Rosalie Marshall

A large number of Twitter users have been temporarily locked out of their accounts as a phishing scam continues to attack the social messaging site. Identity management company CA has announced plans to acquire Orchestria Corporation, a provider of data loss prevention technology, for an undisclosed sum. A number of leading authorities have been urging caution on the adoption of web-based services as a new wave of vendors unveil cloud initiatives. Google has announced new measures designed to protect its users' privacy. A computer holding bank customers' credit card data has been sold on eBay for US$75. Microsoft launches Active Protection Programme and an Explotability Index. Google and LinkedIn criticised for not protecting individuals' data. HSBC has lost a disc containing details of 370,000 of its customers, in an incident which will raise further questions about firms' data security policies. EMC is to partner with IP video firm Verint Systems, aiming to bring physical security controls in to its information management portfolio. A laptop containing what could be sensitive Home Office data has been sold on eBay. In light of recent data losses, outsourcers are being urged to prioritise security processes Credant Technologies' new tech will shore up organisations' defences The public sector's ability to manage data has once again been called into question. Yes another data loss disaster for the government to face New tools designed to provide better automation and integration Firms are improving their Sarbanes Oxley compliance activities Following the loss of 25m records ID card alternatives are coming to the fore Information Commissioner’s Office given power to carry out spot checks on government departments Will the loss of two CD-roms make the government overhaul its security procedures? Social sites likely to be big targets for cyber criminals