Insecurity complex on the Internet

Sure, much of the online world is a safe place to browse and do business. But there are always potholes that need filling, too.

TomTom shipped viruses on its navigation devices

"Small number" of GO 910 devices included two Windows-based bugs; no reports of problems yet, company says.
January 29, 2007

Net pioneer predicts overwhelming botnet surge

A quarter of all Net-connected PCs could become infected by Trojans, Vint Cerf tells World Economic Forum attendees.
January 29, 2007

U.K. police: We're overwhelmed by e-crime

Metropolitan Police in London suggests creating national cybercrime unit to help local police departments coordinate efforts.
January 26, 2007

Trio of Cisco flaws may threaten networks

Holes in software that controls Cisco's routers and switches could let miscreants cripple computer networks, including the Internet.
January 25, 2007

Apple closes Wi-Fi hole

Security update fixes an AirPort vulnerability disclosed in November as part of the Month of Kernel Bugs campaign.
January 25, 2007

Another Word zero-day bug used in attacks

A fourth yet-to-be-patched security vulnerability in Microsoft Word is actively being exploited in cyberattacks, the company has warned.
January 25, 2007