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In an effort to extend its offerings in the mobile space, McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trust Digital, a privately held provider of enterprise mobility management and security software.

Passware, Inc., a provider of password recovery, decryption, and electronic evidence discovery software for corporations and law enforcement organizations, announced Passware Kit 10, the first commercially available software to accelerate distributed password recovery using both graphics processing units (GPUs) and Tableau TACC1441 hardware.

BIND, the Berkeley Internet Name Domain, is the market share leader for domain name system (DNS) server software, with something like 85 per cent of installations worldwide. That's getting into Windows' market-share territory, so it's hardly surprising that the software has received more than its fair share of security criticism over the years.

IT Security software provider, OpenTrust, today announced that its OpenTrust Mobile platform now enables Apple iPads with secure access to corporate networks.

Malvertising Attacks Put as Much as $600 Million in Digital Advertising Revenue at Risk in A Single Month; Anti-Malvertising Technology Helps Publishers Fight BackDigital advertising firm, the Rubicon Project, today announced it has acquired SiteScout, a provider of anti-malware security technology based in Seattle.

In a letter published in the Washington Post this morning, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to the feedback and criticism surrounding the company’s privacy policies and controls.

Online fraud prevention software firm, Guardian Analytics, today announced that it has raised $9 million in funding, led by Sutter Hill Ventures with participation by existing investor Foundation Capital. In conjunction with the funding, Greg Sands of Sutter Hill Ventures will join the board of directors at Guardian Analytics.

People want more privacy and protection as they communicate and spend time online. With several recent events causing concern across Facebook, Google, and other popular online destinations, we can probably understand why.

Anti-spam industry organization, the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG), announced today that it is offering free training to educate messaging professionals on the latest technologies to help prevent spam and fraudulent messages from reaching consumers.

New Research Shows 73% of IT Professionals Say Security is the Primary Reason for Deploying Mobile Device Management

A new online community and resource center is being formed, where visitors will be able interact, contribute and learn how to identify new security gaps and improve the accuracy of application vulnerability detection. The goal? To improve the state of software security.

As expected, Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire VeriSign's (NASDAQ: VRSN) identity and authentication business for approximately $1.28 billion in cash.

Hackers Using the Final Episode of TV Series 'Lost' to Spread 'MySecurityEngine' Fake AntivirusThe popular ABC series "Lost" has been used as bait by online criminals to spread malware via fake antivirus products.

Bank of America announced today that Gregory T.

RSA, The Security Division of EMC (NYSE:EMC) this week announced a portfolio of services designed to help defend against the emerging threat of Man-in-the-Browser attacks.