January 2007 Archives

If you believe you've become a victim of identity theft or credit-related fraud, take action immediately to minimize the impact on your life.

"Discovering you've been a victim of identity theft or some other type of credit fraud can be an extremely stressful and costly experience if not handled swiftly and correctly," says Jason R. Rich, author of Dirty Little Secrets: What the Credit Bureaus Won't Tell You (www.entrepreneurpress.com/).

Third Brigade, Inc. (www.thirdbrigade.com), a security software company that specializes in host-based intrusion defense systems, today announced that Wael Mohamed, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer will present at the 3rd Annual AGC Information Security Conference being held in San Francisco, CA.

By John B. Farmer

What should you know about intellectual property (IP) to make it in business?

IP is becoming, and may already be, the dominant business asset of the U.S. economy. A study based on 1998-2004 data by Stephen E. Siwek of Economists Incorporated found that IP industries in the U.S. contributed 40% of U.S. business growth and that they account for 20% of private industry’s contribution to total U.S. gross domestic product.

Implements PGP Whole Disk Encryption and PGP Universal Server to Protect Confidential Data

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- PGP Corporation, a global leader in enterprise data security and encryption solutions, today announced that Harvard's University Information Services (UIS) has implemented the PGP® Encryption Platform to secure sensitive information. UIS will be deploying PGP® Whole Disk Encryption to protect data stored on its desktop and laptop computers and PGP Universal(TM) Server for centralized management of its encryption applications.

Beginning this year, the USPTO will no longer release an annual list of top 10 organizations receiving the most U.S. patents. The 2006 data will be available in April in the annual “Patenting by Organizations” report on the agency's web site (www.uspto.gov). This report profiles U.S. patents granted to U.S. and international organizations receiving 40 or more patents each year.

In ceasing publication of the top 10 list, the USPTO is emphasizing quality over quantity by discouraging any perception that we believe more is better.

Former Officers From U.S. Customs and Royal Canadian Mounted Police to Spearhead Enhanced Investigative and Criminal Enforcement Efforts

NORTHBROOK, IL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- January 18, 2007 -- Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), the world's leader in product safety testing and certification, announced today the expansion of two key areas of the company's Anti-Counterfeiting Program.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortify Software Inc., the market-leading provider of software security products that span the software development lifecycle, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Mclean, Va.-based Secure Software, Inc. The acquisition of Secure Software extends Fortify's lead in the software security market by expanding its worldwide customer base and extending its presence in the greater Washington, D.C. area to better serve the federal market.

eBay was the rock star among patent cases in 2006. However, there were other cases that could have had a huge impact on how patent law is interpreted. Some of these arguments are still under consideration, even if the case in question is dead in the water.

Continue reading the 3 part series"Year of the Tech Patent Lawsuit"

"For the third year in a row, the U.S. government has placed Canada on its 'watch list' for a lack of IPR (intellectual-property rights) enforcement, which means this country is in the same company as notorious film-piracy hubs such as Lebanon, China, the Philippines and Russia."

Continue reading "Canada - King Of Pirates"

Company Notifying Customers, Working With Law Enforcement

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MoneyGram today announced that a company server with consumer information for about 79,000 bill payment customers was unlawfully accessed via the Internet last month. Forensic experts have not been able to verify that any information was actually compromised, however the company is notifying customers that some personal information may have been viewed or obtained by unauthorized parties. Notification is required by some state and federal regulations.

Strategic Relationship Enables Confident Adoption and Use of Open Source in Software Development Projects

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Palamida(TM), the leader in software intellectual property management solutions and audit services, today announced a Reseller partnership with Cyber Korp, Inc., a strategic business and technology consultancy with expertise in key industry verticals that include Mortgage Banking, Financial Services and Energy.

Cerulean Associates LLC (www.ceruleanllc.com/) is honored to announce the publication of its article on how biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies and research and development organizations can protect their intellectual property and achieve regulatory compliance during joint product development and drug discovery collaborations.

International Biometric Group (IBG) is hosting a teleconference to discuss its new Biometrics Market and Industry Report 2007-2012.

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 8, 2007 -- International Biometric Group (IBG) invites you to join its upcoming teleconference, "Biometrics Market and Industry Report 2007-2012." The teleconference takes place at 1:00PM Eastern Time, Thursday, January 11, 2007.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Private equity group Athlone Global Security, Inc., announced today that it has acquired a minority interest in DefenSoft Planning Systems, an innovative Israeli homeland security company that develops software solutions for planning defense and security systems.

Akonix Systems, Inc., provider of the most deployed instant messaging (IM) security and compliance products in the world, today published its top five predictions for enterprise IM in 2007.

Akonix predicts the predominant IM concern for companies in 2007 will be a higher level of risk management, encompassing security, compliance, e-discovery and corporate liability for electronic communications:

Company given the Highest Score for the Commercial Division in the Digital Challenge competition.

Lindon, UT (PRWEB) January 2, 2007 -- AccessData, a leader in digital forensic solutions, announced today that it is the winner of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center’s (DC3) Digital Challenge competition.

When the owner of www.HusseinHanging.com started up his blog chronicling the trial and hanging process of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, little did he know what he would be getting himself into. Email threats, DDOS attacks, and violent commentary became somewhat of a common occurrence.