Intrusion prevention systems (IPSs) are becoming ubiquitous in the minds of enterprise buyers. However, the problems of intrusion detection systems (IDSs) have not gone away, and many organizations have an overinflated view of these systems. Moreover, the vendors and popular press continue to perpetuate numerous myths around this narrow but useful capability.

Big German banks hit by phishing attacks

John Blau - August 24, 2004

Two of Germany's biggest banks became the latest victims of phishing attacks last week as internationally organized criminal groups roam the globe seeking new targets, according to a spokesman at Postbank AG. Postbank suffered its second phishing attack on Thursday, less than four weeks after the bank's first-ever assault, and was linked to a separate strike on Deutsche Bank AG.

HP puts choke hold on virus throttling product

Paul Roberts - August 23, 2004

After unveiling cutting-edge technology for choking off the spread of viruses in March, Hewlett-Packard Co. is quietly shelving the project, citing conflicts with Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating system, a company executive said.

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