Automated security tools have been one of the most significant advancements in information security. Automation has become a necessity given the increasing complexity of networks and software -- and ...

Is there such a thing as a security tool that’s too effective? Sounds silly. You’d probably never hear of a firewall being called too effective or an encryption algorithm as being too un-crackable.

Hackers have publicly released new attack code that exploits a critical bug in the Windows operating system, putting pressure on Microsoft to fix the flaw before it leads to a worm outbreak. The ...