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VeriSign, Pillar of Internet Security, Hacked
VeriSign Inc., the company responsible for assuring that more than half the world's websites are authentic, was hacked multiple times in 2010, and the thieves succeeded in stealing information.
Verisign Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research to "Neutral"
Verisign was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from an "outperform" rating to a "neutral" rating in a note issued to investors on Thursday.
Why hackers are targeting CAs - and what you can do about it
Probably the most disturbing data breaches of 2011 involved security companies themselves coming under determined and sustained attacks.
An Introduction to Mutual SSL Authentication
Mutual SSL authentication or certificate based mutual authentication refers to two parties authenticating each other through verifying the provided digital certificate so that both parties are assured of the others' identity.
VeriSign repeatedly hacked in 2010
Verisign was repeatedly attacked in 2010 but the extent of what was stolen is unknown, and the company didn't even own up to it until late 2011.
Symantec Extorted, Verisign Hacked: Are the Security Experts Defensible?
Symantec, the owner of Norton Anti-Virus and other security software brands, said someone claiming to be part of Anonymous attempted to extort $50,000 in return for not posting code.
Financial Insights IDC MarketScape Evaluates Identity and Access Management Market Vendors
FRAMINGHAM, MA, February 6, 2012 – A new IDC MarketScape report from IDC Financial Insights looks at identity and access management and establishes vendor market positions based primarily on customer value delivered and future vision.
VeriSign dropped a lollapalooza last October in a Security and Exchange Commission filing: the company, which operates the registry for the .com and .net domains, was repeatedly hacked in 2010.A Nothing serious occurred, the company soothed in a press release this week.
VeriSign Breach Not A Surprise, Attackers Target Everyone
The VeriSign breach is an example of how no one is too secure, or too big to be attacked.
(In)security: Anonymous intercepts FBI call; VeriSign hacked
Today, the hacking group released a video recording of a Jan. 17 conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard.
Facebook IPO Revealed; Google Bolsters Android Security; VeriSign Hacked
Facebook again topped headlines on Thursday, thanks to its lucrative initial public offering .
VeriSign hacked numerous times in 2010
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Will the VeriSign acquisition give Symantec indigestion?
Just last month, Symantec filled a gap in its security portfolio by acquiring encryption vendor PGP.
Key Internet operator VeriSign hit by hackers
VeriSign Inc, the company in charge of delivering people safely to more than half the world's websites, has been hacked repeatedly by outsiders who stole undisclosed information from the leading Internet infrastructure company.
2 Stocks With Upgrades: VRSN, ELX
The Internet infrastructure company reported third-quarter profit last week of $240 million, or 32 cents a share, an increase from earnings a year earlier of $132 million, or 17 cents.
VeriSign Growing Revenues and Domain Name Base
"A key focus for VeriSign in 2012 is getting their agreement with ICANN and the U.S. Department of Commerce renewed.
VeriSign Management Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Good day, everyone, and welcome to the fourth quarter 2011 earnings call. Today's conference is being recorded.
VeriSign Inc. Earnings: A Turnaround to a Profit
S&P 500 component VeriSign Inc. reported its results for the fourth quarter. VeriSign provides Internet infrastructure services for the networked world.
VeriSign Post-Earnings History Favors Longs
Regardless of whether VeriSign posts a gain or decline in tonight's after hours following its Q4 report, the stock historically is a strong play for the long side.
Protecting A VeriSign Investment With Options
The widely recognized VeriSign authentication tick may have been sold to the highest bidder, but the refocused VeriSign Inc is still one of the world's leading providers of trust and certainty in an uncertain cyber world.