Microsoft to rush out emergency Windows patchOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by MargaretM 39 days ago (http://www.networkworld.com)
Category: security | Tags microsoft, emergency security patch, windows, windows 2000, windows xp, windows server 2003, critical flaw, exploited, online, attackers, control, pc, Search All Tags
Microsoft is releasing an emergency security patch for Windows users on Thursday. It is rated critical for users of Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. A critical flaw can be exploited read more »
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Passports Required To Buy PAYG Mobile Phones - Mobile Phone News - TrustedReviewsOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by snowpatrol 41 days ago (http://www.trustedreviews.com)
Category: security | Tags passport, mobile, phones, tech, security, Search All Tags, , , , , , ,
According to widespread paper talk today the government is planning to introduce a new law requiring all PAYG customers to present an official form of ID, such as a passport or photo driving licence read more »
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Computer Keyboards Betray Users' Keystrokes To Radio EavesdroppersOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 41 days ago (http://www.informationweek.com)
Category: security | Tags keyboards, keystrokes, radio, eavesdroppers, security, Search All Tags, , , , , , ,
"Swiss security researchers demonstrate that even wired keyboards emanate signals that can reveal a user's keystrokes." read more »
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Veterans' benefits applications slated for VA shredderOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 44 days ago (http://www.networkworld.com)
Category: security | Tags veterans, benefits, applications, va, shredder, Search All Tags, , , , , , ,
"The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' undersecretary for benefits has ordered all VA regional offices to suspend document shredding activities after several original copies of veterans' applic read more »
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McAfee CEO looks to security in virtual environmentsOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 44 days ago (http://www.networkworld.com)
Category: security | Tags mcafee, ceo, security, virtual, environments, Search All Tags, , , , , , ,
"McAfee is hunkering down to integrate the security technologies it has bought over the past several months into its varied line of security software and appliances. Here's a Q&A with company CEO.. read more »
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Up next: Cellular botnets, cyber militiasOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 44 days ago (http://www.networkworld.com)
Category: security | Tags cellular, botnets, cyber, militias, security, Search All Tags, , , , , , ,
Jaikumar Vijayan writes a great article on the future of information technology security. read more »
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Man charged in Scientology Web attackOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 44 days ago (http://www.networkworld.com)
Category: security | Tags scientology, hacker, website, Search All Tags, , , , , , , , ,
"An 18-year-old New Jersey man will plead guilty to the January online attacks that took down the Church of Scientology's Web site, federal prosecutors said Friday." read more »
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FBI Undercover Operation Busts 'Carding' RingOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 45 days ago (http://www.informationweek.com)
Category: security | Tags fbi, carding ring, dark market, security, Search All Tags, , , , , , , ,
"The agency said its operation against an online forum called Dark Market resulted in 56 arrests around the world and saved some $70 million in potential losses." read more »
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