Intel Wi-Fi software hogs PC memory   25 Aug 2006 00:21 GMT
A software update for Intel wireless hardware is faulty and can hog PC memory, an update is due on Friday.
Source: ZDNet

Federal student aid site exposes borrowers' data   24 Aug 2006 22:33 GMT
Department of Education disables online payment feature of the site, following security gaffe that could affect up to 21,000.
Source: ZDNet

Microsoft fixes troubled IE patch   24 Aug 2006 19:44 GMT
Update to "critical" Internet Explorer patch repairs a serious security flaw introduced by the original version.
Source: ZDNet

Tips on keeping your Ubuntu Linux server secure   24 Aug 2006 13:00 GMT
Get advice on administering user accounts, setting up filesystems and monitoring log files in this excerpt from The Official Ubuntu Book.
Source: Computerworld

Five reasons you need a new approach to antivirus security   24 Aug 2006 13:00 GMT
With sophisticated malware attackers using software engineers as good as those at security companies and constantly adapting their techniques, a networking pro looks for something different to fight them.
Source: Computerworld

U.K. spammer gets two-month curfew   23 Aug 2006 14:33 GMT
Teen receives sentence for sending 5 million e-mails to a former employer that crashed the company's servers.
Source: ZDNet

Analysts: IBM to gain range of security services with ISS buy   23 Aug 2006 13:00 GMT
Analysts said today that IBM's plan to buy Internet Security Systems for $1.3 billion will bolster the range of network security and managed services it offers.
Source: Computerworld

Bankers giving the finger to network security   23 Aug 2006 13:00 GMT
United Banker's Bank fingerprint readers anchor a multifactor authentication and single sign-on system for some 2,500 users who don't have to remember multiple passwords.
Source: Computerworld

IBM to buy managed security vendor ISS for $1.3B   23 Aug 2006 13:00 GMT
IBM will acquire Atlanta-based ISS in a $1.3 billion move designed to strengthen its presence in the managed security services business.
Source: Computerworld

IBM to buy Internet Security Systems for $1.3 billion   23 Aug 2006 12:10 GMT
Big Blue's latest acquisition, to boost threat protection offerings, is set to close in fourth quarter.
Source: ZDNet