IE patch carries security bug   23 Aug 2006 00:41 GMT
Microsoft's most recent security update for Internet Explorer introduces a serious security flaw on some Windows systems.
Source: ZDNet

Worm sparks rise in zombie PCs   22 Aug 2006 21:31 GMT
Malicious code that exploits a recent Windows hole is leading to growth in the number of hijacked PCs, CipherTrust says.
Source: ZDNet

AT&T says cooperation in NSA spying was legal   22 Aug 2006 20:48 GMT
Company's lobbyist says "very specific" law authorized surveillance cooperation, possibly letting the company off the hook in suits.
Source: ZDNet

Highway regulators: Car 'black boxes' can't be secret   22 Aug 2006 13:44 GMT
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says carmakers will need to notify buyers about the recorders.
Photos: Watched at the wheel
Source: ZDNet

Regulatory Compliance Drives the Need for an Enterprise Security Framework   22 Aug 2006 13:00 GMT
As regulations grow in number and scope, it has become vital that businesses implement security strategies to keep regulated data safe. This Trend Micro whitepaper discusses the key points of effective regulatory compliance and governance, as well as ways to ensure flexibility and reduce overall costs of security operations.
Source: Computerworld

Kevin Mitnick Web site hacked   22 Aug 2006 01:40 GMT
The famed hacker-turned-security-consultant has the tables turned on him when a hacker attacks his site and posts a vulgar message.
Source: ZDNet

Homeland security chief promises privacy safeguards   21 Aug 2006 22:21 GMT
Law enforcement will take care not to overstep privacy bounds as intelligence gathering is increased, Michael Chertoff says.
Source: ZDNet

Infineon chips to be used in U.S. e-passports   21 Aug 2006 13:00 GMT
German chip maker Infineon Technologies will supply chips for new electronic passports the U.S. government will begin issuing in October.
Source: Computerworld

Stanford University's Password Hash Phish Fighter   21 Aug 2006 13:00 GMT
Stanford University's Password Hash plug-in helps customize a user's password for each site, putting a stop to Web spoofing.
Source: Computerworld

Infineon gets order for U.S. passport chips   21 Aug 2006 11:51 GMT
German chipmaker says it's won a contract to supply "several million" RFID chips for e-passport system.
Source: ZDNet