GE laptop theft exposes data on thousands   27 Sep 2006 16:50 GMT
The Social Security numbers of 50,000 employees were on a notebook stolen from a hotel room, GE says.
Source: ZDNet

Microsoft files lawsuit against DRM hackers   27 Sep 2006 13:00 GMT
The writers of FairUse4WM, a program that removes usage restrictions from media files, faces a lawsuits from Microsoft after allegedly costing the company over $75,000 in damages.
Source: Computerworld

Microsoft rushes out 'critical' fix   26 Sep 2006 20:35 GMT
Update repairs a serious security hole that cybercrooks have been using to drop malicious software onto Windows PCs.
Source: ZDNet

Out of the shadows, a pretexter's tale   26 Sep 2006 19:01 GMT
HP's boardroom scandal has cast a new light on the dirty deeds of data traffickers. James Rapp used to be one of them.
Source: ZDNet

An Executive's Guide to Vulnerability Management   26 Sep 2006 13:00 GMT
This white paper helps executives understand the benefits of a business-based vulnerability management process as part of a comprehensive risk management model.
Source: Computerworld

How Secure is VoIP?   26 Sep 2006 13:00 GMT
The growing popularity of VoIP has also resulted in increased concerns about security. Download the full report to learn more.
Source: Computerworld

Anatomy of a Database Attack   26 Sep 2006 13:00 GMT
For the first time, the general public is hearing almost daily reports of theft and exposure of sensitive nonpublic personal information. What can we do to eliminate data insecurity? Download this white paper to learn how emerging internal and external threats bypass traditional perimeter security measures to gain access to the crown jewels-enterprise data.
Source: Computerworld

Heartworm infects Microsoft's IM network   26 Sep 2006 13:00 GMT
A piece of instant-messaging malware called Heartworm is targeting users of Microsoft's Windows Live Messenger service, masquerading as an e-card and delivering an executable that draws personal and financial information off PCs.
Source: Computerworld

LimeWire turns the tables   26 Sep 2006 13:00 GMT
A developer of peer-to-peer file-sharing software is taking record-company giants to court, charging them with unfair business practices including collusion and monopoly-building.
Source: Computerworld

Roaming worries: How to manage the misuse of mobile devices   26 Sep 2006 13:00 GMT
With audio, video, pornography and gambling available on mobile devices, it's time to more closely manage what employees do with these gadgets when they leave the office.
Source: Computerworld