Vista's European battleground   18 Sep 2006 11:00 GMT
As the slippery due date draws near for the Windows release, Microsoft and the EU are now at odds over security features.
Source: ZDNet

HP Leak Scandal Makes Waves Among Users   18 Sep 2006 04:54 GMT
HP customers hope that the turmoil surrounding an investigation into HP's probe of information leaks to journalists by board members doesn't affect them.
Source: Computerworld

Lack of Leadership Hampers Cybersecurity Efforts, Say Critics   18 Sep 2006 04:54 GMT
The failure to appoint an assistant secretary for cybersecurity and incomplete planning are raising questions about how well prepared the Department of Homeland Security is for a cyberattack directed against the nation's critical infrastructure.
Source: Computerworld

Briefs   18 Sep 2006 04:54 GMT
Short IT news items.
Source: Computerworld

Got Virtual Servers? Get Ready for ...   18 Sep 2006 04:54 GMT
Mark Hall hears from a software vendor that management and security appliances need to leave the real world for the virtual one if you're running VMware's virtualization software.
Source: Computerworld

Data Breach Insurers Eye Smaller Firms   18 Sep 2006 04:54 GMT
AIG has introduced a new data breach insurance policy for small and midsize businesses.
Source: Computerworld

Data Breaches Yield Few ID Thefts   18 Sep 2006 04:54 GMT
Data breaches contribute less to ID theft and fraud that most people think, according to a recent survey by Javelin.
Source: Computerworld

Microsoft sued over Forefront security brand   15 Sep 2006 22:33 GMT
Maker of software for construction companies wants Microsoft to pick a different name for its business security software.
Source: ZDNet

Firefox update patches security holes   15 Sep 2006 19:54 GMT
The update tackles seven flaws in the open-source Web browser, including four rated "critical."
Source: ZDNet

Surfing, not spam, a bigger risk to company networks   15 Sep 2006 19:33 GMT
Businesses are more likely to pick up a virus via employee Web surfing than from e-mail attachments, according to an IDC study.
Source: ZDNet