Cisco, IPass offer separate routes to secure, easy mobile access   17 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
In separate announcements, Cisco Systems released a new product and IPass offered a new service to help mobile workers access data via wired and wireless networks.
Source: Computerworld

Music industry brings 8,000 new file-share lawsuits   17 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
The music industry launched 8,000 lawsuits against alleged file sharers around the world, escalating its drive to stamp out online piracy and encourage the use of legal download services.
Source: Computerworld

MySQL to add database monitoring to subscription service   17 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
The MySQL Enterprise commercial subscription service will gain some wizardry later this year as MySQL announces the upcoming addition of "Merlin," a database monitoring and advisory service.
Source: Computerworld

Chertoff: Web could be terror training camp   17 Oct 2006 11:38 GMT
Free flow of information on Net can help disaffected people in U.S. "radicalize" themselves, says security czar.
Source: ZDNet

Another PowerPoint bug threatens users   17 Oct 2006 01:15 GMT
A yet-to-be-fixed vulnerability in PowerPoint poses a potential threat to users of the Microsoft presentation tool.
Source: ZDNet

Netflix fixes Web 2.0 bugs   17 Oct 2006 00:05 GMT
Site weakness could have let outsiders change a user's address and potentially hijack their account.
Source: ZDNet

Phishers hijack IM accounts   16 Oct 2006 21:53 GMT
Scammers are sneaking into instant-messaging accounts to send out lures for their information-thieving Web sites.
Source: ZDNet

Quality, quantity of phishing kits on the rise   16 Oct 2006 16:58 GMT
Kits, which can be had for as little as $30, are getting more sophisticated, says antiphishing group.
Source: ZDNet

McAfee buys Onigma, integrates it into new service   16 Oct 2006 16:57 GMT
Hosted data-loss prevention service launched in conjunction with $20 million acquisition.
Source: ZDNet

Microsoft hands over Security Center tech   16 Oct 2006 16:46 GMT
Aiming to satisfy EU, gives rivals data to help Security Center concern--but still hasn't dealt with PatchGuard problem.
Source: ZDNet