Symantec to add encryption, better recovery to backup   12 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
Symantec version 11 is expected to include granular Active Directory restore, meaning that a storage administrator could restore a single deleted user or object without having to restore all of Active Directory.
Source: Computerworld

TrueImageCorporate Virtualization   12 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
Protecting virtual servers is as challenging as real servers. There are various ways virtual servers can be backed up and restored; they are all discussed in this document. Acronis can solve these tasks the safest and fastest way, to learn how, read more.
Source: Computerworld

ID theft class action tossed out   12 Oct 2006 11:00 GMT
Acxiom, a data warehousing company, had its databases looted at least twice. But a judge has thrown out an ID theft class action suit.
Source: ZDNet

Microsoft: Patches now flowing automatically   11 Oct 2006 20:00 GMT
Fixes networking issues that forced people to use manual downloads to get critical patches.
Source: ZDNet

Oracle to open up on bug severity   11 Oct 2006 16:22 GMT
Business software giant will add severity ratings to its security bulletins, helping customers prioritize patching.
Source: ZDNet

Security vs. usability: No one's winning   11 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
Poor usability of and interfaces for security software is partly to blame for low protection levels in many computers, according to experts speaking at a Unix users' group conference.
Source: Computerworld

Transmeta sues Intel over chip patents   11 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
Transmeta, alleging violation of ten patents covering processor design and power efficiency techniques, has filed suit against Intel. The suit requests damages royalty payments, and an injunction barring sales of the infringing products -- the Pentium III, Pentium 4, Pentium M, Core and Core 2 processors.
Source: Computerworld

Oracle to rank, summarize its patches   11 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
In response to customer calls for objective threat scores, better prioritzation, and a little help explaining the problems to their bosses, Oracle has announced that it is planning a variety of changes to its patch management system.
Source: Computerworld

Antiphishing efforts try to keep pace   11 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
Few experts predict total victory over phishers, but the battle continues as security companies engineer new ways to keep the public up to date on online scams and fraudulent Web sites.
Source: Computerworld

Brief: Chinese hackers attack Commerce agency   11 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
Hackers apparently working out of China have been targeting the Bureau of Industry and Security with cyberattacks since mid-July.
Source: Computerworld