Security News

Networking snafu gums up Microsoft security patches 11 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
Microsoft experienced network problems Tuesday that kept some users from being able to automatically update their software with the latest security patches.

Source: Computerworld

HP snoops plead not guilty in pretexting case 11 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
Arraignment dates have been set for the three investigators in HP's pretexting case.

Source: Computerworld

Two McAfee execs, CNET CEO to leave in wake of stock options probes 11 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
In the wake of a federal review into stock options irregularities, security vendor McAfee Inc. fired company president Kevin Weiss and announced the retirement of CEO and chairman George Samenuk, while technology news site CNET also said CEO Shelby Bonnie would step down.

Source: Computerworld

Fighting security threats from IM and rogue Web access 11 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
An IT director reveals steps taken to secure his network in an age of ever-expanding access to outside information -- and security threats.

Source: Computerworld

McAfee shakes up management, names interim CEO 11 Oct 2006 12:55 GMT
Dale Fuller named interim chief and president. CEO George Samenuk resigns, President Kevin Weiss is fired.
Source: ZDNet

Flaw count hits a high 11 Oct 2006 11:00 GMT
The number of vulnerabilities found in software will jump this year, experts say--but there's a silver lining.
Source: ZDNet

Microsoft struggles with Patch Tuesday 10 Oct 2006 19:12 GMT
The software maker issues nearly a dozen bulletins, including critical Windows and Office fixes, but glitches prevent automated distribution.
Source: ZDNet

Thousands of Brits fall victim to data theft 10 Oct 2006 17:57 GMT
U.K. police struggle to contact people whose passwords and credit card details have been stolen.
Source: ZDNet

Symantec touts 'Security 2.0' 10 Oct 2006 17:43 GMT
Company announces products, services and partnerships designed to secure consumers and businesses.
Source: ZDNet

EU patent chief hits back at criticism 10 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
Under fire from parts of the software industry as well as anti-patent campaigners around Europe, European Patent Organization President Alain Pompidou hit back at criticism of Europe's patent regime in a recent interview.