Instant messaging and the security pro 02 Oct 2006 13:00 GMTYour users want the convenience and speed of instant messaging, but you're dreading the security headache? Check out the smart, sturdy enterprise options available to you.
Source: Computerworld IT Risks Rise on USB Drives 02 Oct 2006 04:39 GMTThe emergence of a new breed of USB memory sticks may be opening new avenues of attack for hackers.
Source: Computerworld Microsoft Hastens IE Flaw Fix 02 Oct 2006 04:39 GMTMicrosoft rushed out a patch to fix a hole in its IE browser software that was being widely exploited.
Source: Computerworld VA Adds Encryption Software to 15,000 Laptops 02 Oct 2006 04:39 GMTRobert Howard told a U.S. Senate committee last week that the VA is in the process of installing encryption software on all its laptops during confirmation hearings on his appointment to assistant secretary for information and technology of the agency.
Source: Computerworld Monday, Monday 02 Oct 2006 04:39 GMTAfter a series of thefts, users at this company are required to lock up laptops every night. But when this pilot fish unlocks his desk drawer one Monday morning, his heart sinks: no laptop.
Source: Computerworld News Briefs 02 Oct 2006 04:39 GMTShort IT news items.
Source: Computerworld Sorry Security 02 Oct 2006 04:39 GMTFrankly Speaking: Frank Hayes apologizes to a pair of hackers for accusing them of a hoax and also admonishes them never to do it again.
Source: Computerworld