New 4Gbit/sec. tape encryption arrives   24 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
The appliance from NeoScale comes in SCSI and Fibre Channel versions and can increase throughput to multiple tape drives as well as alleviate bottlenecks on slower drives.
Source: Computerworld

8,500 victims in international data theft   24 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
The malware program called Haxdoor is at the center of a data-theft operation that may have propagated at least in part via instant-messaging systems. The thieves targeted 600 banks, financial companies as well as online services including eBay and Amazon.
Source: Computerworld

Norton Confidential nothing to shout about   24 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
Symantec's Norton Confidential, recently released to manufacturing, aims to give consumers protection from phishing attempts and malware incursions. The product shows promise, but a few significant issues hamstring the attempt.
Source: Computerworld

GAO wants more testing of ID program for port workers   24 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
A plan by the Transportation Security Administration to roll out biometric ID cards for port workers in the U.S. is being questioned by the GAO, which wants more testing done first.
Source: Computerworld

User pain may be eased by EMC realignment   24 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
After 21 acquisitions in 3 years, EMC said it's taking a break to reorganize and streamline its business process in an effort to help it and its customers find what they need.
Source: Computerworld

Microsoft releases Windows Defender while rivals bicker   24 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
Microsoft's Tuesday release of its Window Defender antispyware tool has drawn comparatively less attention than the latest round of complaints from certain third-party vendors convinced that the company is undercutting their offerings.
Source: Computerworld

Opinion: Where ethics don't belong   24 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
The HP debacle shows that ethics are a significant concern for corporations, but Ira Winkler says we need to leave them out of computer security awareness programs.
Source: Computerworld

DOJ official: Cybercrime cooperation advances   24 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
In a recent interview at this month's G8 24/7 High Tech Crime Network meeting, the deputy chief of the Department of Justice's computer-crimes division spoke about the progress of law-enforcement partnerships, which threats are on the rise, and where the crooks are.
Source: Computerworld

COPA re-examination underway in Philadelphia   24 Oct 2006 13:00 GMT
Despite a previous finding that the Child Online Protection Act is unconstitutional, it's headed to court again in Philadelphia. This time, the Supreme Court has asked a district court to examine whether any changes in filtering technology might have changed the law's constitutionality.
Source: Computerworld

Exploit in Asterisk PBX software patched   24 Oct 2006 12:52 GMT
A vulnerability in the Asterisk PBX server, found earlier this month, has been patched by the company. The problem would have allowed attackers to seize control of the entire PBX system, but there have been no known exploits.
Source: Computerworld