Security News

Patient data exposed in two separate security breaches 29 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
Computer thefts at Kaiser Permanente and at an Indiana health center may have exposed sensitive data on more than 45,000 people.

Source: Computerworld

Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery-Restore Systems Anytime, from Anywhere to Virtually Any Device 29 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
Restore Windows systems quickly, easily, and reliably to dissimilar hardware, virtual environments or in remote, unattended locations. Watch this Symantec webcast to learn how you can perform bare metal system recovery in minutes, meet and exceed service level agreements and recovery time objectives, and minimize requirements for remote on-site IT support.

Source: Computerworld

Spyware Slayer vendor pays six-figure fine in Wash. suit 29 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
Two companies selling a program called Spyware Slayer will pay over $200,000 in fines and fees for violating Washington State's spyware and consumer protection laws.

Source: Computerworld

Oracle launches identity governance project 29 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
Hoping to develop a framework that can one day be turned over to a standards-setting body, Oracle is tackling the problem of how identity data can be safely shared across heterogenous applications.

Source: Computerworld

The Devil's Guide to Windows Vista Security 29 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
Vista includes a lot of features to protect users from themselves. But if you think you and your network are ready for Vista without the locks, Jonathan Hassell explains how to fly with all the safeties off.

Source: Computerworld

AllofMP3 = nothing in wake of agreement 29 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
In a bid to improve its chances of gaining memebership to the WTO, Russia has agreed to longstanding U.S. demands to shut down its popular AllofMP3.com music-download site, despite the nation's continued claims that the site was legal.

Source: Computerworld

Microsoft to roll out new version of WGA 29 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
Microsoft will roll out a new version of their highly unpopular Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) notification tool over the coming months. The application, which the software giant deploys as an antipiracy measure, will include a mode that will allegedly flag "indeterminate" results.

Source: Computerworld

Bug hunter cancels plan to publicize Oracle Database flaws 29 Nov 2006 14:00 GMT
An independent bug hunter who had planned to disclose one zero-day bug every day for seven days in Oracle's database products in December has abruptly canceled his plans.

Source: Computerworld

E-passports security? Depends on the country 29 Nov 2006 10:25 GMT
As RFID-chipped passports gain adoption around the world, successful attempts to crack them are on the rise as well. Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom have already reported compromised data, while countries such as New Zealand remain sure it can't happen there. But what if the goal wasn't data theft but detonation?

Source: Computerworld

BitTorrent signs with with major studios 29 Nov 2006 10:25 GMT
BitTorrent, the popular file-sharing system, announced several deals on Wednesday with major movie studios and content producers, moving the service still to mainstream acceptance.