Breach at TJX puts card info at risk   19 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
The network intrusion at TJX Companies, where a large amount of credit and debit card data may have been stolen, again puts the spotlight on IT security weaknesses within the retail industry.
Source: Computerworld

Alleged software pirate turns himself over to police   19 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
A Pennsylvania man who allegedly engaged in movie and software piracy has turned himself into the police. Robert Uss apparently conducted his operation from his basement, using just a single computer and two disc burners.
Source: Computerworld

'Storm Worm' hits computers around the world   19 Jan 2007 12:45 GMT
E-mail features weather-related subject line, malicious attachment; thousand of computers infected with virus, security firm says.
Source: ZDNet

Don't fall victim to the "Free WiFi" scam   19 Jan 2007 05:29 GMT
You see the wireless network connections all over the place -- especially in airports -- advertising "Free Public WiFi" or "Free Internet Access." But don't connect, warns Preston Gralla, because they could be a security attack.
Source: Computerworld

Feds out for hacker's blood   19 Jan 2007 02:10 GMT
New York Times hacker Adrian Lamo cites religious objections for not giving blood for DNA sample; hearing to explore whether alternatives are acceptable.
Source: ZDNet

Sun patches critical JRE security flaws   18 Jan 2007 15:39 GMT
Patches aimed at vulnerabilities in Java Runtime Environment that could occur when processing GIF images.
Source: ZDNet

Groups criticize proposed music DRM legislation   18 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
A bill introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein would appear to severely circumscribe the use of technologies such as MP3 streams, requiring Internet, cable and satellite broadcasters to add DRM to their offerings. Industry observers say the plan would prevent the development of TiVo-like audio products and would prohibit offerings such as iTunes' radio stations.
Source: Computerworld

Take two: Microsoft reissues January Excel patch   18 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
A problem with langauge support in Excel 2000 has led Microsoft to reissue a security patch for that program. The earlier version of the fix was part of this month's Patch Tuesday update.
Source: Computerworld

Top data protection challenges faced by IT administrators   18 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
During 2007, users should look for a vendor's ability take a holistic approach to addressing the data protection needs of IT administrators. We don't need more surveys to tell us that comprehensive data protection is today's most critical IT operational challenge.
Source: Computerworld

T.J. Maxx parent says customer data stolen   18 Jan 2007 12:32 GMT
Operator of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls retail chains does not yet know extent of theft or number of customers affected.
Source: ZDNet