Adobe: Users should upgrade Reader, Acrobat to mitigate vulnerability   05 Jan 2007 13:56 GMT
Users looking to avoid a recently discovered cross-site scripting flaw in Adobe Reader and Acrobat should update the programs to avoid being affected by the vulnerability.
Source: Computerworld

PDF security risk greater than originally thought   05 Jan 2007 03:25 GMT
Cybercrooks could create hostile links that offer full access to a victim's hard disk drive, experts warn.
Source: ZDNet

Windows, Office to get 'critical' fixes   04 Jan 2007 19:38 GMT
Software giant plans on Tuesday to release eight security bulletins with fixes for an unspecified number of security holes.
Source: ZDNet

Researcher says QuickTime hole still a problem   04 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
A QuickTime vulnerability that Apple attempted to patch last month is still capable of being exploited, according to a proof-of-concept posted as part of the Month of Apple Bugs (MOAB). The cross-zone scripting attack led to widespread infection on MySpace.
Source: Computerworld

How to protect yourself at wireless hot spots   04 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
It's all too easy to fire up your laptop and use it at a public hot spot just like you're at work, but that's an invitation to disaster, says Preston Gralla, who offers a surefire plan to avoid security breaches.
Source: Computerworld

U.S. House member gets Second Life   04 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
The world of Second Life hosted a first on Thursday, with Congressman George Miller launching the world's new virtual version of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Second Life space is designed to include streaming video from proceedings in the "first life" House. Miller addressed several tech issues during his briefing, including the prospects for Net neutrality legislation.
Source: Computerworld

Foreign spying on U.S. defense technology seen rising   04 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
Spies used phony business offers and computer hackers to target advanced U.S. technology including lasers, sensors, missiles and other systems, according to a Pentagon report.
Source: Computerworld

Computer theft exposes patient data across five states   04 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
A computer stolen from the office of Cincinnati-based Electronic Registry Systems has exposed sensitive health care data belonging to tens of thousands of patients in five hospitals.
Source: Computerworld

Ready to produce IMs in court?   04 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
The legal discovery process is never easy for companies, and new regulations greatly expand the types of information that must be stored. Experts suggest it's time to examine your data retention strategies for PDAs, instant messaging, flash drives, voicemail and more.
Source: Computerworld

Microsoft to kick off 2007 with 8 security patches   04 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
The first Patch Tuesday of 2007 is slated to address eight vulnerabilities in Windows, Office and Visual Studio, according to Microsoft.
Source: Computerworld