Apple megapatch plugs 45 security holes   14 Mar 2007 00:16 GMT
Update for Mac OS X includes a number of fixes for zero-day vulnerabilities released as part of two high-profile bug-hunting campaigns.
Source: ZDNet

Federal agencies ban Windows Vista   13 Mar 2007 20:57 GMT
Concerns about compatibility and other issues move DOT and NIST to prohibit upgrades to Vista, Office 2007 and IE 7, for now anyway.
Source: ZDNet

Three charged in online brokerage scam   13 Mar 2007 15:54 GMT
Feds indict three Indian nationals for allegedly hacking into online brokerage accounts and using the proceeds to manipulate stocks.
Source: ZDNet

Microsoft fixes OneCare, but it's too late for some users   13 Mar 2007 13:00 GMT
Although Microsoft had planned to release a patch today for a OneCare flaw that eats Outlook and Outlook Express e-mail files, user complaints prompted it to actually put out the fix on Sunday.
Source: Computerworld

WLAN Security Update   13 Mar 2007 13:00 GMT
(Source: Trapeze Networks) As wireless use explode, new encryption and authenticaion tools are being employed to battle rising security risks. Whatever technology you use, creating an enforcing a mobile security policy is essential. Download this executive snapshot to learn about the latest encryption and authentication technologies that will help to protect your organization.
Source: Computerworld

Fish for new employees and get phished?   13 Mar 2007 10:26 GMT
Targeted phishing attacks aiming to plant malware on corporate networks are going out to companies that have posted job openings on CareerBuilder.com, according to reports from one affected party.
Source: Computerworld

McAfee: .gov sites are safest   12 Mar 2007 23:59 GMT
But one in 10 sites with a domain from the island of Tokelau spread malicious software or warrant a warning.
Source: ZDNet

Few glitches after daylight saving shift   12 Mar 2007 21:44 GMT
Earlier than usual switch to daylight saving time causes some snags, but no major disruptions are reported.
Source: ZDNet

Texas House Votes to Exempt Clerks From Privacy Laws   12 Mar 2007 04:30 GMT
The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill to allow local courthouse clerks to disclose “in the ordinary course of business” Social Security numbers contained in public records maintained by their offices.
Source: Computerworld

NSF Official: U.S. Must Step Up Long-Term Research   12 Mar 2007 04:30 GMT
As the new head of the NSF's computer and information science and engineering directorate, Jeannette Wing hopes to expand the organization's computer research operation to cover very long-range issues.
Source: Computerworld