Security News

Global Dispatches 23 Jul 2007 04:56 GMT
Global Dispatches: A European decision on Microsofts antitrust appeal is set for Sept. 17; and an Indian outsourcer posts strong results despite rising salaries.

Source: Computerworld

Feds Seek $3.3M in Fines on Lab Breach 23 Jul 2007 04:56 GMT
The Department of Energy is proposing fines of $3.3 million against the current and former operators of Los Alamos National Laboratory in connection with a data breach that was discovered last October.

Source: Computerworld

ID Confidential 23 Jul 2007 04:56 GMT
To cut the risk of identity theft, Temple University worked to eliminate the use of Social Security numbers as a primary means of identifying students and staff.

Source: Computerworld

Proud C.J. Keeps on Working 23 Jul 2007 04:56 GMT
C.J. Kellys pride makes her want to do it all herself. But consultants could be the answer this time.

Source: Computerworld

Some Companies Delay Issuing Breach Notices 23 Jul 2007 04:56 GMT
Pfizer first learned of a data breach involving about 17,000 of its employees in April -- six weeks before it started notifying them. And Kingston Technology just began alerting 27,000 online customers about a September 2005 breach it detected in May, or earlier.

Source: Computerworld

The stalker in your pocket 20 Jul 2007 04:32 GMT
"Snoopware" that listens, watches and spies through cell phones is on the rise. Columnist Mike Elgan sorts through the urban legends and bad information to explain what's possible and what can be done to protect yourself.

Source: Computerworld

The desktop -- time to say goodbye? 19 Jul 2007 13:00 GMT
When it comes to the corporate customer, desktops are still king, particularly because they're the easiest and least expensive to upgrade with fast, power-hungry components. Yet one researcher predicts it will be five to seven years before only the "die-hard" desktop users are left. Is it time for you to make the switch?

Source: Computerworld

FBI planted spyware on teen's PC to trace bomb threats 19 Jul 2007 13:00 GMT
The FBI planted spyware on a 15-year-old boy's computer in Washington state to help finger him as the person responsible for a number of bomb threats e-mailed to his high school earlier this year.

Source: Computerworld

Google cookie expiration plans called 'worthless' 19 Jul 2007 13:00 GMT
Although Google Inc. says privacy issues are behind its plan to shorten the life-span of cookies placed on a user's computer, the move is being dismissed largely as hype.

Source: Computerworld

Oracle Global IT (GIT) Streamlined Security 19 Jul 2007 13:00 GMT
(Source: Qualys) To further enhance its IT system risk management capabilities, Oracle GIT has deployed an on-demand software vulnerability and compliance management solution that allows Oracle GIT to gain significant efficiencies and enhance the company's information security. In addition, Oracle GIT can now more efficiently manage the security of highly-sensitive vulnerability information throughout the deployment of its Security Operation Center.