Security News

Hacker breaks into eBay server, locks users out 09 Oct 2007 07:51 GMT
The "fraudster"-driven woes at eBay continue, as a self-proclaimed hacker annoyed by unkind words from certain discussion-group participants chose to make his hurt feelings public by invading their accounts.

Source: Computerworld

Adobe admits PDF exploit, posts workaround 08 Oct 2007 13:00 GMT
Adobe Systems confirmed a critical bug in its most popular programs but doesn't have a patch that protects Windows XP users against attacks arriving as PDF files.

Source: Computerworld

Seton hospitals upgrade emergency alert system 08 Oct 2007 13:00 GMT
Seton Family of Hospitals in Austin started using a software system for coordinating emergency alerts to all kinds of devices in 2003 and plans to take advantage of the latest updates.

Source: Computerworld

IE 7 bug reopens debate over patch responsibilities 08 Oct 2007 13:00 GMT
Security researchers are again arguing over who is responsible, Microsoft or third-party developers, for protocol-handling bugs after a researcher last week said Internet Explorer 7 can be used to trick users into launching malware.

Source: Computerworld

FCC won't probe disclosure of phone records 08 Oct 2007 12:32 GMT
The agency took its position not to investigate further after a top intelligence official concluded that doing so would "pose an unnecessary risk of damage to the national security."

Source: Computerworld

Short Takes 08 Oct 2007 06:11 GMT
Brief IT news items.

Source: Computerworld

Microsoft plays 'Detective' to determine phishing frequency 05 Oct 2007 13:00 GMT
Microsoft has been collecting data on phishing through its Windows Live Toolbar.

Source: Computerworld

Bad things lurking on government sites 05 Oct 2007 13:00 GMT
Despite federal government's effort to shut down California Web sites to protect public from hackers, some are still hosting inappropriate content.

Source: Computerworld

Minnesota jury orders woman to pay RIAA $222,000 for illegal music sharing 05 Oct 2007 12:19 GMT
The closely watched case in Duluth pitted the recording industry against a woman alleged to have illegally downloaded and shared songs under copyright.

Source: Computerworld

Defendant found guilty in RIAA suit, hit with $220,000 fine 05 Oct 2007 12:19 GMT
Jammie Thomas, a single mother of two children, was found guilty of stealing 24 songs via Kazaa.