Microsoft refutes IIS vulnerability claims
Software giant says investigation of possible vulnerability in its Internet Information Services, found Web servers that do not adhere to its best practices, to blame.
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Hacker Gonzalez pleads guilty in Heartland breach
Reuters reports that Target was also among the many victims of the data breaches led by Albert Gonzalez that led to massive identity fraud.
Find more stories in: Hacking, Lawsuits, Data security, T.J. Maxx, OfficeMax Inc., Dave & Buster's Inc., BJ's Wholesale Club Inc., Breach, Thomson Reuters Corp., Barnes & Noble Inc.
RockYou sued over data breach
Suit seeks class action status and accuses RockYou of "reckless indifference to proper security measures" in failing to secure its network and protect customer data.
Find more stories in: Web 2.0, Web services, Data security, Network security, Security Management, Facebook, MySpace, Customer Data, Security, California
Google's Chrome OS cited as likely hacker vehicle
HTML 5 technology intended to power Google's forthcoming computer operating system can access a PC online or off, warns security vendor.
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IT gear still allowed on US-bound flights
Travelers bound for the United States can still use tech equipment on board aircraft, Singapore travel industry players say, despite contradictory reports.
Find more stories in: Consumer Technology, Personal Computers, Government, Transportation Security Administration, Security Measure, Security, Flight, Twitter Inc., laptop computer, Electronics
GSM encryption code 'cracked'
A German computer engineer said he had cracked the 21-year-old GSM algorithm used to encrypt most of the world's mobile phone calls. But the GSM Association countered that cracking the code was unlikely.
Find more stories in: Mobile/Wireless, Mobile, 3G (Third Generation), Conference, U.K., cell phone, Algorithm, mobile, Encryption, GSM Association
Web-based Lookout protects mobile devices, data
Lookout offers data security, backup, and management over the Web and a way to locate and protect missing or stolen devices.
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DDoS attack hobbles major sites, including Amazon
More than a mouse was stirring Wednesday night on the Internet, as an attack on a major DNS provider to sites such as Amazon.com and others hobbled service for about an hour.
Find more stories in: Network security, Web sites, NeuStar Inc., UltraDNS, Site, Amazon.com Inc., Web sites, IP, Attack, distributed denial of service
Hackers claim to crack Kindle copyright armor
Two hackers, one in Israel and one in United States, say they've found ways to export e-books from Amazon's popular e-reader to other devices.
Find more stories in: Authentication and encryption, PyMusique, Unswindle, e-reader, Amazon.com Inc., E-book, Authentication and encryption, Tool, Copyright Protection, International Data Group
Decaf loses sting in Cofee attack
Software that supposedly blocks Microsoft's cyber-forensics tool has been disabled, but owners insist it works. Redmond says Cofee still "great value" to police.
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Safe shopping tips for online buys
Browse at reputable portals, give personal details over secured sites and use credit--not debit--cards during this festive season, advise security experts.
Find more stories in: E-commerce, PC security, Data security, Social Networking, Debit Card, SSL, revenue, McAfee Inc., Data security, E-commerce
Are multiple spam filters practical?
Some industry observers advise against business use of more than one spam filter, but another says antispam tools can still be implemented concurrently.
Find more stories in: Spam and phishing, Security applications/tools, Security Management, Spam filtering, Norton Co., Security, Cisco Systems Inc., Tool, Anti-spam, e-mail
Firefox, Adobe top buggiest software list
Open source Firefox reports all holes, putting it at the top of the list for bug reports, while Adobe replaces Microsoft in the second spot, reports find.
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Adobe to patch zero-day Reader, Acrobat hole
Company will release the patch on January 12, allowing it to stick to its quarterly security update schedule. In the meantime, users can disable JavaScript.
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Symantec confirms zero-day Acrobat, Reader attack
Malicious Acrobat PDF is distributed via e-mail attachment that drops Trojan affecting Windows systems when the file is opened.
Find more stories in: PC security, Data security, Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Acrobat PDF File, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Vulnerability, Attack, Apple Macintosh, e-mail, Symantec Corp.
Scammers exploiting Google Doodle to spread malware
Latest twist on search engine scam exploits interest in the Google Doodle to send Web surfers to malware-laden compromised Web sites, Barracuda Networks says.
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Asian banks to relook online security
Financial institutions in Asia taking piecemeal approach to deter online fraud, but new study finds more eyeing real-time detection and prevention systems to up security.
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Adobe investigating Reader, Acrobat exploit reports
Adobe partners warn the company of an exploit in the wild targeting a vulnerability in Reader and Acrobat 9.2.
Find more stories in: Viruses and worms, Security, Adobe Systems Inc., Macromedia Flash Player, Security Incident Response Team, Adobe Air Inc., security incident response, Adobe Acrobat Reader, critical update, Adobe Acrobat
Botnet gangs collaborate on malware
Criminal groups behind the Zeus and Avalanche botnets appear to have struck a deal to use each other's infrastructure, according to security researcher.
Find more stories in: Network security, Phishing, Arbor Software, Malware, Banking, Avalanche, Zeus, Spamming, Phishing Web Site, Arbor Networks
Cloud computing to usher new threats
Cloud infrastructure and connectivity, as well as devices reliant on it, will lead to new vulnerabilities for enterprises, according to Trend Micro.
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