Security News and Articles
May 18, 2009 - 285 million records were compromised in 2008, which is more than the past four years combined.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 8: Is Your Site Ready?
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Jul 2, 2009 -
Latest release of popular Web browser may wreak havoc with content written for earlier versions of Internet Explorer.
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Is Open Source Software More Secure than Proprietary Products?
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Jul 2, 2009 -
Proponents say constant peer review creates more secure applications.
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Smart Electricity Grid Aims to Increase Energy Efficiency
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Jun 29, 2009 -
Economic stimulus money will fund smart meters and sensors to replace U.S. legacy electric system.
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IT Security Professionals Suffer Password Fatigue
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Jun 24, 2009 -
Keeping track of passwords can be overwhelming, but who really wants to explore the alternative?
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Bozeman, Mont., Rescinds Password Requirement for Job Applicants
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Jun 22, 2009 -
Practice "appears to have exceeded that which is acceptable to our community."
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Public, Private Experts Create Security Guidelines (Opinion)
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Jun 19, 2009 -
Cyber-security experts make consensus audit guidelines of security controls.
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Tackling Public-Sector IT Fraud
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Jun 18, 2009 -
Five ways CIOs can prevent and control government IT fraud.
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Homeland Security Grants Process 'Improved,' Secretary Janet Napolitano Says
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Jun 17, 2009 -
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it's working to streamline the grant process and fund projects that have staying power beyond a single grant cycle.
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China Relaxes Computer-Filter Edict
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Jun 17, 2009 -
While manufacturers must still install the Green Dam software on computer hard drives or have it available on installation CDs, consumers are not required to use it.
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Real ID Version 2 Introduced in Congress
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Jun 16, 2009 -
"The PASS ID Act takes positive steps toward addressing state legislatures' implementation challenges with the REAL ID."
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Information Security: Employee Errors Put Data at Risk
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Jun 8, 2009 -
Government data security breaches include e-mail, Web site attachments.
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In Case You Missed It: Iran Blocks Facebook, University Health Care Hacked and Other Security News
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Jun 2, 2009 -
More than 160,000 current and former Berkeley and Mills College student health records may have been compromised due to a data breach.
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National Cyber-Security Report Is a Call to Action
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May 29, 2009 -
New position of cyber-security coordinator will work on nationwide policy and planning, Obama says.
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Public Sector, IT Biggest Targets of Viruses
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May 28, 2009 -
A recent report analyzes the possible sources of spam and malware while statistics show who is most at risk.
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Popular Smart Card Can Be Hacked, Researchers Show
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May 20, 2009 -
Researchers reveal security flaws in the MIFARE Classic contactless smart card, used worldwide in access control and public transportation systems.
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Security Threat Update
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May 18, 2009 -
285 million records were compromised in 2008, which is more than the past four years combined.
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Mark Weatherford: U.S. Must Protect Critical Infrastructure From Cyber-Threats
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May 14, 2009 -
California's chief security officer hopes to build that in state.
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Kevin Kealy of AT&T: New Technology Often Has Unforeseen Consequences
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May 14, 2009 -
Chief security scientist says with technology, like mobile phones, being used for more purposes, beware of misuse and negative consequences.
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France Passes Internet Piracy Law
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May 14, 2009 -
Gives illegal downloaders three warnings and then pulls the Internet plug for up to a year.
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EU Adopts RFID Privacy Recommendations
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May 13, 2009 -
Refrigerators report when food reaches its expiration date, automobiles communicate to avoid accidents or traffic jams. Baggage routes itself within airports, and everyday objects connect, report, and interact.
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