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May 18, 2009 - 285 million records were compromised in 2008, which is more than the past four years combined.

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