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InformationWeek, October 09, 2007 A member of Sun's X Window System engineering team is recommending that users should turn off the X font server if they don't need it. Blue Coat Battles Cybercrime With Anti-Phishing Technology InformationWeek, October 08, 2007 The security company is adding a real-time anti-phishing feature to its Web filtering appliance, enabling companies to analyze Web pages on the fly. Adobe Confirms Critical Bug Affecting Windows XP InformationWeek, October 08, 2007 Adobe issued a workaround for the vulnerability and reported that a fix should be released before the end of the month. YouTube Service Hijacked By Spammers InformationWeek, October 08, 2007 E-mails that appear to be from YouTube's "invite-a-friend" service could be attached to a spam ring, security firm Sophos warns. Hacker Attacks On Some U.S. Utilities Up 90% InformationWeek, October 05, 2007 A security company is reporting that the attack tactics include the Gozi, Prg, Storm, and BBB/IRS Trojans. CTO Pleads Guilty To Illegally Selling Drugs Online InformationWeek, October 05, 2007 The CTO of an online pharmacy admitted to setting up a company with two cohorts to illegally distribute controlled medications, including diet drugs. Beware Phony E-Mails From Cute Blonde With Pigtails InformationWeek, October 05, 2007 Cybertricksters are luring unsuspecting users to click on a link to a malicious Web site by posing as a cute, long-lost friend from school. DHS Spews Forth Spam In IT Snafu InformationWeek, October 04, 2007 A 'reply all' error in a Department of Homeland Security anti-terrorism bulletin had security professionals flooding in-boxes with jokes and personal information. Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Expect 7 Bulletins, 4 Critical InformationWeek, October 04, 2007 Microsoft is planning to patch vulnerabilities in Windows Vista, Internet Explorer and Office in next week's Patch Tuesday release. Man Arrested For Using Botnet To Launch DoS Attacks InformationWeek, October 04, 2007 The alleged hacker used connections at a McDonald's and Best Buy to launch denial-of-service attacks and then heckle his victims. Apple Patches Year-Old Windows QuickTime Vulnerability InformationWeek, October 04, 2007 The flaw, which affects Windows XP and Windows Vista machines, opens up a backdoor that could enable a hacker to break into Firefox. NASA Workers Indicted For Having Child Porn On Government Computers InformationWeek, October 03, 2007 Two men both face a possible 10 years in prison for allegedly downloading child pornography on their work computers at NASA's Ames Research Center. Hackers Breaking Up Botnets To Elude Detection InformationWeek, October 03, 2007 While cybercriminals have spent months trying to build the largest botnets they could, now they're splitting them up into smaller, more manageable pieces. Study: Companies Dive Into Web 2.0 Without Securing Risks InformationWeek, October 03, 2007 A Forrester Research study reveals the vast majority of enterprises adopt Web 2.0 technologies without preparing to fend off the related threats. Facebook Privacy Settings Putting Users At Risk InformationWeek, October 03, 2007 A security company is calling on the social networking site to improve its default privacy settings so users' info isn't open to anyone on the site. Consumers Think Their PCs Are Secure -- But They're Wrong InformationWeek, October 02, 2007 A study shows that while 94% of consumers say they're running antivirus software, 48% actually have let it expire, and are running fully exposed. BSA Extends $1 Million Reward To Catch Software Pirates InformationWeek, October 02, 2007 As part of its antipiracy crusade, the Business Software Alliance is extending its whistle-blower campaign through the end of the year. Hackers Push Trojan With Promises of 'Nude Angelina Jolie' Pics InformationWeek, October 01, 2007 Malware writers in September were sending out waves of spam in an attempt to infect computers with the Pushdo Trojan horse by offering pictures of naked female celebrities. Theft Of Gap Laptop Puts 800,000 Job Applicants At Risk InformationWeek, October 01, 2007 The retailer said a contractor hadn't properly encrypted sensitive information on a laptop that was stolen from one of the vendor's offices. Two NetLogics Employees Indicted For Economic Espionage InformationWeek, October 01, 2007 Two men are charged with trying to steal computer chip design trade secrets in an attempt to start their own company with funding from the Chinese government. Apple Patches The iPhone, Turns Some Into iBricks InformationWeek, September 28, 2007 The iPhone V1.1.1 update, which shipped Thursday, is a giant patch, fixing issues with the device's mail service, a bug in Bluetooth, and seven bugs in Safari. Cox Telecom Worker Pleads Guilty To Sabotage, Crashing Service InformationWeek, September 28, 2007 The attack caused the loss of computer and telecommunications services for Cox customers throughout Dallas, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge. AOL Working On Patch For Instant Messenger Vulnerability InformationWeek, September 27, 2007 Security researchers disclosed a bug in AIM that could enable a hacker to remotely execute malicious code and exploit Internet Explorer bugs. Network Appliance Exec Charged With Expensing Son's Tuition InformationWeek, September 27, 2007 A manager for the storage company faces a federal wire fraud charge for allegedly embezzling $90,000, including nearly $13,000 to pay her son's private school tuition. Conn. AG Investigating Former Employee Link To Pfizer Data Breach InformationWeek, September 26, 2007 A former worker's new employer sent Pfizer a DVD containing Pfizer data. The information was allegedly found on the employee's computer at the new job. Investigators Blame Lax Security For T.J. Maxx Data Breach InformationWeek, September 26, 2007 A report out of Canada also gives credence to widespread conjecture that hackers may have accessed the retailer's network through a wireless connection. Interview With A Convicted Hacker: Robert Moore Tells How He Broke Into Routers And Stole VoIP Services InformationWeek, September 26, 2007 On his way to federal prison, the 23-year-old hacker says breaking into computers at telecom companies and major corporations was "so easy a caveman could do it." TJX Offers Settlement Following Massive Data Breach InformationWeek, September 24, 2007 The terms of the settlement, which need court approval, would offer customers a store voucher, free credit monitoring, and a 15%-off sale. Congressmen Call For Investigation On Government Cyberattacks InformationWeek, September 24, 2007 Unisys, a major government IT contractor, reportedly is being investigated for allegedly failing to detect cyberattacks, and then covering up its failings. FireEye Builds A 'Botwall' To Fend Off Botnet Attacks InformationWeek, September 24, 2007 The security company is offering an appliance that is backed up by a network that tracks botnet activity ramping up around the world. Fewer Companies Suffer Security Breaches, But They're Much More Severe InformationWeek, September 21, 2007 A CompTIA study also showed that one in four companies surveyed indicated that they have had an insider security breach or threat in the last year. Americans Can Go Without Sex Longer Than The Internet, Study Finds InformationWeek, September 21, 2007 If they can't access the Internet when they want to, Americans say they worry that they're missing out on something important. VMware Product Updates Fix Several Security Bugs InformationWeek, September 20, 2007 The vulnerabilities could allow remote access, elevated privileges, and denial-of-service conditions. Connecticut Sues Consultant, Accenture, Over Lost Data InformationWeek, September 20, 2007 The state is suing for illegal negligence and breach of contract, but Accenture says the matter was a mistake based on human error. Federal Agent Indicted For Using Homeland Security Database To Stalk Girlfriend InformationWeek, September 20, 2007 A special agent within a security division of the Department of Commerce allegedly used a database unlawfully to track a woman's movements. 3Com Investor Charged With Threatening To Bomb Investment Firms InformationWeek, September 20, 2007 An Iowa man faces 15 federal charges for allegedly sending threatening letters and pipe bombs to coerce investment firms into manipulating the stock price of networking company 3Com. Medco Sys Admin Pleads Guilty To Computer Sabotage InformationWeek, September 19, 2007 New Jersey man tells the court he planted the logic bomb on the prescription manager's network when he suspected he was going to be laid off. Vulnerability Discovered In Microsoft Windows Libraries InformationWeek, September 19, 2007 The U.S.-CERT is warning about a buffer overflow vulnerability in the MFC42 and MFC71 libraries offered natively in Windows. Mozilla Updates Firefox To Patch QuickTime Bug InformationWeek, September 19, 2007 Six days after proof-of-concept code was released for a long-unpatched bug in Apple's QuickTime media player, Firefox is updated with a fix. 'Coordinated' Hackers Steal Internet Retailer Customer Credit Cards InformationWeek, September 19, 2007 Vertical Web Media's president says hackers breached the company's network even though patches were up-to-date and defenses were in place. Storm Worm Botnet Attacks Anti-Spam Firms InformationWeek, September 18, 2007 Organizations like the Spamhaus Project and Surbl.org have been under attacks for months, but they've managed to stay online. Cybercriminals Lurk In Dark Corners Of Trusted Web Sites InformationWeek, September 18, 2007 Think you're safe on your favorite Web site? You might want to think again. Symantec reports cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting them to target trusting users. ISPs: Botnets And DoS Attacks Top List of Fears InformationWeek, September 18, 2007 The top security concerns of Internet service providers are botnets and professional-level distributed denial-of-service attacks, according to a survey of 70 ISPs. InformationWeek 500: IT Vendors Ditch Cost Controls To Focus On Innovation InformationWeek, September 18, 2007 The IT sector is feeling stronger and looking to stretch its legs, pushing to use Web 2.0 technologies to better communicate with customers. InformationWeek 500: Manufacturers Stick To The Basics Of Cutting Costs, Improving Efficiency InformationWeek, September 18, 2007 It may not be the most glamorous technical work, but it makes manufacturers more competitive, earning them more money in the process. Attorney Alleges Ameritrade Knew Of Security Breach A Year Ago InformationWeek, September 17, 2007 Ameritrade says while they investigated the break-in, they unwittingly kept putting user information in the breached database. Nearly all 6.3 million accounts were compromised. Computer Science Grad Convicted Of Hacking Into Texas A&M InformationWeek, September 17, 2007 The alumnus faces five years for embedding malware in the university's system that stole data on 133,000 students and employees. Financial Fraud Tops Malware As Biggest Financial Drain InformationWeek, September 14, 2007 This year's Computer Crime and Security Survey shows that financial fraud has overtaken viruses as the cause of the greatest amount of financial loss. Hackers Attack U.S. Consulate Site, Infect Web Pages InformationWeek, September 14, 2007 The attack may be linked to the same hacker group that infected 400 other Web sites last week with malware. Hacker Gained Access To Data On Millions Of TD Ameritrade Customers InformationWeek, September 14, 2007 The online brokerage is blaming the database breach on "unauthorized code" that was found in the network. E-mail addresses, names and phone numbers were stolen. |
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