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China Targets U.S. Computers For Espionage, Report Warns
The 2008 Annual Report to Congress urges tighter computer security measures to prevent data loss or corruption.
Anti-Virus Vendor Makes Amends For PC-Breaking Snafu
The problem started Nov. 9 when AVG released a virus signature update that misidentified the user32.dll file, a core Windows XP file, as a Trojan.
Antivirus Vendor's Snafu Breaks Users' PCs
AVG customers that unknowingly deleted the user32.dll file ended up with a PC that either wouldn't reboot or would go into an endless reboot cycle.
Microsoft's November Patch Tuesday Unusually Light
The lone critical vulnerability affects Microsoft XML Core Services and, left unchecked, could allow remote code execution if the user visits a maliciously crafted Web page.
25% Of DNS Servers Still Vulnerable To Kaminsky Flaw
Security researchers say that DNS will remain a primary exploit target because many people don't understand the Internet's domain name system.
Vulnerability Management That Works
IT must align its program with business values in order to succeed.
Keys To Success Of Vulnerability Management
Follow these four principles: focus on output, align with business processes, integrate technologies, and leverage measurement.
Pakistan Sets Death Penalty For Cyber Terrorism
The ordinance described cyber terrorism as accessing of a computer network or electronic system by someone who then "knowingly engages in or attempts to engage in a terroristic act."
Obama, McCain Campaign Computers Hacked
Tech experts at the Obama headquarters initially believed that the computer systems had been invaded by a computer virus.
Web 2.0 Summit: Google, Wikipedia's Tips On Thwarting Spam Abuse
Panelists suggest using spam filtering services, "no follow" links, CAPTCHAs, patching religiously, and possibly even charging money to deter spammer registrations.
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