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Archive for February, 2007

Extended Validation Certificates Certifiably Useless

EV certificates are being touted as a means to help users identify fraudulent sites and thwart phishing. But a study suggests they actually do very little to help fend off phishing attacks.

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BuzzBites: CDC Spreads Infection of Computer Kind

On the same day the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched new flu preparedness guidelines, intruders planted malware on the agency's podcasting Web site.

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BuzzBites: When Google Sees Too Clearly

Find out which country asked Google to decrease the resolution of the search engine's satellite photo service in order to protect its sensitive locations.

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Smokers Open The Door For Hackers … Literally

One propped open door to a smoking area can be a huge security risk for a company otherwise focused on battening down the network hatches.

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Malware Attacks on Mobile Operators Soar–Is the Enterprise Next?

Mobile operators say the end result of this mobile insecurity is lower customer satisfaction. Could the next wave of attacks be hitting enterprise users?

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eSoft Delivers Integrated Antivirus/Spyware Suite

The desktop software, manageable from a single IT console, tackles threats to servers, desktops and laptop

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The Love Bug: Valentine’s Day Virus Strikes

Subject lines used in the attack are many and varied, but all pose as a romantic message, according to Sophos.

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Consumers Worry About ID Theft But Still Take Risks

Washington state's top prosecutor says shoppers should only visit reputable sites in order to ensure trouble-free transactions.

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Legal Brief: Take Heed: FTC Enforcement in Guidance Case

After the loss of thousands of customer records, Guidance Software has become the FTC's 14th data-security case. How does the FTC choose who to file suit against, and what do the case results mean?

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The NWC Interview: EMC’s Mark Lewis

Mark Lewis, chief development officer at information-storage giant EMC, talks about his company's growth through acquisitions--a total of 23 companies in the past three years.

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