Security


Network Gear Reseller Arrested in Cisco Fraud Plot

Massachusetts man is alleged to have defrauded Cisco of millions through a scheme involving orders of 'defective' hardware.

McAfee's Former Top Lawyer Charged with Stock Tampering

McAfee Inc.'s former top lawyer was charged Tuesday with stock options tampering that muddied the finances of the computer security software maker.

NY Youths Get Probation in MySpace Case

Two New York men accused of trying to extort $150,000 from MySpace.com by developing code that tracked visitors pleaded no contest Monday to illegal computer access in a bargain with the prosecution.

4 Arrested in Stop & Shop Data Thefts

Alleged thieves try to replace credit card readers to steal customer information.

One-Third of Net Users Go Wireless

About one-third of Internet users in the U.S. have used a wireless connection to surf the Web or check e-mail, according to a survey released Sunday.

NY Youths in Plea Deal in MySpace Case

Extortion, illegal computer access among charges against quartet who claimed to have MySpace-monitoring software that could be used for nefarious purposes.

Europe May Ban Giving False Info Online

Some European countries are proposing outlawing the use of fake information to open e-mail accounts or set up Web sites, a move intended to help terror investigations but which could face resistance on a privacy-conscious continent.

Hitachi Shows Off Powder-Sized Smart Tag

Tiny computer chips used for tracking food, tickets and other items are getting even smaller.

Missing Laptop Found in ET Hunt

Stolen laptop traced through its use as an ET-hunting machine; no arrest has been made amid ongoing investigation.

Google Shuts Hole in Desktop Product

A potentially devastating hole in Google Inc.'s prevalent desktop search product could have exposed personal files on users' computers to data thieves. Google fixed the defect within weeks of being informed about it and says it has no evidence the vulnerability was exploited.

New Zero-Day Word Vulnerability Surfaces

Microsoft Corp. might have patched the most glaring vulnerabilities in its Word productivity program, but that doesn't mean Word is now airtight. Redmond last week warned of still another Word zero-day vulnerability that affects Office 2000 and Office XP.

Conn. State Workers' Info Ends Up on Web

More than 1,700 state workers recently learned that some of their personal information, including their names and Social Security numbers, had been inadvertently posted on the Internet.

Conn. State Workers' Info Ends Up on Web

More than 1,700 state workers recently learned that some of their personal information had been inadvertently posted on the Internet.

Malaysia Raids Illegal Software Sellers

Malaysian authorities have begun raiding computer retail outlets offering pirated software amid concerns that illegal copies of Windows Vista are already on sale.

Clean Up Your AJAX Security

How secure is your AJAX? This book can help you avoid the security pitfalls.

Penn State Researchers ID Worms by Speed

Worms being identified on systems based on speed of proliferation, which in turn is allowing easier containment, say university researchers.

Time Change to Bring Computer Glitches

Change in Daylight Savings Time this year may cause many software programs to malfunction, warns software makers.

Trend Micro Warns of Scan Engine Vulnerability

Anti-virus (AV) specialist Trend Micro Inc. last week warned of a flaw in its AV scanning engine that could result in denial-of-service (DoS) or system takeover.

Microsoft's Gonzo Patch Tuesday

Microsoft Corp. today published 12 new security bulletins that address vulnerabilities in its Windows, Office and Internet Explorer products.

DOJ: Misplaced Laptops Still a Problem

FBI losing an average of three to four computers a month, some with highly sensitive information.

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