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Worst phishing menace may be prepping more dangerous version of itself
The single most active group for stealing identities and pilfering electronic bank accounts over the Internet has nearly ground to a halt, but the lull could be the precursor to an even worse crime spree, according to a new study. Read More


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5 Keys to Preventing Application Delay
Examine the 6 challenges organizations face from application delays, as well as the 5 capabilities needed to effectively address and overcome problems. Read More

Software piracy rate up 2% in 2009, study finds
Expanding PC sales in emerging market is increasing the rate of software piracy, according to a recent study by industry watchers. Read More

Patch Tuesday's update small, but critical, Microsoft says
A light Patch Tuesday from Microsoft shares details on two vulnerabilities that security industry watchers say should be considered critical. Read More

The Cutest Robots in the World
Sure, someday these machines will band together and take over--but they're so darned cute! Read More

Firewall audit tools: features and functions
Why would anyone need firewall audit software? If you're already jugging hundreds of rules on multiple firewalls, here's what these tools can do for you. Read More


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Firefox lends security hand to rival browsers
Mozilla has launched a tool that lets users of rival browsers, including IE, Chrome, Safari and Opera, determine whether important add-ons may be vulnerable to attack. Read More

Facebook Backlash Intensifies: What Will You Do?
Things are getting uglier and uglier for Facebook, as the social networking site continues to feel the heat from those upset about its privacy policies. The site is scrambling to defend itself, planning an all-hands privacy summit for Thursday afternoon, and hiring an ex-Bush administration regulator to defend its privacy policies. Read More

Chatty Skype worm tries to fox antivirus programs
A new instant messaging (IM) worm has been spotted using a number of evolved techniques to beat installed security programs and catch even suspicious users off-guard. Read More

Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 moves toward final release
Developers and hackers are digging into the latest refresh of the Windows Phone 7 platform from Microsoft. The radically redesigned OS is still on track for Fall release on a new crop of smartphones Read More


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Make IT Data a Strategic Asset
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Symantec to acquire PGP and GuardianEdge
Symantec is set to extend its ability to help customers secure and manage their critical information. To this end, the company has inked definitive agreements to acquire PGP and GuardianEdge Technologies. Read More

Facebook hires former Bush regulator for privacy defence
Facebook has hired lawyer Tim Muris, a former senior regulator in the Bush administration, to defend its privacy policies against government scrutiny. Read More

Sophos warns of fake Apple iTunes certificate
Sophos has identified a fake Apple $50 iTunes certificate that spreads malware currently doing the email rounds that could infect a PC. Read More

Heartland breach expenses pegged at $140M -- so far
The costs to Heartland Payment Systems Inc. from the massive data breach that it disclosed in January 2009 appear to be steadily adding up. Read More



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