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- Cisco Rolls Out iPhone Security App
The SIO To Go app sends realtime alerts to users' iPhones, notifying of attacks and potential threats to corporate networks.
- So Much Data, So Little Encryption
We surveyed almost 500 business technology professionals and found little end-to-end encryption use. Instead, we're doing only what auditors demand.
- Chrome OS: There Will Be Local Storage
Despite what Google says, not all data will be in the cloud.
- China Cyber Espionage Threatens U.S., Report Says
A Congressional advisory report warns that cyber attacks against defense computers are on the rise.
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- Google Chrome OS Depends On Hardware Partners
Despite its focus on the Web -- a platform with proven appeal -- Chrome OS will also need compelling hardware to compete against Apple's anticipated tablet and Windows netbooks.
- Google Releases Chrome OS Code
Developers can now participate in the Chrome OS open source project and help Google bring its new operating system to market next year.
- Lawmakers Slam Deceptive Web Marketers
Post-transaction marketing abuses bring calls for stronger oversight.
- Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.6 Beta 3
The third beta version of the next Firefox sports speed and stability improvements.
- In-Q-Tel Invests In Cybersecurity Company
The venture arm of the U.S. intelligence community, In-Q-Tel, has invested an unknown sum in FireEye, which sells a cybersecurity appliance.
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A report issued by the U.K. Information Commission's Office calls for action against the unlawful sale of personal data.
- Healthcare Affiliates Unprepared For Data Breaches
Patient privacy is at risk from the companies that healthcare providers do business with, study says.
- Cyber Warfare Warning Sounded
In its annual report on cybercrime, McAfee says that the age of cyber warfare has arrived.
- National Cyber Incident Response Plan Coming
FBI, Homeland Security, and Justice Department officials drop hints of future cybersecurity policy and projects at a Senate hearing.
- Most Security Products Fail Initial Certification Tests
A study based on the testing of thousands of security products over 20 years finds that most require several rounds of testing before achieving certification.
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- Blue Cross Blue Shield Data Breach Investigated
Connecticut's attorney general is looking for tougher protection for healthcare providers after records, which could be useful to identity thieves, were lost.
- 7 Cloud Computing Myths Busted
Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others are investing aggressively in the cloud, even as critics point to security, reliability, and compatibility issues. We cut through the fog.
- IBM Offers Security Software For Virtualization
The product secures each layer of the infrastructure of a VMware vSphere virtual server.
- Tech Giants Aim To Master Disaster
Microsoft, Google, Yahoo form alliance to develop software solutions for improving emergency response efforts.
- Interop New York: Spotlight On Cloud Computing, Networking, Virtualization
The networking techfest, Nov. 16-20, will illuminate today's most important IT trends and technologies.
- Global CIO: Cloud Computing's New Name: 500 Reader Suggestions!
The CEOs of HP and IBM say "cloud computing" is a lousy name, so we asked you to come up with a new term--and your 500 responses tell us a lot about ourselves.
- Microsoft Investigating Zero-Day Windows 7 Flaw
The vulnerability was released the day after Microsoft issued its November patches.
- Adobe Flash Security Model Permits Malware
Web sites that allow user-generated content could be risking attack due to Flash's permissive security model.
- Government IT Confronts Security Threats Daily
External attacks, malware, lost devices, and internal threats pose ongoing security challenges for many federal agencies, according to a new report.
- Four Indicted In $9 Million RBS WorldPay Hack
One of most sophisticated computer hacking rings in the world has been broken, claims Acting U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates.
- 'Conficker' Computer Virus Going Strong
The <Q>Conficker</Q> and <Q>Taterf</Q> computer worms are still going strong a year after they made their first appearances, U.S. experts say.
- Microsoft Demands Takedown Of Bing Cash Exploit
A flaw Microsoft's Bing cashback program allowed startup co-founder Samir Meghani get credit for over $2,000 in rebate cash through fake purchases.
- Microsoft Patch Brings Windows Kernel Warning
A Windows kernel vulnerability addressed in a November security bulletin should be patched immediately, Microsoft recommends.
- Department Of Interior Fails Cybersecurity Audit
An inspector general assessment of the agency's IT security performance finds poor governance, unqualified staff, and defense technologies that were paid for but not implemented.
- Healthcare Providers Face Security Challenges
Three-quarters of organizations that conduct formal risk assessments have found patient data at risk, study says.
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