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Thursday, June 28, 2007

DOJ warns U.S. citizens of phishing attack; Black Hat paper on breaking TPM withdrawn

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Network World's Security News Alert, 06/28/07

DOJ warns U.S. citizens of phishing attack, 06/28/07: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is alerting e-mail users about a possible phishing attack using messages that claim to be from the DOJ.

Black Hat paper on breaking Trusted Platform Module withdrawn, 06/27/07: A paper withdrawn without explanation from Black Hat USA 2007 promised demonstrations of how to circumvent computer security that is based on trusted platform module (TPM) microprocessors that are shipping widely on business-grade laptops and desktops.

Mazu, eIQnetworks integrate network behavior, security systems, 06/27/07: Mazu, which makes a network behavior analysis product, and security information management vendor eIQnetworks, will integrate their products to offer enterprises more information about network operations and threats .

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Veracode rates the security of software, 06/27/07: Veracode extends its application security outsourced offering with a new rating system

Gonzales: DOJ committed to fighting piracy, cybercrime, 06/27/07: The U.S. Department of Justice and President George Bush are committed to fighting intellectual-property theft and cybercrime, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales told a small audience in Seattle on Wednesday morning.

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