Mounting scrutiny for Google security; Don't use iPhone Web dialer

Security News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Orchestria Mitigating Business Risk with Intelligent Electronic Control Download this free analyst whitepaper that explores the ever growing inherent risks associated with control free electronic actions, including message, web and file activity. This insightful paper discusses the landscape of the problem and provides recommendations for mitigating the business risks associated with control free electronic action. Network World's Security News Alert, 07/17/07 Mounting scrutiny for Google security, 07/16/07: Much as the ubiquity of Microsoft's Windows operating system and Office productivity tools has made the software giant a focal point of security research, search giant Google is facing new scrutiny as it diversifies its products and moves further into the business environment. Security firm: Don't use iPhone Web dialer, 07/16/07: Security researchers at SPI Labs are warning iPhone users not to use a special feature that lets them dial telephone numbers over the Web using the iPhone's Safari browser. TPM: Should you trust it?: Cisco Subnet blogger Mark Kadrich asks why was a TPMkit presentation at Black Hat USA 2007 canceled. Network World Buyers Guides Find the right products for your enterprise - fast. With seven categories - security, storage, convergence and VoIP, network infrastructure, network applications, wireless and LAN/WAN management - you can quickly pinpoint the hardware or software you need. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features and make the best purchase decisions for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Buyers Guides now. Online ads could become a phisher's dream, 07/13/07: There's a new type of banner ad that collects personal information and credit card details through the ad itself. And it's a horrible, horrible idea. Italy arrests 26 for phishing operation, 07/16/07: Italy has become the latest country to clamp down on phishing, with authorities there arresting 26 people for an alleged scam to swindle bank customers. Symark bolsters account-access password management, 07/16/07: Symark today upgraded its privileged account-access management appliance, adding an optional way to encrypt passwords it stores.

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