 Security News AlertThis newsletter is sponsored by Raritan Computer, Inc. Data Center Build outs Simplified Network World's Security News Alert, 09/07/07Cisco issues security alerts for content switching and video surveillance gear: Cisco releases two separate security alerts related to content switching and video surveillance. Two tales of NAC implementation, 09/06/07: Here are two cautionary tales about NAC implementations, both from Rob Whiteley, an analyst with Forrester Research. Here's why .pdf spam went pffft, 09/06/07: Expert explains why .pdf spam seems to have disappeared so soon after becoming a staple of junk e-mail.
Social Security number use restrictions wanted, 09/06/07: A new poll released today by the Consumers Union suggests that a large majority of Americans support government action that would restrict the use of Social Security numbers. Financially motivated malware thrives, 09/06/07: Financially motivated malware attacks are on the rise, with automated software packages making it easy for unskilled hackers to earn a living by sending out spam. Safety by disclosure, 09/06/07: Why full disclosure matters when it comes to security failures. Spam up in August, despite PDF type's short life, 09/06/07: August saw spam levels hit nearly 70% of all e-mail sent, as PDF spam levels rose and fell, and timely blasts abounded. Four plead guilty to e-mail, securities fraud, 09/06/07: Three U.S. men and one man living in France have pleaded guilty to charges related to a stock manipulation scheme that included sending out tens of millions of spam messages to pump up the stock value of 15 companies, the U.S. Department of Justice ... Nokia, Intel beef up new security appliance, 09/06/07: Nokia Corp. added a new appliance to its network security range that has more processing muscle -- the first product to come out of its collaboration with Intel Corp. Microsoft readies five September security updates, 09/06/07: Microsoft will release five sets of security patches next Tuesday, including a critical update for users of Windows 2000, the company said Thursday. Seattle man arrested for P-to-P ID theft, 09/06/07: A Seattle man faces as many as 29 years in prison after being charged with using the LimeWire and Soulseek P-to-P (peer-to-peer) networks to commit identity theft. Flaw puts BIND 8 out to pasture, 09/06/07: Today's bug patches and security alerts. Ethical decision-making: Principles, rights and duties, and intuitive cues, 09/06/07: In my last three columns, I've been discussing the July 30 column by Vauhini Vara of the _Wall Street Journal_ entitled, "Ten Things Your ... |
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