| Microsoft plugs 15 holes, including critical drive-by bug
Microsoft today patched 15 vulnerabilities in Windows, Windows Server, Excel and Word, including one that will probably be exploited quickly by hackers. None affect Windows 7, the company's newest operating system. iPhone security problems bring new risks
In just four days, not one but two worms targeting the iPhone have emerged. Both of the worms target the same vulnerability, a default password in the SSH server that is installed on jail-broken iPhones. While one worm is a mostly a nuisance, the second siphons personal information from the iPhone, which makes it a serious identity theft threat. Windows 7 may be secure, but are Windows users safe?
Windows 7 users got a nice surprise on Tuesday when Microsoft released its first set of security patches since unveiling the new operating system last month. Of the 15 bugs patched, none affected Windows 7. Federal Data Security Law: 'Careful What You Wish For'
A cybersecurity bill advanced further up the U.S. Senate gauntlet last week, and some IT security practitioners aren't happy about it. Data-stealing hack targets jailbroken iPhones
Once more into the breach, my iPhone-wielding compatriots. On Monday, we heard about the iPhone vulnerability that allowed dastardly hackers to place nefarious Rick Astley wallpaper on some jailbroken devices. Now, security firm Intego reports that the same loophole can allow hackers to do far worse. How a Botnet Gets Its Name
There is a new kid in town in the world of botnets - isn't there always? A heavyweight spamming botnet known as Festi has only been tracked by researchers with Message Labs Intelligence since August, but is already responsible for approximately 5 percent of all global spam (around 2.5 billion spam emails per day), according to Paul Wood, senior analyst with Messagelabs, which keeps tabs on spam and botnet activity. November giveaways
Cisco Subnet is giving away free books on VMware vSphere security. Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons and free books on Exchange Server 2010. Google Subnet is giving away free books on Android app development. Entry forms can be found on the main contest page. Trivia answers are revealed on each main Subnet page. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are | 
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