Hacker: I broke into Twitter; RSA Conference roundup

Network security: What do Britney Spears, the Wizard of Oz and the Dark Market have in common? Security Alert NetworkWorld.com | Security Research Center | Update Your Profile Sponsored by Oracle The Cost of Securing your Database Security and regulatory compliance are not optional despite slashed IT budgets. Tune into this Webcast sponsored by Oracle to better understand the economics of IT security. Learn about the importance of database security in a cost-efficient IT security strategy. Learn more. Spotlight Story Hacker: I broke into Twitter By Robert McMillan For the second time this year, a hacker has gained administrative access to a Twitter employee's account. Read full story Related News: Editor's note: We will be changing how we send out Network World newsletters over the next few weeks. To ensure future delivery of your newsletters, please add nww_newsletters@newsletters.networkworld.com to your e-mail address book or 66.186.127.216 to your white-list file. Thank you. Network security: What do Britney Spears, the Wizard of Oz and the Dark Market have in common? Last week’s RSA Conference in San Francisco was as intriguing as past years. In fact we’ve found that security experts can say the darndest things. Here are a few choice memories from the RSA Conference 2009: U.S. needs transparent policies for carrying out cyberattacks The notion that the federal government needs to create an arsenal of cyberattack capabilities to help defend U.S. interests in cyberspace is gaining considerable support as... From Computers to Crime Busting When a high-speed chase on an interstate highway in Alpharetta, Ga., resulted in the arrest of a suspect with seven felony warrants, residents credited the work of a fast-acting police officer. Little did they know that a mild-mannered CIO was also to thank for nabbing the dangerous offender. Federal CISOs decry excessive paperwork Unnecessary paperwork and too much focus on compliance reporting are two of the biggest distractions for federal Chief Information Security Officers trying to shore up... 'Phantom' withdrawal case concludes in U.K. court A one-day trial that raises questions about the security of cash cards used in the U.K. and Europe concluded Thursday, with a decision expected in about a month. Businesses losing fight against employee apps Enterprises are struggling to control the use of consumer applications within the workplace, despite the panoply of security tools being used within corporations. F5 adds security touches to Big-IP F5 has added security enhancements to its Big-IP applications delivery platform. The company, which launched version 10 of the Big-IP software last month, held off on the security additions to the product. Network World on Twitter Get our tweets and stay plugged in to networking news. 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