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With DNS flaw now public, attack code imminent
One day after a security company accidentally posted details of a serious flaw in the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS), hackers are saying that software that exploits this flaw is sure to pop up soon.
Network World – Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
One day after a security company accidentally posted details of a serious flaw in the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS), hackers are saying that software that exploits this flaw is sure to pop up soon.
Network World – Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Researcher warns of unpatched iPhone bugs
Security vulnerabilities in the iPhone's e-mail application and Safari Web browser can be used by phishers to dupe users into visiting malicious sites or by spammers to flood the phone's inbox with junk mail, a researcher warned Wednesday.
Network World – Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Security vulnerabilities in the iPhone's e-mail application and Safari Web browser can be used by phishers to dupe users into visiting malicious sites or by spammers to flood the phone's inbox with junk mail, a researcher warned Wednesday.
Network World – Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Experts debate NAC: usefulness vs. cost
Is NAC worthwhile? In Network World's first chat face-off, security experts Joel Snyder and Richard Stiennon debate the pros and cons.
Network World – Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Is NAC worthwhile? In Network World's first chat face-off, security experts Joel Snyder and Richard Stiennon debate the pros and cons.
Network World – Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Parts of San Francisco network still locked out
The high-profile troubles on the city of San Francisco's computer network continue, despite a dramatic jailhouse intervention by the city's mayor this week.
Network World – Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The high-profile troubles on the city of San Francisco's computer network continue, despite a dramatic jailhouse intervention by the city's mayor this week.
Network World – Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Aiming to make data-breach research easier
The monstrous data breaches involving millions of records make all the headlines — TJX, AOL, the Veterans Administration. However, it's those whoppers combined with the rat-a-tat-tat of seemingly daily divulgences involving lesser-known entities and fewer victims that add up to a costly and so-far-uncontrolled societal headache.
Network World – Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The monstrous data breaches involving millions of records make all the headlines — TJX, AOL, the Veterans Administration. However, it's those whoppers combined with the rat-a-tat-tat of seemingly daily divulgences involving lesser-known entities and fewer victims that add up to a costly and so-far-uncontrolled societal headache.
Network World – Jul 23, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Top Spammer Sentenced to Nearly Four Years
PC World - A court ordered "spam king" Robert Soloway to serve 47 months in prison for spamming.
Yahoo! – Jul 22, 2008 11:30 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
PC World - A court ordered "spam king" Robert Soloway to serve 47 months in prison for spamming.
Yahoo! – Jul 22, 2008 11:30 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Philadelphia TV Anchor Accused Of Hacking Rival's E-mail
The KYW-TV journalist was reportedly motivated by jealousy and upset that his rival was making $780,000, about $100,000 more than he was.
Information Week – Jul 22, 2008 11:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The KYW-TV journalist was reportedly motivated by jealousy and upset that his rival was making $780,000, about $100,000 more than he was.
Information Week – Jul 22, 2008 11:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
"Spam king" walks away from prison
AP - An inmate known as the "spam king" for sending hundreds of thousands of unsolicited e-mails has walked away from a federal prison camp in Colorado.
Yahoo! – Jul 22, 2008 9:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AP - An inmate known as the "spam king" for sending hundreds of thousands of unsolicited e-mails has walked away from a federal prison camp in Colorado.
Yahoo! – Jul 22, 2008 9:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Colorado 'Spam King' Walks Away From Prison Camp
PC World - Penny-stock spammer Eddy Davidson has escaped from federal prison.
Yahoo! – Jul 22, 2008 8:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
PC World - Penny-stock spammer Eddy Davidson has escaped from federal prison.
Yahoo! – Jul 22, 2008 8:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
SAP Closing Subsidiary TomorrowNow
TomorrowNow was at the center of a 2007 Oracle lawsuit accusing SAP of "corporate theft on a grand scale."
Information Week – Jul 22, 2008 6:40 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
TomorrowNow was at the center of a 2007 Oracle lawsuit accusing SAP of "corporate theft on a grand scale."
Information Week – Jul 22, 2008 6:40 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
