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[Chubb]

Researchers spot widespread antivirus flaw
11 May 2010, 5:53 pm

Report details technique for bypassing some protections offered by  Windows security software, including programs from McAfee and Trend Micro.

Source: CNET News - Security

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[Chubb]

Joe Weiss, crusader for critical infrastructure security (Q&A)
10 May 2010, 1:00 pm

As the electrical and other critical infrastructure industries move to the smart grid and Internet technologies, control system expert Joe Weiss is the voice of caution. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[Chubb]

Critical infrastructure security crusader Joe Weiss (Q&A)
10 May 2010, 1:00 pm

As the electrical and other critical infrastructure industries move to the smart grid and Internet technologies, control system expert Joe Weiss is the voice of caution. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[Chubb]

Protect your privacy online and elsewhere
7 May 2010, 7:03 pm

Facebook's recent security breaches show the how vulnerable our "private" Web activities can be and remind us to check our defenses regularly. Originally posted at Workers' Edge



Source: CNET News - Security

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[Chubb]

Worm spreading via Yahoo Messenger
6 May 2010, 10:15 pm

Malicious IM tricks people into downloading malware that can compromise Windows computers and spread to all the Yahoo IM contacts. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex



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[Chubb]

Former MySpace security chief starts company
6 May 2010, 3:00 pm



After four years as chief security officer at MySpace, Hemanshu Nigam is leaving his full-time job to start a new firm that advises companies on how to handle safety, security, and privacy. Nigam, who will continue to advise MySpace and its parent company News Corp., hopes to bring his expertise ...

Originally posted at Safe and Secure



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[Chubb]

Privacy bug causes Facebook to disable chat
5 May 2010, 6:36 pm

After video shows a profile-preview feature could expose users' private chats and friend lists, company calls it a temporary bug that was swiftly fixed. Originally posted at The Social



Source: CNET News - Security

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[Chubb]

Sophos sells majority stake to investors
4 May 2010, 6:58 pm

Venture capitalists Apax Partners pick up a 70 percent share in the security company in a deal worth $580 million.

Source: CNET News - Security

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[Chubb]

Consumer groups: Online tracking at 'alarming levels'
4 May 2010, 5:50 pm

A coalition of privacy and consumer advocacy groups gives Congress a checklist of specific goals to include in legislation expected to be introduced Tuesday.

Source: CNET News - Security

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[Chubb]

Times Square bomb plot SUV was Craigslist buy
3 May 2010, 11:28 pm

Last registered owner of the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder says he recently sold the vehicle to a man for $1,300 cash in $100 bills via the classifieds site. Originally posted at News - Digital Media



Source: CNET News - Security

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[Chubb]

Times Square bomb plot SUV a Craigslist buy
3 May 2010, 11:28 pm

Last registered owner of the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder says he recently sold the vehicle to a man for $1,300 cash in $100 bills via the classifieds site. Originally posted at News - Digital Media



Source: CNET News - Security

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[Chubb]

Get your kids off Facebook, principal tells parents
30 April 2010, 11:58 pm

New Jersey school principal's e-mail reminds parents that their kids are "children still" and says there's no reason for a middle-school kid to be on a social-networking site. Originally posted at Technically Incorrect



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[Chubb]

Symantec buys crypto firms PGP and GuardianEdge
29 April 2010, 6:39 pm

Symantec plans to integrate encryption products from the two companies into its data loss prevention suite and endpoint protection products.

Source: CNET News - Security

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[Chubb]

Do not pay for security software
29 April 2010, 3:00 pm

PC makers should be offering free antivirus apps. But they're not doing that, and here's why. Originally posted at CNET to the Rescue



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[Chubb]

China drops off 'Dirty Dozen' chart
29 April 2010, 3:11 pm

Spam coming from hacked computers in China has dropped steadily in the past 12 months, according to security firm Sophos.

Source: CNET News - Security

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