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Security News: Archive: September 2009 

Hackers Challenge Microsoft on SMB2 Bug

A patch is being developed but that hasn't stopped hackers from uploading an exploit.

UNC Uncovers '07 Data Breach

University of North Carolina is reporting that some 163,000 individuals had their personal data leaded to hackers in 2007.

Sophos Discontinues Klingon Anti-Virus

The software was a Klingon language version of Sophos' malware scanner. Odd but true.

Google Buys reCAPTCHA Anti-Fraud Firm

Google's latest acquisition is expected to play a key role in its Book Search and News Archive projects.

New York Times Deals with Malware Ad Fallout

The newspaper conceded that its own staff approved a fake ad that distributed malware.

TJX Hacker: Biggest ID Theft Ever

TJX Hacker pled guilty to 20 federal charges.

Fake IRS Spam: 90,000 Messages an Hour

The fake IRS mailing campaign targets worried taxpayers with a torrential flood of spam.

WordPress Bloggers Tricked by 'Clever' Worm

Using an outdated version of WordPress blogging software can pose security challenges.