March 21, 2010

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Google May Soon Quit China Over Cyber Attack, Censoring

Prompted by claims of hacking and a policy of censorship, the search giant's battle with the Chinese government may be headed for closure.

Cybersecurity Bill Returns to Senate

Landmark Internet security legislation returns with 'kill switch' provision dropped and scales back the potential privacy incursions outlined in the original version.

What Microsoft Learned About Data Security From 'Botnet'

Taking down a botnet, especially one of the biggest, is a daunting task that needs to be done in 'layers' and severing the creature's connections to the outside world doesn't get rid of the beast.

Facebook Malware Targets Banking Passwords

The social networking site is dealing with yet another malware scam that attempts to steal users' usernames and passwords to access Facebook users' online banking accounts.

Security Firm Warns of Hole in Windows Virtual PC

Core Security Technologies said it's found a nasty bug in Windows Virtual PC that could let an attacker bypass important security protections. But what does Microsoft think?

Feds Crack Hackers' Stock Manipulation Cybercrime

The SEC convinced a U.S. federal judge to freeze the assets of a Russian company accused of using investors' stolen passwords and usernames to game equity trades on some 38 stocks.

RSA DLP Upgrade Heightens Data Security

RSA has added more than 70 new features to its Data Loss Prevention (DLP) applications designed to protect sensitive information in the enterprise.

McAfee's New Cyber Security Tactic--Information

McAfee's new Consumer Threat Alert program is dedicated to keeping consumers informed about the latest malware and online scams.

Twitter Launches Geo-location Feature

Presenting potential risks to businesses and a new realm of privacy challenges to individual users, Twitter takes its geotagging feature live.

Improve Windows Security with Smart Cards

Security authentication and single-sign on are among the benefits to enterprises using Vista and smart cards.

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