Category: Tech

New hacker trick may expose Oracle databases

Technique lets intruders exploit flaws previously thought to be insignificant, says security researcher.

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Homeland Security offers details on Real ID

States have until 2013 to federalize licenses; rules don’t require encryption on new IDs to protect drivers’ privacy.

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Dictionary for software bugs to cut confusion?

Mitre initiative, backed by Homeland Security, is designed to replace many variations in use today with standard flaw terms.

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Google to offer more click fraud protection

Advertisers will be able to prevent their pay-per-click ads from showing up at IP addresses of competitors suspected of using click fraud.

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Symantec incorrectly flags Yahoo Mail as a virus

Accessing the beta version of Yahoo Mail on a PC with Symantec’s updated antivirus software incorrectly sounds alarm bells.

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Symantec sizes up security in Windows Vista

Windows SideBar and gadgets could pose security threats. But the greatest risk is third-party applications, security firm says.

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Worm targets Solaris telnet bug

A computer worm is using a recently disclosed flaw in Sun Microsystems’ operating system to propagate.

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PC hardware can pose rootkit threat

Memory space on components such as graphics cards, DVD drives and batteries can be used by miscreants to load malicious code onto PCs.

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Cybercops drowning in data

Government official calls for tools to help investigators sift through increasing amounts of data seized by law enforcement.

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Windows adds ‘maybe pirate’ category

The company’s antipiracy software adds a “yellow state” for times when it just can’t tell if software is genuine.Image: A ‘maybe pirate’

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Ex-McAfee lawyer indicted in backdating probe

He faces fraud charges related to alleged backdating of stock options while security specialist was known as Network Associates.

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Storm Worm variant targets blogs, bulletin boards

Blogs, bulletin board notices posted by victims of Trojan horse contain links to malicious Web sites.

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Black Hat talk on RFID access badge risks nixed

Legal threat from HID prompts security researchers to cancel discussion on flaws of radio tag-embedded building access ID cards.

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Nixed: Black Hat talk on RFID access badge risks

Legal threat from HID prompts security researchers to cancel discussion on flaws of radio tag-embedded building access ID cards.

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