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Symantec pays $36 million in tax spat
Date: 06/09/06
Keywords: security
Tax bill is still less than the IRS had asked for. But the security company's not off the hook yet.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6082302.html
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World Cup matchup: FIFA vs. the hackers
Date: 06/09/06
Keywords: no keywords
The organization is bracing the World Cup's network defenses as the soccer tournament draws closer.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6081854.html
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Microsoft, Mozilla downplay browser bug
Date: 06/08/06
Keywords: security
Security flaw affecting both Internet Explorer and Firefox could allow an attacker to steal files from vulnerable computers, but is tough to exploit.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6081828.html
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Veterans Affairs chief calls for stronger data laws
Date: 06/08/06
Keywords: security
Agrees with politicians who say federal agencies must notify Americans whose personal data is at risk in security breaches.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6081705.html
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Bumper crop of Microsoft patches on the way
Date: 06/08/06
Keywords: security
Expect a busy "Patch Tuesday" next week, with a dozen security bulletins covering flaws in Windows, Office and Exchange.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6081634.html
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Adware makers 180solutions, Hotbar merge
Date: 06/07/06
Keywords: software, browser, web
New business is called "Zango" after 180solutions' ad-displaying software. The Hotbar Web browser toolbar will still be distributed.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6081142.html
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Microsoft shakes up security fray
Date: 06/07/06
Keywords: software, security
Debut of company's OneCare product has started a new security software race where consumers are likely to be winners.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6080718.html
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AOL to enter security arena
Date: 06/07/06
Keywords: security
AOL is readying a security bundle called "Total Care" that it plans to sell to the general public, CNET News.com has learned.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6080800.html
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U.S. says personal data on 2.2 million troops stolen
Date: 06/07/06
Keywords: security
The information, which includes names, social security numbers and birthday, maybe have been stored in the same equipment that held stolen data on another 26.5 million U.S. veterans.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6080789.html
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McAfee's 'Falcon' to come in four flavors
Date: 06/07/06
Keywords: software, security, microsoft
Due out this summer, the consumer security software will rival Microsoft's recently launched Windows Live OneCare and Symantec's products.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6080752.html
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McAfee acquires Preventsys
Date: 06/06/06
Keywords: software, security
Designed to consolidate security data, Preventsys software will enhance McAfee's security risk management, company says.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6080428.html
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Microsoft puts its stamp on e-mail security
Date: 06/06/06
Keywords: software, security, microsoft
As part of a broader move into the security arena, Microsoft updates and rebrands Antigen e-mail security software.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6080284.html
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Communication failures hampered London bombing rescues
Date: 06/05/06
Keywords: no keywords
Report on July 7 bombings criticizes lack of underground radio network, system for communication with ground-level operations.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6079889.html
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Major spammer settles suit for $1 million
Date: 06/05/06
Keywords: microsoft
Man accused of sending up to 25 million e-mails per day settles lawsuit with Microsoft and the state of Texas.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6079868.html
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Swedish police probe site crash
Date: 06/04/06
Keywords: web
Web site crashes amid reports hackers had sought revenge for a crackdown on alleged online piracy.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6079740.html
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Bosses bring in e-mail snoops
Date: 06/02/06
Keywords: no keywords
A large slice of businesses are hiring people to read outbound mail to try to head off legal or financial risks, survey says.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6079615.html
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Critical flaws squashed in Firefox update
Date: 06/02/06
Keywords: browser, security, web
Update to popular open-source Web browser addresses a dozen security vulnerabilities, five of which are deemed critical.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6079504.html
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Laptop theft exposes Hotels.com data
Date: 06/02/06
Keywords: no keywords
Notebook taken from inside car of Ernst & Young employee reopens the issue of compromised clients and customers.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6079424.html
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Microsoft probes Windows DoS flaw
Date: 06/02/06
Keywords: web
Newly discovered vulnerability could cause certain Windows applications to crash if a user clicks on an overly long Web link.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6079279.html
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Loan company reports loss of data on 1.3 million
Date: 06/02/06
Keywords: security
Texas student-loan provider says IT contractor lost hardware containing customer names and Social Security numbers.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6079261.html