Computerworld Security
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:16:10 -0800
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Computerworld Security
November 17, 2009
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Michael Horowitz: Larry Dignan's antivirus nightmare OTHER RESOURCES _______________ Not Just Words: Enforce Your Email and Web Acceptable Usage Policies http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5912098/114916/237143/0/ Top 10 Lessons Learned for 3G Mobile Broadband Deployments http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5912098/114916/237208/0/ A Winning Prescription for Healthcare Mobility http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5912098/114916/238723/0/ _______________ Microsoft confirms first Windows 7 zero-day bug Microsoft late on Friday confirmed that an unpatched vulnerability exists in Windows 7, but downplayed the problem, saying most users would be protected from attack by blocking two ports at the firewall. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5912098/114916/238724/0/ Real ID program in deep trouble Funding for the already troubled Real ID program has been cut 40%, amid criticism by privacy advocates and state governors. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5912098/114916/238725/0/ DNS problem linked to DDoS attacks gets worse Internet security experts say that misconfigured DSL and cable modems are worsening a well-known problem with the Internet's DNS (domain name system), making it easier for hackers to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against their victims. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5912098/114916/238726/0/ VeriSign bolsters security for .com and .net sites VeriSign says it will support DNS Security Extensions, dubbed DNSSEC, in the .net and .com top-level domains by March 2011. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5912098/114916/238727/0/ ***************SPONSOR************************************** Confidently Meet Compliance Requirements Reduce your companys risk and ensure youre complying with regulations by selecting a rock-solid solution that doesnt break the bank. 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Learn more now. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5912098/114916/238728/0/ ************************************************************ Fake Verizon 'balance-checker' is a Trojan Cyber-criminals have started preying on Verizon Wireless customers, sending out spam e-mail messages that say their accounts are over the limit and offering them a "balance checker" program to review their payments. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5912098/114916/238729/0/ U.S. companies in China ask Obama for help on piracy A U.S. business association in China said it looks forward to working with President Obama on increased protection of intellectual property rights in the country. http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5912098/114916/238730/0/ Michael Horowitz: Larry Dignan's antivirus nightmare The Editor of ZDNet.com gets infected with scareware and approaches the problem from the wrong direction. 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