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    IBM: Vulnerabilities fell in 2009, but other risks abound 26/02/2010 08:08:00

    IBM's latest X-Force report says there are fewer software bugs overall, but many in document and multimedia applications
    The number of software vulnerabilities fell overall in 2009, but the number of bugs in document readers and multimedia applications increased by 50 percent, according to IBM's annual X-Force Trend and Risk Report.
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    DNS problem linked to DDoS attacks gets worse 16/11/2009 09:07:00

    Consumer modems are blamed for the rise in open recursive DNS servers
    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.
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    Google to send detailed information about hacked Web sites 14/10/2009 02:50:00

    Registered Webmasters will get a preview of the bad code, which should help in fixing the problem
    In an effort to promote the "general health of the Web," Google will send Webmasters snippets of malicious code in the hopes infected Web sites can be cleaned up faster.
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    Singapore to form national cyber-security agency 30/09/2009 16:48:00

    New unit will focus on improving security and readying defenses against cyberattacks
    Singapore will set up a government agency, the Singapore Infocomm Technology Security Authority (SITSA), to handle technology-related threats to the city-state's national security, a government minister said Wednesday.
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    Russian cybergangs make the Web a dangerous place 28/09/2009 08:46:00

    Affiliate networks use a bag of clever tricks to promote fake drugs, antivirus programs and other goods
    Russian cybergangs have established a robust system for promoting Web sites that sell fake antivirus software, pharmaceuticals and counterfeit luxury products, according to a new report from security vendor Sophos.
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    Businesses turn to DNS service to filter the Web 16/09/2009 05:03:00

    OpenDNS plans to offer a new service for the enterprise by year's end
    For National Veterinary Associates, the decision to block the Web was sealed with a virus.
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    As hacking hits home, China strengthens cyber laws 12/05/2009 12:12:00

    Cybercrime maximum sentences jump from three years to seven
    A year ago, when a Time Magazine reporter told Tan Dailin that he'd been identified as someone who may have hacked the Pentagon, he gasped and asked, "Will the FBI send special agents out to arrest me?"
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    Study: Cybersquatting Still Lucrative in Bad Economy 19/03/2009 09:42:00

    Research from MarkMonitor finds 80 percent of "abusive sites" identified in 2007 remain active; US, UK and Germany host the most
    Research from MarkMonitor finds 80 percent of "abusive sites" identified in 2007 remain active; US, UK and Germany host the most.
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    Downadup: Expert worries about smart phone, TinyURL threats 06/03/2009 13:21:00

    Malware writers just waiting for financial incentive to strike, F-Secure exec warns.
    Don't get Patrik Runald wrong: the Downadup worm (also called Conficker) has been a big deal.
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    Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn: Security Pros Warm to Web 2.0 Access 05/03/2009 08:08:00

    The view of many popular Web 2.0 web sites has morphed from work no-no to job necessity. Now more security pros are allowing employees to use them in the office.
    The view of many popular Web 2.0 web sites has morphed from work no-no to job necessity. Now more security pros are allowing employees to use them in the office.
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    Security researcher Kaminsky pushes DNS patching 20/02/2009 08:20:00

    Tells Black Hat DC crowd that organizations have been slow to react despite Kaminsky Bug
    Dan Kaminsky, who for years was ambivalent about securing DNS, has become an ardent supporter of DNS Security Extensions.
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