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November 20, 2009

Peer-to-Peer Software Ban Sought Los Alamos Computer Security Weak Security Firm Fortinet Plans IPO U.K. Police Make Trojan Virus Arrests Smartphones: New Security Risks FBI Says Hackers Targeting Law Firms Stung by an embarrassing electronic leak revealing ethics investigations into dozens of lawmakers, Congress moved to prohibit federal employees from using the file-sharing software blamed for the disclosure. Security weaknesses uncovered in Los Alamos National Laboratory's computer network increase the risk of a classified-information breach, says the Government Accountability Office. Fortinet plans to go public in an initial public offering, giving investors a chance to tap a network security provider with sales that are expected to grow. The IPO could be valued at $137.5 million or more. British police have made the first European arrests connected to the spread of a data-thieving virus that is thought to have infected tens of thousands of computers around the world. Smartphones are increasingly prevalent and adept at handling more tasks, including trading stocks, paying bills, and buying stuff online. That makes them attractive to thieves and hackers. Hackers are targeting law firms and public relations companies with a sophisticated e-mail scheme that breaks into their computer networks to steal sensitive data, often linked to large corporate clients.   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   Peer-to-Peer Software Ban Sought   Los Alamos Computer Security Weak Security Firm Fortinet Plans IPO Network security provider sees growth.   FULL STORY U.K. Police Make Trojan Virus Arrests Malware steals passwords, data.   FULL STORY Smartphones: New Security Risks Viruses, spyware emerge as threats.   FULL STORY FBI Says Hackers Targeting Law Firms Attacks often come via 'spear phishing.'   FULL STORY Network Security More Peer-to-Peer Software Ban Sought Los Alamos Computer Security Weak Security Firm Fortinet Plans IPO Viruses & Worms More U.K. Police Make Trojan Virus Arrests MS Study Sees Growing Worm Threat Framed for Child Porn -- By a PC Virus Spam & Hackers More FBI Says Hackers Targeting Law Firms Phishing Scams in Social Networks Officials Bust ATM Hacking Ring Security Products More Just How Secure Is Windows 7? Net Security: A Solid Corner of Tech Symantec Results Beat Street View Mobile Security More Smartphones: New Security Risks Lock-and-Load Security for Your PC Review : The HP ProBook 4410s Windows Security More First Aid for Forgotten Passwords Handy, Free Windows 7 Utilities First Windows 7 Exploit Evades SDL EST Press Releases More Prism Polices Virtual Infrastructures DeepNines Security Labs Launches F5 Delivers Web Security Solutions

Lock-and-Load Security for Your PC MS Study Sees Growing Worm Threat Phishing Scams in Social Networks First Aid for Forgotten Passwords Handy, Free Windows 7 Utilities First Windows 7 Exploit Evades SDL Just How Secure Is Windows 7? Sophos, Microsoft have different views. Average Rating: Vista More Secure Than Windows XP Windows 7 security could be expensive. Average Rating: DeepNines Security Labs Launches Internet security statistics released. Average Rating: Patch Tuesday Fixes Serious Threats Three of six patches rated critical. Average Rating: Social-Networking Security a Concern Facebook hijacking shows dangers. Average Rating:

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Network Security Spotlight

House Lawmakers Push Ban on Peer-to-Peer Software Stung by an embarrassing electronic leak revealing ethics investigations into dozens of lawmakers, Congress moved to prohibit federal employees from using the file-sharing software blamed for the disclosure.   GAO: Los Alamos Computer Security Has Weaknesses Security weaknesses uncovered in Los Alamos National Laboratory's computer network increase the risk of a classified-information breach, says the Government Accountability Office.   Computer Security Firm Fortinet Plans IPO This Week Fortinet plans to go public in an initial public offering, giving investors a chance to tap a network security provider with sales that are expected to grow. The IPO could be valued at $137.5 million or more.

Enterprise Hardware Spotlight

New Pogoplug 'Personal Cloud' Does Social Networking Cloud Engines has released its newest version of the Pogoplug, a small "multimedia sharing device" that connects hard drives to the Internet and allows a user to access the files remotely.   Apple Tablet Rumored Delayed as Publisher Gears Up There have been so many rumors of an Apple tablet that it has taken on legendary status. But now the legend is being revised with reports of a delay and that a major publisher is getting ready.   Rumors of Steep Mac Discounts Seen as Unlikely Apple rumors are always the most popular during the holiday season. With Black Friday coming, the rumor mill is hinting that Apple is about to offer super-steep discounts on iPods and iMacs.

Enterprise Technology Spotlight

Smartphones: A Bigger Target for Security Threats Smartphones are increasingly prevalent and adept at handling more tasks, including trading stocks, paying bills, and buying stuff online. That makes them attractive to thieves and hackers.   FBI Says Hackers Targeting Law Firms, PR Companies Hackers are targeting law firms and public relations companies with a sophisticated e-mail scheme that breaks into their computer networks to steal sensitive data, often linked to large corporate clients.   Lock-and-Load Security for Your PC While most people know about the dangers of suspicious Web sites and unknown e-mail attachments, what about physical security? Leaving your computer unsecured could be the biggest mistake you make.

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