IT Security News
Most consumers reuse banking passwords on other sites
(4/16/2009) The majority of online banking customers reuse their online-banking login credentials on other websites, according to a new survey on password insecurity.
Oracle starts year with hefty patch update
(4/16/2009) On Tuesday, January 12, Oracle plans to release its monthly/quarterly Critical Patch Update that will include 24 fixes, some of which affect multiple products.
Adobe To Surpass Microsoft As Hacker Target
(4/16/2009) McAfee says Adobe Reader and Flash will top Microsoft Office as the favorite target of cybercriminals in 2010.
Student Seeks New Trial in Music Downloading Case
(4/16/2009) The Boston University student who was fined US $675,000 for illegally downloading music has asked a judge to reduce the penalty or give him a retrial. Joel Tenenbaum, who was fined US $22,500 for each of 30 songs he was found guilty of downloading in violation of copyright law, says the amount is "grossly excessive."
NSA Is Giving Microsoft Some Help On Windows 7 Security
(4/16/2009) The National Security Agency has been working with Microsoft Corp. to help improve security measures for its new Windows 7 operating system.
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Security Advisory: Phishing attempts
New Phishing Attempts
Security Advisory: Microsoft Vulnerability/Exploit (10/2)
Microsoft has released a security advisory without an associated patch.
Security Advisory: Microsoft Patches Released, 5 CRITICAL
Microsoft is releasing the following six new security bulletins for newly discovered vulnerabilities which may affect systems you support.
Apple iTunes Update- 9/24/09
Apple iTunes Update
Security Advisory: IIS Vulnerability Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Security Advisory: IIS Vulnerability Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Security Advisory: Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Read more about new Apple Updates.
Security Advisory: Out of Band Microsoft Patches
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (972260)
¿Botnet¿ breaches 75,000 computers, study says
¿Kneber botnet¿ infecting online financial systems, social networking sites
Adobe Flash vulnerability 8/09
Adobe Flash vulnerability affects Flash Player and other Adobe products
IT Security Tips
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IT Security Videos
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Video winner from Educause 2009 Computer Security Awareness Video Contest.
Phishing Scams in Plain English
A short guide to recognizing and avoiding phishing scams.
Deter. Detect, Defend. Avoid ID Theft
A 10-minute educational video that provides an overview of identity theft and outlines the steps customers can take.