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Computerworld Security
December 04, 2008
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In this issue:
* 5 must-do cybersecurity steps for Obama
* Virtually every Windows PC at risk, says Secunia
* Security, civil liberties experts question data mining
* Sun patches at least 14 bugs in Java
* Firefox users targeted by rare piece of malware
* Apple yanks antivirus advice from its Web site
Computerworld Blogs:
* High tech attacks need high tech response
* Apple: Ooops! Macs don't need anti-virus software
* Apple: We admit it --- Macs need anti-virus software
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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
5 must-do cybersecurity steps for Obama
Security experts are urging President-elect Barack Obama to pay attention to something that has a big impact on the economy and war: The nation's growing -- and fragile -- cyberinfrastructure.
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Virtually every Windows PC at risk, says Secunia
More than 98% of computers running Windows harbor at least one unpatched application -- and nearly half contain 11 or more programs at risk from attack, according to Danish security company Secunia.
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Security, civil liberties experts question data mining
The U.S. Congress should limit government data-mining efforts because some techniques don't work and many raise serious privacy concerns, two experts said Monday.
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MORE TOP STORIES
Sun patches at least 14 bugs in Java
Sun patched at least 14 vulnerabilities in Java yesterday when it updated the popular software to Version 6.0, Build 11. Windows users can get it now; Mac owners must await a security update from Apple.
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Firefox users targeted by rare piece of malware
Researchers at BitDefender have discovered a new type of malicious software that collects passwords for banking sites but targets only Firefox users.
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Apple yanks antivirus advice from its Web site
Apple has yanked a controversial support document from its Web site that urged Mac users to run antivirus software. The company said the advice -- which runs counter to its past claims about security -- was inaccurate. A researcher promptly criticized Apple for a lack of transparency.
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High tech attacks need high tech response
The recent attacks in Mumbai were carried out by assailants using high tech methods. It's just another way in which technology can be used not only for good, but for evil, as well.
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Apple: Ooops! Macs don't need anti-virus software
A day after the blogosphere noted that Apple has finally admitted Macs need anti-virus software, Apple has pulled a KnowledgeBase article recommending that Mac users install security software. When will Apple finally admit Macs need protection?
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Apple: We admit it --- Macs need anti-virus software
After too much denial, Apple has finally admitted that Mac users need to install anti-virus software. Now it's time for the company to pull its misleading ad that implies that while PCs are prone to viruses, Macs are immune.
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