ROBERT MCMILLAN
Microsoft Security Patch Seven Years in the Making
An SMB bug fixed by Microsoft Tuesday was publicly disclosed more than seven years ago.
Microsoft Fixes Critical Web Bugs
Microsoft released two security updates for its Windows operating system Tuesday to patch flaws that could give attackers new ways to install malicious software on a victim's computer.
WPA Wi-Fi Encryption is Cracked
Researchers plan to disclose a partial crack of the WPA wireless security standard next week.
A Jailbreak for Google's Android
Hackers have found a way to get root access to a G1 Android mobile phone.
IT Worker Let Spammers Into Ex-employer's Servers
A man has been sentenced to a year in prison for turning his former employer's e-mail servers into open relay systems for spammers.
Seeing Tough Times Ahead, Symantec Plans Layoffs
Anticipating a slowdown in IT spending, Symantec expects to begin laying off employees next month
Worm Uses Google To Target Facebook
A malicious program that sprang up on Facebook.com in late July has surfaced again, this time using Google's Web sites to sneak around security filters.
Former Worker Sentenced for Wrecking Servers
A former contract systems administrator will serve six months in prison for sabotaging systems at his former employer after being fired.
Symantec Builds Incubator for New Ideas
Symantec is developing a startup-style Incubator division for new projects.
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