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Microsoft warns of new IE bug; attacks under way
In its second such admission in the past two months, Microsoft today warned of a critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer that is already being exploited by hackers. Read more...

Travelers file complaints over TSA body scanners

Wi-Fi troubleshooting gets easier, more portable

Password application gives wrong info to fraudsters

Microsoft cranks out new identity management software

SafeNet looks to secure data in the cloud

Microsoft again pushes patch linked to Windows blue screens

RSA: One man's life on the security D-list

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Cisco develops VPN client for PCs, smartphones

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How to Protect Your Funds Online
Business banking is a popular target for hacks and attacks. Craig Priess of Guardian Analytics offers practical defensive steps.

Microsoft delivers feature-rich SSL-VPN
We tested Whale Communications' SSL VPN back in 2003 and the product didn't fare very well. Microsoft bought Whale in 2006, jettisoned some of the strange idiosyncracies of the product, dramatically simplified management, and subsequently integrated several Vista and Windows 7 technologies.

Losing sleep over three data breaches in a year
Never mind three strikes and you're out. How about three strikes and I've got to ask myself if I even want to be in one of your hotels in the first place.

Losing sleep over three data breaches in a year
Never mind three strikes and you're out. How about three strikes and I've got to ask myself if I even want to be in one of your hotels in the first place.

Underrated computing threats you need to know about
Think your PC is completed protected? Not necessarily. There are some hidden dangers out there you may not have thought of.

Protect Data With On-the-Go Drive Encryption
This past January, the health organization Kaiser Permanente reported a theft of an external hard drive from an em­­ployee's car. The hard drive contained data on about 15,500 Northern California patients, including their full names, medical record numbers, and, in some cases, gender, dates of birth, and other info on treatment and care received at Kaiser (but not patients' social security numbers or financial data).

One or Two Anti-Malware Programs?
Jeremy Sutherland asked if it's really a good idea to supplement your regular antivirus program with something like SuperAntiSpyware or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. I've recommended doing just that in the past.

Four Survival Tips
For the newcomer, the RSA security conference can be overwhelming. Follow these four strategies to get the most from it.

Enterprise security tips on a small-business budget
Whether your business is a big fish or a small-fry home office, you can get hacked just the same. Here are a few tips to protect your users and your networks -- steps that even enterprise-class security specialists may slip up on.

Free VirusTotal Uploader Links to 40 Antivirus Programs
The VirusTotal.com Web site offers a free but invaluable security service. It will scan any Web download, e-mail attachment or other file you send it with 40-odd different antivirus scanners to let you know whether it's safe for your computer. The free VirusTotal Uploader utility makes sending a file to the site a breeze by adding a new right-click option for any file.

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