Latest security news.
Microsoft to fix URI security flaw after criticism, 10/11/07: Microsoft plans to fix a bug in the Windows operating system that has been blamed for a handful of critical vulnerabilities in Windows software.
Trend Micro releases 2008 security suites, debuts Pro package, 10/11/07:Trend Micro has released it’s 2008 Internet security suite, comprising three separate offerings aimed at various levels of Internet usage.
Quantum cryptography to secure ballots in Swiss election, 10/10/07: Swiss officials are using quantum cryptography technology to protect voting ballots cast in the Geneva region of Switzerland during parliamentary elections to be held Oct. 21, marking the first time this type of advanced encryption will be used for election protection purposes.
Beware of default passwords when converting CiscoWorks wireless devices: Cisco is urging CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine customers who have converted to a Cisco Wireless Control System to set strong passwords for all accounts on the WCS.
The dirty details of biometrics, 10/11/07: If the fingerprint-smudged glass plates on biometric devices skeeve you out, Purdue University researchers have some good news for you: The devices aren’t any germier than typical doorknobs.
California state site can’t shake porn problems, 10/11/07: The Web site blamed for last week’s Internet problems within the State of California has been taken offline after links to pornographic material reappeared on the site.
.Asia registry to crack down on phishy domains, 10/11/07: The registry for the new .asia TLD (top-level domain) plans to ban domain names that are consistently used for phishing sites.
Buzzblog: A burning question: What’s up with all the fires?: That iPod-in-the-pants conflagration earlier this week provided the ignition point for my curiosity: I mean doesn’t it seem as though we’re seeing an inordinate number of technology-related fires this year? Check out these 10 stories.
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