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Microsoft’s new browser haunted by old flaw, 10/30/06
A security problem originally found in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 6 browser has returned to haunt IE7, the new version of the browser launched two weeks ago, a security consultant said Monday.
Network World Hot Seat Video: Keeping insider information inside, 10/30/06
PortAuthority’s appliance-based approach to data protection helps keep company secrets from getting out. PortAuthority President & CEO Pete Foley explains how it all works on this week’s Network World Hot Seat.
Seagate tries again with encrypted drive, 10/29/06
Beginning early next year, Seagate Technology will begin shipping its first widely available hard drives with built-in encryption.
Editorial: Catching up with Green Armor, 10/27/06
When we first encountered Green Armor Solutions, the start-up just had launched a simple but what looked to be effective technology to help Web site operators safeguard customers from phishing.
Technology Insider: Vet the ILM vendors, 10/28/06
Is any ILM vendor likely to offer one-stop shopping capable of meeting all your needs? The short answer is an emphatic no.
Start-up bolsters former PricewaterhouseCoopers compliance platform, 10/27/06
Brabeion Software this week unveiled a dashboard product designed to help companies see at a glance the compliance status of their IT assets and what needs to be done to meet audit and regulatory requirements.
Phishing attack targets MySpace users, 10/27/06
Phishers have found a way to use genuine MySpace.com accounts to trick users into revealing their account information.
