Security

Patch Tuesday’s update small, but critical, Microsoft says

Microsoft's monthly security bulletin reveals vulnerabilities that could impact third-party software, unbeknownst to corporate IT.

Commissioner launches privacy guide

Microsoft pushes ‘bottom of the barrel’ patches

Fixes just two flaws in light Patch Tuesday, but expect a whopper in June, say researchers

Senate confirms Alexander as chief of U.S. Cyber Command

Visa fraud alert puts banks, payment processors on guard

It warns of a coming fraudulent batch settlement attempt

EMC users voice mixed feelings about VPLEX appliance

EMC World attendees are concerned about its impact on other systems and cost

New attack tactic sidesteps Windows security software

'Very serious' says one antivirus exec, especially for Windows XP users

Should there be a Geneva Convention for fighting cyberwar?

Microsoft security exec raises the issue of how to fight computer threats

NASA Mars rover Sprit sleeps with the Martians

NASA’s Mars Rover Spirit now in Winter solstice; Will rover ever wake up?

System to surgically jam electronics taking shape

Raytheon BBN gets $8.3M to develop sophisticated electronic jamming system