Security

Researchers question Microsoft’s botnet take-down

No change in spam volume after Microsoft claims it crippled Waledac

A look back at the launch of Active Directory

* After less than impressive start, AD turns out to be rousing success

Open Source Is Not Always The Way To Go

While open source offers great features and flexibility the total cost of ownership issue can still result in choosing a different path sometimes

What Does ISO 27001 Mean to You?

FTC: Identity thefts down, but fraud complaints up

FTC report finds Florida and Nevada lead in identity theft and fraud categories

Passlogix announces V-GO Universal Authentication Manager

* Multiple authentication methods (smart card, proximity card, security token, biometric, even username/password) can be used to access the network

Regulations and resolutions of talking on mobile phones while driving

Adobe patches critical bug in Flash, Reader download tool

Urges Windows users to search PCs for flawed Adobe Download Manager

Three Google execs convicted over Italian bullying video

Google Video's distribution of a video of the bullying of a handicapped boy breached Italian privacy law

Italian telcos caught up in massive Mafia fraud

Fastweb and Telecom Italia Sparkle officials are named in an alleged €2 billion scam