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Cybercriminals refine data-sniffing software for ATM fraud

The malware, which steals PINs and card data, works on ATMs running Windows XP

Jun 4, 2009 2 mins

Fraud Hacking Malware

Judge sides with UK bank in ‘phantom withdrawal’ case

Halifax doesn't have to refund £2,100 to a man who believe his ATM card may have been cloned by criminals

Jun 4, 2009 3 mins

Encryption Fraud Network Security

Forrester: Deep Packet Inspection As An Enabling Technology

Jun 4, 2009 5 mins

Compliance Network Security Security

Sears settles online tracking complaint from FTC

Sears software collected bank statements, prescription records and e-mail messages, the agency says

Jun 4, 2009 2 mins

Legal Malware Manufacturing Industry

Microsoft plans jumbo patch day next week

Slates 10 updates, the most in eight months, and includes first fix for IE8

Jun 4, 2009 4 mins

Malware Network Security Windows Security

Hackers claim $10,000 prize for breaking into StrongWebmail

The site is not strong enough, hackers say

Jun 4, 2009 3 mins

Email Clients Hacking Network Security

The IT hiring conundrum

IT hiring forecasts show lots of jobs going unfilled despite growing unemployment rate

Jun 4, 2009 3 mins

Data Center Enterprise Applications Security

Web-hosting firm Pricewert objects to FTC shutdown

Symantec says its threat intelligence does back up FTC case

Jun 4, 2009 3 mins

Network Security Security

Researchers crack CEO’s e-mail account, want $10,000 prize

But StrongWebmail not yet ready to concede, wants to confirm claims

Jun 4, 2009 3 mins

Malware Network Security Security

Growing White House ties to Google draw protest

Consumer groups object to expected selection of Google exec to deputy CTO post

Jun 4, 2009 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Breach Government IT