Security

Astronomers watch asteroids streaking toward Earth, Mars

‘Halting State’ a good read for security geeks

* Book review: 'Halting State'

Pressure from regulators motivates NAC purchases

* NAC can be a valuable tool in meeting regulatory requirements

Windows Small Business Server at risk from critical flaw

Cisco patches flaws in PIX, app accelerator

* Patches from Microsoft, Cisco, Mozilla, others * Worm fears shut down Skype video feature * 'Hacker Safe' seal: Web site shield, or target?, and other interesting reading

EU aims to clarify legal status of IP addresses

Advocacy group: No free pass for telecom spying

Update — Nokia claims 40 percent of phone market as profits rise

NTT DoCoMo in talks on Android-based cell phone

AT&T: mobile and broadband strong in Q4