Security

Users at LinuxWorld talk up security

Regulatory burdens and intellectural property issues also get an airing.

VeriFone buys e-payments company for $793 million

Microsoft set to patch IE, Windows, Office this week

* Patches from Microsoft, HP, Fedora, others * Beware virus that threatens Linux or Windows PCs * Researcher: Web services security risks largely ignored, and other interesting reading

U.S. government agency warned on weak IT security

Patch proxy eases update pressure

* Solution offers a way to keep regulatory requirements in check

Oracle Server flaw sparks warning

Software flaw in Oracle Server could allow users to read, modify and delete data used by Oracle applications, security expert warns.

Florida county Web site serves up sensitive information

New Zealand sites vulnerable to Google hacking

Keeping a wireless network safe from product vulnerabilities

Microsoft exec warns of rootkits