Security

iDefense warns of multiple xpdf flaws

* Patches from Debian, HP, Fedora, others * Beware new chatty IM bug * More new Rbot variants

Mozilla claims Firefox 1.5 hole poses minor risk

Is Novell Identity Manager too pricey?

* Novell's complicated pricing model for Identity Manager

Broadband mobile WiMAX wireless standard approved

Qualys announces support for vulnerability rating methodology

Intel working on rootkit detection techniques

New York breach notification law goes into effect

Mobility vendors reinforce security capabilities

* Wireless IPS, mobile VPN products gain sophistication

Acquisitions mania heats up in the identity management world

* Key vendors see identity management as central to their future strategies

How real is the threat of ID theft when holiday shopping online?

* Consumers' attitudes to identity theft