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08 Feb

Oracle has an unscheduled security alert and patch for CVE-2010-0073. The issue affects WebLogic Server and is remotely exploitable. Details and patch are here http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/alerts/alert-cve-2010-0073.html, (Tue, Feb 9th)


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08 Feb

All that user-generated content? 95% is malware, spam


The latest research from Websense Security Labs paints a dreary but familiar picture of the state of online security threats. Echoing the bad news of other such recent reports, it seems the vast majority of the Web consists of malware and spam. Worse [...]

08 Feb

Verizon temporarily blocks some 4chan sites


Verizon spokesman says carrier blocked sites associated with online forum to thwart network attacks. It’s not clear which sites were affected and exactly what the trouble was.

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08 Feb

Security software maker Vitamin D exits beta


The software, created by three former Palm executives, lets people use an ordinary Web cam as a security system.

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08 Feb

Cheeky French hackers hijack Tata website


Now you see it, maintenant… non
Top flight outsourcing firm Tata Consulting Services appeared to have lost control of its website to hackers today, with the domain apparently being touted for sale.…
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08 Feb

PCI compliance: What it is and why it matters (Q&A)


Bob Russo, general manager of the PCI Security Standards Council, explains what his organization is doing to keep payment card data out of the hands of criminal hackers.

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08 Feb

China closes school for hackers


China has shown just how much it hates hackers with the arrest of three people who were making hacking tools available online.
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08 Feb

New UI, features highlight McAfee 2010 suites


Security suite vendor McAfee debuts their 2010 product line today, introducing an overhauled interface and new features in a bid to remain competitive.

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07 Feb

BlackBerry has spyware risk too, researcher says


Veracode researcher demonstrates spyware that allows someone to steal a stranger’s contact list, read text messages in real time and track the location of the phone.

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07 Feb

Oracle Releases Security Alert for WebLogic Server Vulnerability


Oracle has released a security alert to address a vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on an affected system.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Oracle security alert and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks.
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