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Novell patches eDirectory buffer overflow vulnerability
Novell has addressed a flaw in the iMonitor component of its eDirectory LDAP directory service that could be exploited to cause a denial of service. Article
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Oracle refuses to learn its lesson, experts say
Oracle critics say the database giant sits on known flaws for too long, leaving its applications open to attack. Is it time for infosec pros to extract Oracle products? Article
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How can I determine whether a database is hosted on a secure platform?
Learn what critical issues need to be addressed when determining if a database is hosted on a secure platform. Ask the Expert
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Oracle accidentally exposes flaw, exploit
A database researcher says details about a high-risk privilege escalation vulnerability were mistakenly posted on Oracle's MetaLink site last week. There's no patch, but there are workarounds. Article
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Security Blog Log: Yahoo's click-fraud problem
This week, security bloggers examined Yahoo's relationship with adware vendors, and the price Verizon paid for aggressive spam blocking. Also: Oracle's CSO starts a blog. Column
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Opinion: Ignoring data breaches means ignoring risk management
Corporate data breaches, leaks and losses have become commonplace, despite the recent onslaught of privacy compliance mandates and disclosure laws. While the consequences may not seem severe, corporations are not only losing tens of millions of dolla... Article
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Security Wire Weekly: WIndows Wi-Fi flaw, customer data leaks and the FBI reports how businesses cop
In this week's edition of Security Wire Weekly audio download; news of a Windows Wi-Fi flaw, the details behind two new customer data leaks and the results of an FBI study into how businesses are coping with attacks. Listen on your PC or download to ... News
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Oracle releases critical, out-of-cycle patch
Two months ahead of its next scheduled patch release, the database giant fixes critical security holes in its E-Business Suite. The flaw is in the software's diagnostic feature. Article
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Researcher: Oracle failed to patch critical flaw
Attackers could exploit a critical flaw in the Oracle PLSQL Gateway, a researcher warns, saying users have been vulnerable for months, but Oracle sees it differently. Article
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ChoicePoint settles FTC charges, pays $15 million
The personal records firm will pay $10 million in civil penalties and $5 million for consumer redress to settle charges after a widely publicized incident last year when thieves stole records of more than 163,000 people. Article
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