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Security Blog Log: Oracle makes Microsoft look good
Microsoft gets plenty of flak for slow patching, but this week bloggers say they'll take Microsoft's patch process over Oracle's any day. Column
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Oracle patches 82 critical flaws
Attackers could exploit the latest Oracle vulnerabilities to access sensitive information, overwrite files or launch SQL injection attacks in numerous applications, including PeopleSoft and JD Edwards. Article
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Secure data transmission methods
The main purpose of this tip is to explore secure data transmission options that are available to help meet regulatory and legal requirements. Tip
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Marriott timeshare unit reports lost tapes
A division of hotel and travel company Marriott International Inc. divulged this week that it lost tapes containing data on 206,000 customers. Article
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Lost and found: DHL returns missing data tape
Two million ABN AMRO Mortgage customers breathe a sigh of relief after a backup tape had been reported missing. Still, customers are urged to check their credit activity. Article
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Guidance turns investigative tools on itself
The forensics software firm says it was compromised by hackers in November. It's just one in a growing list of companies admitting to recent attacks or lax security. Article
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How different DBMSes implement Internet database security
Learn what it takes to achieve comprehensive DBMS security, in this application security Ask the Expert Q&A. Ask the Expert
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Influential survey says security 'set back by 6 years'
Update: The SANS Top 20 vulnerability list for 2005 shows the bad guys attacking flawed apps and paying more attention to network holes. Article
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How to keep your data and database secure
In this Ask the Expert Q&A, Michael Cobb discusses why having a Web-based application that resides on the same server as the database can be problematic, and, what you can do to keep your data safe. Ask the Expert
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Security Bytes: FTC cracks down on alleged spyware distributors
Patches fix serious RealPlayer flaws, IM malcode launches phishing attacks; Microsoft warns of Macromedia Flash flaw; Liberty Alliance pushes stronger authentication; FEMA data security is in question; patches fix Veritas flaws and TransUnion suffers... Article
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