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BJ's settlement with FTC bodes ill for others
Just one day after the FTC hands down its ruling on the BJ's privacy breach, CardSystems reveals it failed to protect the data of 40 million credit card customers. Article
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Flaws in Oracle's Metalink similar to 'Google hacking'
Numerous flaws in Oracle's Metalink Knowledge Base could reveal sensitive customer reports on vulnerabilities and other matters. Other vendors may also be affected. Article
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Oracle releases patches, but not for many known flaws
As admins scrambled to patch numerous critical flaws in Oracle products today, some noted that fixes were unavailable for many other serious and well-known flaws. Article
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International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA)
IDEA (International Data Encryption Algorithm) is an encryption algorithm developed at ETH in Zurich, Switzerland. Definition
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Are identities safer on laptops than central databases?
Microsoft pledges better ID security. Given the theft of a laptop storing 100,000 Social Security numbers, Redmond's approach could prove controversial. Article
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Security Bytes: Database giant Oracle buys Oblix
Elsewhere, Linux kernel fixed, telecoms form new security alliance, cybersecurity regulation questioned and a vendor calls off a virus writing contest. Article
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Defense tactics for SQL injection attacks
Learn why fixing front-end Web code and appropriately configuring backend databases provides the best defense against SQL injection attacks. Tip
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Outsourcing IT services: Is it worth the security risk?
Kevin Beaver examines the risks to consider when contemplating outsourcing your IT services. Tip
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UPDATED: Multiple high-risk Oracle flaws
Twenty-three flaws headline Oracle's first quarterly patch cycle. Article
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Hot Pick: SQL Guard
Learn how Guardium's SQL Guard defends the underlying database code and engines from external attacks and internal misuse by monitoring traffic for illegal and malicious activity. Tip
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