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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 | 20 Jun 2005
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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 | 29 May 2005
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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 | 12 Apr 2005
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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 | 30 Mar 2005
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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 | 29 Mar 2005
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UPDATED: Multiple high-risk Oracle flaws
Twenty-three flaws headline Oracle's first quarterly patch cycle. Article | 18 Jan 2005
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E-voting worries
Security issues surrounding e-voting mire the technology in controversy. Article | 01 Nov 2004
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E-voting: Have we rushed to market?
Did a rush to market release insecure e-voting machines that could allow the results of tomorrow's election to be challenged? Article | 01 Nov 2004
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Sun fixes flaw in Java proxy server
The Santa Clara, Calif., company issued a fix for a highly critical flaw in its proxy server. Article | 01 Nov 2004
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Activists fear e-voting security glitches
Political activists and IT experts fear security glitches could affect e-voting machines -- and the outcome of a close presidential race. Article | 01 Nov 2004
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