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Oracle to patch 37 flaws
Database giant Oracle Corp. offered a preview of its April Critical Patch Update (CPU). Fixes are planned for 37 flaws across its product line. Article | 10 Apr 2007
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Google boosts privacy, but storage glut continues
Google is right in making its server log data anonymous after 18-24 months. But the mammoth amount of data being collected is still a major concern. Column | 15 Mar 2007
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TJX data breach faces FTC probe
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) confirmed it is investigating events surrounding the data breach at TJX Companies Inc. TJX says it is cooperating with investigators. Article | 13 Mar 2007
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Database security undermined by protocol loopholes, lax defenses
A database security vendor says database client-server protocols are being targeted by attackers. An analyst says enterprises are adding defenses. Article | 06 Mar 2007
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Gartner: IT departments lack finances to protect data
A new Gartner report says 15 million consumers were victimized by identity theft over 12 months, because companies keep making mistakes like those made by TJX. Article | 06 Mar 2007
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Where's Larry? Ellison calls out sick at RSA Conference
Despite the Oracle CEO's no-show, the database software giant talked up its framework for secure data sharing; meanwhile, CA's CEO called for simplified security products. Article | 08 Feb 2007
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Keynoters speak volumes
Times have changed, and RSA Conference keynote speakers no longer need cryptography and security backgrounds. This year's headliners include several rock stars of the IT industry, along with some newcomers and several old veterans. Article | 05 Feb 2007
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Oracle releases 51 security fixes
The flaws are across Oracle's product line and attackers could exploit them remotely to compromise vulnerable systems. Article | 17 Jan 2007
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Oracle emulates Microsoft with advance patch notice
Oracle will patch 52 security flaws across its product line Tuesday, according to its inaugural CPU advance notification bulletin. Article | 12 Jan 2007
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Cisco software vulnerable to attack
Cisco's Clean Access software and Clean Access Manager are at risk to attack. A malicious user can access a database snapshot and download it without authentication. Article | 04 Jan 2007
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