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Data breach laws have no effect on prevention, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University say there is no evidence that breach notification laws prevent identity theft, but they may have other benefits. Article
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Walter Reed admits breach of patient information
An employee could have downloaded peer-to-peer (P2P) network software onto a hospital computer putting the data at risk. Article
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Stolen data ending up in Google cache, say researchers
Unprotected hacker drop sites are being crawled by search engines. Passwords, Social Security numbers and sensitive business information can be uncovered with a simple search. Article
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Societe Generale bolsters internal controls, discovers second insider
Trader Jerome Kerviel conducted more than $7 billion in fraudulent trades with the help of an assistant, according to an investigation conducted by banking giant Societe Generale Article
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Security breach management: Planning and preparation
All organizations face the risk of an information security breach. While it can be a gut-wrenching ordeal, learning how to manage a breach can make it much easier to contain the damage. In this tip, contributor Khalid Kark unveils several key priorit... Tip
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Companies still monitoring email manually, survey finds
In addition to monitoring email as a result of an investigation, companies are hiring people to audit content in outgoing messages, according to a new survey. Article
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NSS Labs to focus research on PCI technologies
In this podcast, Rick Moy of NSS Labs talks about how the firm's research help companies make informed buying decisions for PCI. Article
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Trading firms rethink risk strategy
Societe General scandal prompts changes in risk management controls to deal with rogue trading. News
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Security pros focused on internal threat, training
A recent survey shows organizations are worried about risks posed by employees and increasingly interested in training as the network perimeter continues to crumble. Article
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Verizon issues PCI self-assessment, support docs
Verizon Business is issuing a PCI self-assessment questionnaire and support documentation as part of its Partner Security Program (PSP). Article