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Perps beware: 'Jacking Macs' could prove hazardous

April 11, 2006 Software developer outfits MacBook Pros with car alarms to avert coffee shop thefts. Video: A solution for laptop theft? TAGS: Apple MacBook Pro, Apple MacBook, Missouri, alarm, remote control, Apple Computer, San Francisco, Apple Macintosh, notebook computer, laptop computer, photograph, battery, security, video

RFID passports arrive for Americans

August 14, 2006 State Department to begin handing out RFID-equipped passports despite lingering security, privacy concerns. TAGS: passport, RFID, e-passport, smart card, RFID chip, agency, digital signature, researcher, Las Vegas, document, security, U.S., radio, photograph, laptop computer

Gateway puts a trace on laptops

August 10, 2005 Antitheft technology for notebooks includes a LoJack-style tracker and a controversial security chip. TAGS: Absolute Software, Gateway Inc., PC company, laptop computer, notebook computer, Apple Computer, security, password

Breaking into a laptop via Wi-Fi

August 2, 2006 Flaws in software that runs wireless-networking hardware could let attackers take over PCs, including Macs, Black Hat warns. TAGS: Black Hat, researcher, Wi-Fi, flaw, attacker, attack, threat, software company, Apple MacBook, Apple Computer, laptop computer, Intel, PC, security, operating system, video

Vista, Leopard, Linux to compete in hack contest

February 7, 2008 An ethical hacking contest will pit the three operating systems against each other next month at CanSecWest conference. TAGS: hacking, contest, researcher, Linux, Apple MacBook, conference, security, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Computer, laptop computer, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft security zaps laptop tracer

December 15, 2005 Windows OneCare Live has been found to disable Absolute Software's Computrace LoJack software. TAGS: Absolute Software, antivirus software, Symantec Corp., security, Microsoft Corp., McAfee Inc., laptop computer, antivirus, Microsoft Windows

Intel sends out Centrino patches

August 2, 2006 Flaws in Centrino device drivers and ProSet management software compromise security of the wireless technology. TAGS: Intel Centrino, F-Secure Corp., patch management, Intel, device driver, chip company, flaw, vulnerability, security, Wi-Fi, laptop computer

GM drives Hummer-branded laptop

August 31, 2005 Itronix helps carmaker create a semi-military-grade computer complete with a Hummer logo. Photo: Laptop for the Hummer crowd TAGS: Itronix, Hummer, vehicle, laptop computer, radio, battery, security, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Hacking the hotel through the TV

August 1, 2005 Modern hotel TV systems let guests view their bill, access the Net and order premium channels. But they aren't secure, one hacker claims. TAGS: hotel, guest, Defcon, TV, billing, hacking, bill, laptop computer, USB, security

U.K. company fined over laptop theft

February 14, 2007 Financial institution failed to operate effective security measures to protect customers from data theft, government watchdog agency says. TAGS: U.K. company, information security, theft, procedure, laptop computer, security

Judge: Firm not negligent in failure to encrypt data

February 15, 2006 Federal court throws out suit attacking student loan provider for failing to encrypt customer database subsequently stolen. TAGS: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, identity fraud, Judge, personal information, security, laptop computer, database

Microsoft's leaner approach to Vista security

August 29, 2005 Microsoft is talking up Secure Startup in Windows Vista, the sole piece of its original hardware-based security plan to make it into the OS. TAGS: Palladium, access, Microsoft Windows Vista, software company, security, Microsoft Corp., BIOS, PC, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows, hard drive, operating system

Gartner: Ignore Vista until 2008

November 12, 2005 There is no compelling reason to rush into upgrading to the next version of Windows, the research firm says. TAGS: Gartner Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., firewall, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, laptop computer

Week in pictures: Laptops get blue-suede hues

December 2, 2005 roundup High style comes to some portable PCs, Symantec heads for the bunker, and robots take Tokyo. TAGS: robot, Tokyo, bot, Symantec Corp., LCD screen, laptop computer, LCD, Intel, security

Veterans Affairs to protect data on laptops

August 14, 2006 Encryption plan is latest attempt at recovering from thefts that potentially exposed personal data on millions of service members. TAGS: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, agency, theft, insurance, laptop computer, security

Laptop theft puts data of 98,000 at risk

March 29, 2005 PC stolen from UC Berkeley graduate admissions office held sensitive data on thousands of people, stretching back three decades. TAGS: social security number, incident, Social Security, data loss, theft, graduate student, personal information, university, school, laptop computer, security

Lenovo announces new wide-screen ThinkPads

September 13, 2005 Among other features, the new notebooks will use a magnesium alloy frame to help the devices recover in case they're dropped. TAGS: IBM zSeries, Lenovo, ThinkPad, IBM PC, wireless technology, China, EVDO, chairman, notebook computer, laptop computer, IBM Corp., Dell, PC, security

McAfee makes debut in safeguarding business data

February 5, 2007 Package called Data Loss Prevention Host helps security administrators prevent physical and electronic loss of company data. TAGS: data loss, McAfee Inc., DLP, security, laptop computer

New Apple patch plugs Wi-Fi hijack flaws

September 21, 2006 Security updates plug a trio of flaws that could be exploited to break into Macs via Wi-Fi connections. TAGS: SecureWorks Inc., Black Hat, flaw, Apple Computer, Apple MacBook, researcher, company representative, vulnerability, representative, Wi-Fi, IBM PowerPC, attacker, Apple Macintosh, security, wireless network, Apple Mac OS

White House orders better security for sensitive data

June 28, 2006 Office of Management and Budget gives agencies 45 days to comply with guidelines for laptops, handhelds. TAGS: security standard, agency, mobile device, handheld, laptop computer, security