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Does Wi-Fi security matter?

June 28, 2006 A large number of Wi-Fi networks are "horribly insecure," researchers say, but what that means is up for debate. TAGS: Wi-Fi network, security expert, researcher, WEP, Wi-Fi, security, router

New worm targets Apple chat users

February 16, 2006 The file, which spreads via the company's IM software, isn't a major threat, but security experts say it hints at vulnerabilities. TAGS: security expert, Symantec Corp., Apple iChat, Sophos Plc., Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, worm, threat, Apple Macintosh, security, trojan horse, McAfee Inc., Apple Mac OS, IM, operating system

Alarm growing over bot software

April 30, 2004 Many network administrators fret about the next worm, but security experts warn that a quieter, equally damaging threat is gaining control of large networks of computers. TAGS: AgoBot, bot, security expert, MSBlast worm, Internet Storm Center, Symantec Corp., network administrator, variant, security, worm, Internet security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

New PowerPoint hole used in cyberattacks

July 13, 2006 Alert of new, yet-to-be-patched Office flaw being exploited in attacks comes on heels of Microsoft's "Patch Tuesday." TAGS: flaw, cyberattack, Microsoft PowerPoint, security expert, vulnerability, Microsoft Excel, attack, alert, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Office, security, Microsoft Corp., PC

British legislation to enforce encryption key disclosure

May 18, 2006 Part of act would give police power to force businesses, individuals to hand over the keys in criminal investigations. TAGS: banker, police, security expert, Zurich, legislation, disclosure, encryption, key, U.K., security
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