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Oracle fixes 65 bugs / Spam threat worsens / UBS admin found guilty

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Rootkits get better at hiding
A new super stealthy rootkit may be a warning about a new generation of malware, security firm Symantec warns. - CNET News.com

Oracle plugs 65 security holes
The latest round of updates from Oracle fixes 65 security holes in the company's software. - CNET News.com

Banks to 'red flag' ID theft risks
U.S. legislators wish to require all banks to provide identity theft protection measures for their customers. - Reuters/CNET News.com

Perspective: Uncle Sam's half step to protect laptop data
Commentary about the need to make the recommendations for ldata security from the U.S. Office of Management and Budget requirements instead. - CNET News.com

HP's Memory Spot presents security challenge
Hewlett-Packards tiny wireless memory chip can become a new security risk that companies will have to deal with. - Computerworld

Seven ways to succeed in your first year as network security officer
Nikk Gilbert from Alstom Transport offers his advice on how to get success as a network security officer. - Computerworld

Oracle squashes 65 security bugs
Oracle has issued patches to its software that fixes a number of possible SQL injection vulnerabilites. Express edition not fixed thoug, expert criticizes. - eWEEK

Bill would transform VA cybersecurity
A committee in the U.S. House of Representatives has drafted a bill that is intended to speed up improvements of cybersecurity in the Veterans Affairs Department. - Government Computer News

The state of spam
Even though spam may seem less visible to the average user, spam has actually gotten worse and carries a more dangerous payload. - InformationWeek

Hackers striking databases in record numbers
Security vendor SecureWorks reports that hackers are testing its clients' databases in record numbers in attempt to break in. - InfoWorld

Google hacking malicious code
Search engine Google is not happy about Metasploit creator HD Moore's release of a malware search tool that uses Google to dig up live malware samples. - Internetnews.com

Vonage denies spyware charges
VoIP provider Vonage denies that it uses spyware to distribute its advertising, as one spyware expert claims. - InternetWeek.com

World's dumbest internet criminals
Criminals brag about their crimes on online social websites, giving law enforcement a goldmine of information. - NewsFactor

MySpace worm squished
A vulnerability in Adobe's Flash player made it possible for a worm to spread between profiles on MySpace.com. - Red Herring

New adware tricks users with security promise
Antivirus firm Panda warns about a new adware program that pretends to be a security program. - SC Magazine UK/US

VoIP new target for financial fraudsters
Email scammers have begun using VoIP phone numbers instead of links in their email bait to lure users into calling them and hand over their financial information. - Sydney Morning Herald

Jury returns guilty verdict over UBS sys admin
The jury has found a former systems administrator for UBS guilty on two of four charges on fraud and computer sabotage. - InformationWeek/TechWeb

Experts tell Congress U.S. e-voting security is flawed
The federal qualification proces for e-voting machines used in the U.S. has security flaws, experts told members of Congress. - EE Times/TechWeb

Security honeymoon over for VoIP
Case from Miami shows that VoIP providers are facing the same security issues as any other IP-based network. - TechWeb

Online fraudsters love webmail - true
Online fraudsters prefer to set up email accounts with webmail services like Yahoo for use in their frauds, study shows. - The Register

Gartner slams government security guidelines
Analyst firm Gartner dismisses the recent U.S. government demand for tightening security as a public relations response, rather than a response with an actual impact. - Vnunet.com

Vulnerability auctions compromising security
The uprising in trade with information about new vulnerabilities leads to less responsible disclosures, security firm warns. - ZDNet UK

Home Office 'wrong' over criminalization of IT pros
A disputed U.K. law could affect IT pros working with security, law experts confirms. - ZDNet UK

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