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FTC promotes ID theft awareness
The government's new quiz aims to highlight the growing problem, but the latest data suggests many consumers still fail to protect their identity. Article
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ChoicePoint settles FTC charges, pays $15 million
The firm will pay $10 million in civil penalties and $5 million for consumer redress after thieves stole records of more than 163,000 people. Article
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Data leaks and losses abound
Whether it was a government Web site exposing sensitive data or a bank losing a tape with 90,000 customers' Social Security numbers, this week there were plenty of data security snafus. Article
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Marriott breach spotlights internal data security
Experts say Marriott's recent data loss shows that internal data security controls may be lagging at many companies. Article
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Learning Guide: SOX compliance for the security practitioner
This collection of resources offers security managers in-depth information to help keep their organization compliant with SOX. Learning Guide
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Spyware Survey: Do users want Uncle Sam in this fight?
In the final installment of our three-part series, users sound off on whether government should get more aggressive against spyware or get out of the way. Article
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Spyware Survey: Squashing the pests in your PC
In part 2 of our three-part series, users explain which weapons are best when they want to extract spyware from their network and keep it out. Article
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Spyware Survey: Coming to terms with the problem
Before you can effectively cleanse machines of unwelcomed files and programs, you must determine what to delete -- if you can find it. Article
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New Orleans CIO: Katrina spurs Internet election
New Orleans CIO Greg Meffert has initiated an Internet-voting project that will allow displaced residents to cast ballots in the next mayoral election. Article
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No love lost for this indicted spyware maker and these buyers
Modified private-detective program used to nab cheating mates leads to arrests for computer hacking. Article