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CIOs overconfident about protecting intellectual property
New research suggests most IT organizations think they're doing a good job protecting intellectual property. But their answers to questions about how they protect this information say otherwise. Article | 10 Jul 2007
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Security screeners sue over missing TSA hard drive
A union is suing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) over the loss of a computer hard drive containing the personal information of around 100,000 security screeners. The lawsuit would require the government agency to encrypt employee dat... News | 10 May 2007
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FCC imposes rules to prevent pretexting
The Federal Communications Commission hopes to prevent data burglaries with a set of new regulations for phone companies aimed at preventing the fraudulent practice called "pretexting." News | 04 Apr 2007
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T.J. Maxx probe finds broader hacking
The TJX Cos., the discount retailer best known for its T.J. Maxx and Marshalls clothing stores, said Wednesday that its hacking investigation has uncovered more extensive exposure of credit and debit card data than it previously believed. News | 22 Feb 2007
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Massachusetts leads national TJX data probe
The Massachusetts Attorney General is heading up a group of more than 30 states trying to force answers to how the massive TJX data breach happened. News | 08 Feb 2007
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IBM vows solution to identity theft outbreak
New software developed by IBM promises to put identity management in the hands of the consumer. Will it keep our personal information safe? That depends, analysts say. Article | 31 Jan 2007
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Top IT execs could take heat for TJX breach
Experts say senior IT executives at TJX are most likely on the hot seat today after the retail giant revealed Wednesday a massive computer security breach. Article | 18 Jan 2007
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You can't pretext an exploding laptop: 2006 winners and losers
They were the biggest losers -- and the biggest winners. From exploding laptops to a 29-year-old media millionaire, 2006 saw players either rising from the ashes, or falling from grace. Senior writer Linda Tucci picks her favorites of 2006. Article | 20 Dec 2006
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Online brokerage account scams worry SEC
High-tech crooks are hijacking online brokerage accounts by using spyware and operating from remote locations, sometimes in Eastern Europe, U.S. market regulators said on Friday. News | 16 Oct 2006
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Lax policies, not bad auditors responsible for stolen data
Companies take the heat when outside auditors "lose" personal data about customers and employees. Blame it on stupidity, carelessness or just plain bad luck, but don't blame the auditor. Article | 14 Sep 2006