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Google patches vulnerability in Desktop search tool
Google has issued a patch for a serious vulnerability involving Google Desktop that would have allowed attackers to steal personal information and possibly take control of a system remotely. News | 22 Feb 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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CIOs: Monitoring employees thwarts Internet abuse
CIOs are increasingly deploying Web filtering and content monitoring tools to keep their networks safe from malware. Big Brother may be watching, but CIOs say too bad -- it's working. Article | 01 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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No fixes for Microsoft Word zero-day flaws
Microsoft has released high-priority fixes for serious vulnerabilities in its Outlook and Excel applications, but there are no patches in the January batch for known Microsoft Word flaws that are currently under attack. News | 11 Jan 2007
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Research: IM malware attacks on the rise
With 41 new attacks carried out during December alone, 2006 proved to be a significant growth year for threats distributed over instant messaging systems. News | 03 Jan 2007
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Geezers revolt: Age discrimination tops the best CIO stories of 2006
Of the many issues we followed this year, age discrimination hit home hardest with our CIO readers. But other stories struck a nerve, too. Revisit the issues that mattered most to you in our 2006 collection of best CIO stories. Article | 21 Dec 2006
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Content monitoring tags questionable email activity
You've spent thousands to keep malware and hackers out, but what are you doing to keep your data inside? Encryption can lock things down, but you need visibility to make sure the data is truly safe. Article | 13 Dec 2006