Security Watch


Who's Digging Through Your Files?

Corporations need to be more transparent with consumers about how and when their private files are accessed.

The 'Wormability' Factor

Worm prediction formulas remain little more than educated guesswork.

Computer Associates: Asleep at the Switch?

Vulnerabilities in CA's backup solutions provoke questions about quality control.

Instant Mess(enger)

Even chatting online can expose you and your network to viruses and the like.

Russ' IE 7.0 Wish List

Details about the next version of Internet Explorer are sketchy, but at least we can hope for the best.

I, Robots.txt

A robot may not allow a well-behaved Web crawler or spider to expose confidential information.

Is 'Genuine Windows Validation' a Good Thing?

Microsoft's latest attempt to curb piracy restricts security patches to only owners of genuine copies of Windows.

Three Cheers for Disclosure

Here's to NGSSoftware for their commitment to detail.

Too Much Academic Freedom?

A crack in the ivory tower might require a Big Brother to patch.

Phone Malware Threat Grows

Viruses are reaching out and touching someone - everyone.

Microsoft AntiSpyware Makes its Debut

Not a spectacular entry, but it's a start.

Predictions for 2005

Security will finally make inroads into the minds of average consumers.

What's Under My Tree

All the good boys and girls on Russ' list get tech toys this Christmas.

Microsoft Drops Ball on Patch Notification

Who ever heard of knocking before entering?

Malware Not Taking Hold

Heads shake to as why but nod to the results.

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