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ID Mouse Has Finger on Security Concerns

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With concerns about computer security running high, German electronics and technology giant Siemens believes it has a simple, mouse-based alternative to the PC passwords and log-in codes that are so easy for users to forget -- and in some cases, too . . .

HP secure OS software for Linux

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Joubert Berger writes, "HP's new product, HP Secure OS Software for Linux, will help businesses secure their Linux environments by offering intrusion prevention, real-time protection against attacks, and damage containment.". . .

Sun denies Unix flaw

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Have you ever heard of a Linux vendor that tried to deny a security flaw in their open source product? "A number of Unix vendors have been alerted to a security flaw, but Sun Microsystems is refusing to acknowledge that any problem exists. Six vendors, including IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Sun, have been alerted to a vulnerability that ships with several Unix systems, which could allow a malicious attacker to take control of an affected system.. . .

Microsoft admits IE security alert lapse

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Fuel for those following the full disclosure vs. no-disclosure debate started by Microsoft recently. "Microsoft has admitted that it knew about a security hole in Internet Explorer (IE) a full week before it accused a security firm of acting irresponsibly for publicly disclosing details of the exploit.. . .

New Linux tool boosts security

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A small Australian company has released a Linux-based security tool it hopes will help speed corporate acceptance of the open-source operating system. InterSect Alliance has developed the first security auditing system for Linux, beating much larger organizations to the punch. . . .

MS to force IT-security censorship

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We all know how Microsoft likes to bully its many 'partners', so it comes as no surprise that the Beast has decided to apply its partnership muscle to silence the software and network security research community. The company is currently . . .

Time to stop defending Microsoft security

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Further information on why open source leads to a more secure environment. Bruce Schneier comments in this article why he thinks Microsoft wants a closed-door policy on security vulnerability disclosure. "Security firms, [Scott Culp] says, can just whisper the problems to Microsoft, which will promptly patch the hole.. . .

Red Hat Denies Security Flaw in `Enigma'

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Red Hat downplayed a security expert's report today of potential security problems with the latest release of its popular operating system software. The company confirmed that two files distributed with Red Hat Linux 7.2 lack digital signatures used for determining their . . .

Novell make a move into security

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Novell moves into the enterprise security market with an announcement of a new single sign-on product. Novell has updated its iChain single sign-on security product as the start of a new strategy for enterprise security that it will detail this week. . . .

Intrusion.com, Inc. Changes Name to Intrusion Inc.

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Intrusion.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:INTZ) ("Intrusion") today announced that it will change the company's name to Intrusion Inc. Intrusion is a leader in the intrusion detection market and offers complementary security appliances and vulnerability assessment solutions. The company intends to complete the . . .

The Big *BSD Interview

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This isn't a security article, but you will find it interesting. "Matt Dillon, not the famous actor but the kernel/VM FreeBSD hacker also well known for writting the Dice C compiler for the Amiga, is here with us today for . . .

IBM clamps down on wireless security

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IBM is expected to launch on Monday new services and software aimed at making wireless networks and communications more secure and widely used, the company said Sunday. IBM, based in Armonk, N.Y., said it put together a broad-based offering by its services division, Global Services, that helps companies assess, plan and implement ways to make their wireless applications and transactions more secure.. . .

MS Security Plan: OK, Kind Of

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Microsoft's newest security initiative is drawing jeers and a few cheers from industry experts. Many experts said Microsoft's Strategic Security Protection Program plan announced Wednesday is nothing more than a half-hearted attempt to assuage increasing demands from government, industry and consumers . . .

Microsoft confronts security fears

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Microsoft on Wednesday launched a major security initiative intended to address concerns that its software is prone to security problems and virus attacks. The world's largest software maker is looking to allay fears over ongoing security problems and recent worm . . .

NSA Secure Linux hits the shelves

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The National Security Agency (NSA) has released its second public version of the Security Enhanced Linux operating system. Although still in prototype, the Linux Security Modules based OS is designed to be an almost uncrackable development of the open source platform, . . .