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E-Commerce Times: Best Firewalls for Big Enterprises02-Jul-03 07:00 ET
Story Highlights:“With multiple offices, thousands of employees and a wealth of electronic access points into their systems, large enterprises must lock down a great deal of infrastructure to stay safe. Although no firewall is perfect, several can keep even the most colossal companies relatively secure. Which are the best firewalls for big business?”
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ABCNews: Microsoft Finds Another Flaw in Passport02-Jul-03 03:14 ET
Story Highlights:“Microsoft Corp. said it has fixed another security flaw in its popular Internet Passport service, which could have allowed hackers to hijack some older accounts.”
Wired: Wireless Hunters on the Prowl02-Jul-03 02:00 ET
Story Highlights:“Despite rocketing popularity, awareness of WiFi’s weak security remains relatively low. WorldWide WarDrive takes to the streets to drive home the point that wireless networks need protection, too.”
TechWeb: Should Security Be Kept Secret?02-Jul-03 08:59 ET
Story Highlights:“Does a customers right-to-know extend to flaws in software and network security? Some state and national legislators definitely think so, and judging by Symantecs mea culpa over delays in disclosing a potential vulnerability in its software, industry leaders seem to agree with them.”
The Register: Transylvanian Hackers Put the Bite on01-Jul-03 08:35 ET
Story Highlights:“A gang of Romanian ‘cyber terrorists’ has blackmailed several top American firms to the tune of up to $50,000 apiece. The gang gained unauthorised access to protected databases, downloaded files, and threatened to publish sensitive commercial data on the Internet, if their demands weren’t met.”
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