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Computerworld Security
December 01, 2009
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In this issue:
1. Microsoft investigates Windows 'black screen of death'
2. Scammers get better tools for tapping social networks
3. Digital Security Stalled as Obama Eyes Afghanistan
4. IBM buys database security firm Guardium
5. Northrop Grumman launches cybersecurity research group
6. Court orders spam network to pay $15.2M
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Microsoft investigates Windows 'black screen of death'
Microsoft today confirmed that it is looking into reports that November's
security updates have triggered a black screen on some Windows users' PCs.
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Scammers get better tools for tapping social networks
New tools capable of quickly finding, gathering and correlating information
about individuals from social networking sites and other public sources are
giving online scammers a powerful new weapon, say security researchers.
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Digital Security Stalled as Obama Eyes Afghanistan
As Obama focuses on Afghanistan, the cybersecurity plan he announced six months
ago appears stuck in the mud. CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner says the President
must follow through on his promise to manage multiple crises at a time.
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IBM buys database security firm Guardium
IBM has acquired database security vendor Guardium, it said Monday, confirming
earlier reports. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Northrop Grumman launches cybersecurity research group
Government security contractor Northrop Grumman has joined with three leading
cybersecurity research universities to launch a research consortium focused on
fixing the most vexing problems in information security.
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Court orders spam network to pay $15.2M
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