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Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Identity Theft - Computer security battle goes on


Computer security battle goes on
New York files suit over software ads Computer security experts were pleased Tuesday that New York Atty. Gen. Eliot Spitzer filed a new lawsuit in the battle to stop Internet companies from illegally installing unwanted and "deceptive" software on computers.
Source: feeds.chicagotribune.com

PORTER COUNTY EDITION
Theft. Porter resident Patricia Witt reported her license plate stolen on Whiffletree Drive. Vandalism. Gary resident Danny Sterling reported his vehicle sustained $200 damage on Texas Street.
Source: www.nwitimes.com

EDITORIAL - Those Loose Laptops
The recent theft of a laptop computer containing sensitive account data has put Fidelity Investments on the defensive. The laptop, reportedly stolen when it was taken to a business meeting, contained information on 196,000 retirement-account customers, including their Social Security numbers.
Source: www.redorbit.com

Officials: Area man filmed minors
A Culpeper man was arrested April 12 on charges of pornography, grand larceny, computer invasion of privacy and credit card theft by the Culpeper Police Department.
Source: www.starexponent.com