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Sunday, May 14, 2006

Phishing scheme hits Billings again (Phishing)


Phishing scheme hits Billings again
"Phishing," which is the theft of company logos to design legitimate looking e-mails aimed at getting personal financial information, is hitting Billings banks now.
Source: billingsgazette.net

Beyond Outlook: Five Alternative E-Mail Apps
If I say the word "e-mail" to you, chances are that one of the first (if not the first) words that will pop into your head will be Outlook.
Source: www.governmententerprise.com

USC Hacker Case Pivotal To Future Web Security
Eric McCarty claims he hacked into the University of Southern California's computer system to warn of its vulnerabilities. The case could be a watershed event in the area of security research.
Source: www.crn.com

Ballmer talks up bullet-proof Vista security
Windows Vista will deliver a level of security that could bring an end to traditional virus and worm attacks, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer claimed during a public speaking engagement in Silicon Valley yesterday.
Source: www.pcw.co.uk

The Evils that Lurk in Idle Web Surf
Web surfing: the harmless office downtime activity of a thousand IT disasters. What is behind the disconnect between the IT department and clients when it comes to responsibility over Web security
Source: www.eweek.com