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Sloppy school district auctions PCs with student data: In another example of how schools fail to take extra precautions to avoid security breaches, a Greenville, NC, school has auctioned off old school computers which contained the Social Security numbers of more than 59,000 Greenville County students, reports The Greenville News. The school is in negotiation with...; Tags: David Thomas, computer, security breach, Cybersecurity, IT Management, Education Technology; Blog posts 2006-12-11
Nikon magazine hit with security breach: Nikon magazine hit with security breachNo such thing as too carefulIt may not have been Nikon's fault that the breach happened, but it's great that they are taking responsibility to get in contact with their customers. Nikon is a reputable company, so this is a reminder that a security breach...; Tags: Nikon Corp., security breach, security, OOOOP; Discussion threads 2006-09-15
Ohio University suffers at least three security breaches: Ohio University suffers at least three security breacheswhat OSAny idea what OS was the server running on??Message has been deleted.Stop using SSNs for identification!I see some have been asking what OS was compromised in the attack. It wouldn't be out of the question for it to have been Windows machines....; Tags: Operating systems, Operational accounting, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, operating system, social security number, Linux, Social Security, security breach, security, Ohio University; Discussion threads 2006-05-11
Suffering in silence with data leaks: Suffering in silence with data leaksIt's all a matter of moneyUntil it costs a business more to fix breaches than it does their security, nothing will happen.The way most businesses look at this is simple: it costs me a little bad PR (Public Relations) if we have a break-in. I...; Tags: Sales channel, bad-PR, Capital One Financial Corp., credit card, security breach, security, U.S. Congress; Discussion threads 2006-03-29
Firefox 2.0 alpha set for release: Firefox 2.0 alpha set for releaseFor the 500th time......how about a native msi installer for us sysadmins who would like to deploy it via AD.Ba, humbug . . .I'm sticking with IE. I just love my crashes, malware, and security breaches.Not sure about "places"I like having a bookmarks.htm file I...; Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, Web site, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, installer, security breach, MSI, crashe; Discussion threads 2006-03-21

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A new career: isotope designer: According to a Michigan State University (MSU) news release, 'Made-to-order isotopes hold promise on science's frontier,' nuclear physicists can now start a new career as isotope designers. These scientists can build specific rare isotopes to solve scientific problems and open doors to new technologies. The lead researcher says this approach...; Tags: Michigan State University, Nanotechnology, Semiconductors, Professional Development, Productivity, Emerging Technologies, Hardware, Career, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-10
Microsoft not pulling XP SP3 again (so far): Microsoft isn't halting Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 distribution -- so far, at least -- in spite of endless-reboot problems reported by AMD-based PC customers, a company spokeswoman said on May 9. Reports of the reboot problem are cropping up on Microsoft forums and other sites...; Tags: Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Network Magic simplifies tasks for home users: Network Magic from Pure Networks isn't a new product, but it's new to me. I've been playing around with this home-network manager for a week or so, and I think it's a great solution for those who are unfamiliar with networking. Its clean design and easy-to-understand interface helps you perform...; Tags: Network, Network Magic, Network Map, Network Advisor, Networking, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Google's open source problem is Affero: Google's open source problem is AfferoOrly?So, if I understand things correctly (from the linked article and this), Affero would require Google to release their source code updates for software that runs the [i]services[/i] they sell, not just for compiled software packages as under the current Affero?In the case of the...; Tags: Mac-user, Affero, F/OSS, open source, AGPL, Google Inc., source code; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Gmail can be used as "Spam Bazooka": INSERT, the Information Security Research Team, has sucessfully created a proof of concept exploiting the "trust hierarchy" that exists between mail service providers. Taking advantage of the way Gmail forwards messages, the team was able to send 4000 messages in a short period of time from a single account...; Tags: Google Inc., Google Gmail, Vulnerability, Spam, E-mail Providers, Security, Internet, Garett Rogers; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Health care debate is a neverending story: Health care debate is a neverending storySupply and demandOf course there's a way to balance the two. It's called the Market. Get third-party pay out of the equation, and demand and supply laws will come into effect.The reason demand is so high is because prices are artificially low. Whenever you...; Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Insurance, health care; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Minimizing XP SP3 woes - UPDATED: I'm getting sporadic reports of Windows XP users having problems installing XP SP3 on some systems. Here are some tips to help make the install process a little smoother. Disable AV software It seems that some antivirus (AV) software causes the SP3 install to hang, while...; Tags: Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., AV, Service Pack 3 Setup, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Oil's superspike may make telecommuting the norm: Can the price of crude--currently above $125 a barrel and the high gas prices that go with it--make telecommuting the norm? These questions come up typically with crises and natural disasters. For instance, if there was an avian flu outbreak workers across the U.S. would have to...; Tags: Information Technology, Worker, Telecommuting, Help Desk, Call Centers, Strategy, Human Resources, Workforce Management, It Operations, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Wall Street: Too much sway over the tech sector?: Wall Street: Too much sway over the tech sector?Yes butThis is a constant refrain. The short termism we see dominates the way tech companies behave.. It's dark side is what happens when companies get over awed eg i2. I'm glad so many of the newbies are not looking for exits...; Tags: Investment, Financial accounting, sway, technology sector, shareholder, stock; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
A conversation with Charles Phillips, president Oracle: This morning I participated in a round table conversation with Charles Phillips, president of Oracle, discussing his take on Enterprise 2.0 technologies and how they apply to Oracle's view of the enterprise applications space. While there was nothing earth shatteringly new in what he said, some nuggets emerged. ...; Tags: Oracle Corp., Enterprise 2.0, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-05-09
A brief summary: This is not an excerpt from Brief - those ended last week, and next week we'll start the long and boring slog through the second volume in the series: Business Information Technology: Foundations and Culture. Its purpose, where Brief is addressed to top level executives and Defen is intended for...; Tags: Information Technology, MySQL, Jonathan Schwartz, Open Source, Databases, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Management, Paul Murphy; Blog posts 2008-05-09
News to know: Office 2007 SP1; Microsoft security; KVM vs. Xen; AMD: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Mark your calendars: Microsoft to push Office 2007 SP1 on June 16 EIC podcast: SAP; JavaOne; AMD, Microhoo Larry Dignan: Microsoft previews three critical bulletins; two for Office Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft shares...; Tags: Security, Microsoft Office 2007, Xen, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Raising the bar for hackers (Security): Many production plants are linked to the Internet and utilize standard software, which makes them a potential target for hackers. Siemens is making these systems more secure.; Tags: Siemens AG, Hacker, Hacking, Internet, Security; White papers 2008-05-09
Eyes on Everything- Industry (Security): A city's reputation depends largely on whether residents and visitors feel safe. Siemens offers solutions that range from intelligent video surveillance of public spaces and subway system to worldwide container tracking for major ports.; Tags: Security, Siemens AG, Industry, Corporate Communications, Marketing; White papers 2008-05-09
Devicescape for Windows Mobile: Devicescape for Windows Mobile enables your smartphone or PDA to automatically connect to Wi-Fi hotspots and home networks without having to start your browser, enter usernames and passwords, or configure security settings. Just power on your device and you'll be surfing the Internet or downloading e-mail in mere seconds. Support...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Network, Notebook Computer, Devicescape Software, Wireless LANs, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Operating Systems, Networking, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-09