May 12, 2011

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Google fixes 11 flaws in Chrome

Google late last week fixed 11 security flaws in its Chrome web browser that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service, or conduct spoofing attacks, according to an advisory from the US-CERT. Google, which provides monetary rewards for the disclosure of security bugs, paid more than $10,000 to various researchers for the flaws. The Google Chrome 5.0.375.127 stable channel update is available for Windows, Mac and Linux users. — AM
 

Calif. breach notification bill going back to the governor

A signature from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is the only thing standing in the way of a new measure that would strengthen California's groundbreaking data breach notification bill.
 

Stolen UConn laptop contained applicants' personal information

A laptop containing sensitive data from University of Connecticut applications recently was stolen.
 

There's something about searching for Cameron Diaz

Move over Jessica Biel. Cameron Diaz is now the most dangerous celebrity to search for online, according to McAfee.
 

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Cybersecurity mythbusting: Book smart versus street smart, Part 3

What are the top solutions CIOs and IT managers need to know to educate the highly educated and defend against cybercrimes such as phishing? In our conclusion we find that the key may be in raising situational awareness through education.
 

Part two: Blacklists, clustering and The Matrix

Using the analogy of workers inspecting marbles of varying colors, the author explains how organizations can apply clustering to defend against evolving threats.
 

Adobe issues emergency patch for Reader, Acrobat

Adobe on Thursday issued an emergency fix for Reader and Acrobat to address a "critical flaw," first disclosed at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, that could allow an attacker to compromise a user's system.
 

Intel to acquire McAfee for $7.7 billion

In one of the largest information security acquisitions of all time, Intel on Thursday announced plans to buy McAfee for $7.68 billion, a move that will help Intel grow its presence in the non-PC security market.
 

How we test products

Check out this month's issue to see the other companies we picked. 

How we test products:

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SC Congress Canada is open for business!

We've just wrapped our very successful third annual SC World Congress in New York. Now, we turn our attention to the inaugural SC Congress Canada, taking place Tuesday and Wednesday in Toronto. Register for SC Congress Canada and get essential solutions that every IT professional needs to counter current and future threats. Find products and services to help protect your organization from hackers, disgruntled employees and other security risks.

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SC Events Calendar

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SC Webcast: Securing, controlling and auditing critical databases

June 21, 2011
SC eConference: Auditing and compliance

July 28, 2011
SC eConference: Securing the cloud

Aug. 25, 2011
SC eSymposium: Social networking - Threats and solutions


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