Microsoft kills more third-party ActiveX controls




Complaints filed in Michigan over RIAA's piracy investigators




Linux patent pool to push for 'defensive publication'





Microsoft issues massive security update for Windows, Office





European court delays British hacker's extradition to U.S.





Internet fraud: lots of complaints, few repercussions




Russian hacker 'militia' mobilizes to attack Georgia
Update: Estonia, Poland help Georgia fight cyberattacks




VMware licensing bug blacks out virtual servers






Amid Controversy, Outed Steroid Sites Still Online - 8/13/2008 2:45:00 PM Anti-fraud groups, US Internet registrars at odds over takedown of 'roid sites





MIT Presentation on Subway Hack Leaks Out - 8/12/2008 5:56:00 PM In ironic twist, court documents that argue for suppression of Defcon presentation help distribute data about the hack





6 Reasons Today’s Olympic Swimmers are Breaking Records
High-tech doping? Maybe...






TSA Amasses Secret Database on Air Travelers
The Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration Agency (TSA) disclosed that it amassed a secret database of air travelers who arrived at airports without a drivers license or passport. The database also includes information on the traveler's companions. The TSA reported it routinely shared access to this once secret database with other law enforcement agencies. The TSA now says that it will no longer add the names of travelers who arrive at airports without a drivers license or passport. There is no word on whether those previously added to the database for not having a drivers license or passport will be removed. Privacy requires that there be no secret databases because they can be used to cause real harm to the rights of individuals. Secret databases may also allow abuse and misuse of government resources, while preventing effective oversight of the agency by the public.
Fliers without ID placed on TSA list, USA Today, August 13, 2008
Posted by EPIC on August 13, 2008.
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Microsoft Patches 26 Security Holes
http://blogs.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/






Browser toolbar to check site securityNews Brief, 2008-08-11
Errata Security plans to release an add-on for major browsers that will check the most obvious security shortfalls for Web sites.






Mandiant researchers win Race to ZeroNews Brief, 2008-08-11Consultants with the firm sneak all ten samples of malware past major antivirus engines, urging companies to focus on defense-in-depth strategies.







Windows Live Messenger 9.0 Build M1 in All Its Splendor






Securing your OCS deployment
by Deb Shinder
Articles / Misc Network Security
Taking a look at the security concerns involved with unified communications and how to add security to OCS.







Air Force Halts Cyber Command Program
After months touting its intention to be the front line for defending cyberspace, the Air Force has suspended plans to establish its much hyped Cyber Command program, according to Nextgov.
The program is being halted until new senior Air Force leaders have time to review it and determine a focus and direction.