Researcher finds serious vulnerability in Skype

Computerworld Security: July 15, 2011
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Researcher finds serious vulnerability in Skype

A security consultant has notified Skype of a cross-site scripting flaw that
could be used to change the password on someone's account, according to details
posted online.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7438326/941415811/521475/0/

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Web Security 2.0 Initiative at Health First

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Web 2.0 sites are a top target of cybercriminals and a major source of data loss
if not managed properly.

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Oracle to issue 78 bug fixes on Tuesday
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2. Critics: U.S. cybersecurity plan has holes, few new items
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7438326/941415811/521478/0/

3. U.S. hails progress with Russia on cybersecurity
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7438326/941415811/521479/0/

4. US, Romanian authorities target Internet fraud scheme
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7438326/941415811/521480/0/

5. Study: Ad networks not honoring do-not-track promises
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7438326/941415811/521481/0/


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http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7438326/941415811/515612/0/

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Oracle to issue 78 bug fixes on Tuesday

Oracle is planning to issue 78 patches covering a number of its software
products on Tuesday, including 13 fixes for its flagship database, according to
a statement posted to its website on Thursday.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7438326/941415811/521477/0/

Critics: U.S. cybersecurity plan has holes, few new items

The new Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace issued by the Department of Defense
on Thursday covers a collection of topics that have been discussed for years and
leaves a number of important unanswered questions, critics said.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7438326/941415811/521478/0/

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WHITE PAPER: Sophos~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The State of Data Security

In this report, you'll learn about what data you need to protect and why, what a
data breach will cost your organization and strategies for safeguarding your
data.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7438326/941415811/521482/0/

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U.S. hails progress with Russia on cybersecurity

Russia and the U.S. are working to reduce chances for a cybersecurity incident
that could damage the countries' relationship, according to the top
cybersecurity adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7438326/941415811/521479/0/

US, Romanian authorities target Internet fraud scheme

U.S. and Romanian authorities have arrested more than 100 people allegedly
involved in an Internet auction fraud scheme.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7438326/941415811/521480/0/

Study: Ad networks not honoring do-not-track promises

Some ad networks are not living up to promises to stop tracking Web users after
an opt out request, a study says.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7438326/941415811/521481/0/

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