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Judge: Google must give feds limited access to records

March 20, 2006 6:58 AM PST

Privacy-aware ruling says search giant must turn over a swath of indexed URLs--but not users' queries.

Norton update kicks AOL users offline

March 17, 2006 7:05 AM PST

Incorrect update to Symantec's Norton security software blocks Internet access for some America Online users.

Your secret PIN may not be so secret

March 16, 2006 8:41 AM PST

Crime spree dredges up information about potential weaknesses in debit-card transactions.

Biometrics unreliable, says EU privacy head

March 15, 2006 10:42 AM PST

European Data Protection Supervisor Peter Hustinx warns that biometrics may have serious data protection implications.

OfficeMax: No evidence of security breach

March 15, 2006 10:26 AM PST

Office-supply chain says study found no indication that the company's customer information was lost.

McAfee names new president, COO

March 13, 2006 5:35 PM PST

Antivirus company announces two promotions to replace Gene Hodges, who left the company in January.

McAfee update exterminates Excel

March 14, 2006 12:44 PM PST

Company fixes mistake which, for a brief period, caused its antivirus tools to remove or quarantine Microsoft's Excel, and applications.

New bill in Congress targets phone record fraud

March 8, 2006 12:56 PM PST

Congressional panel approves more penalties targeting sales of personal phone records without customer consent.

Data risk and consequences

March 9, 2006 6:32 AM PST

Attorney Eric J. Sinrod says that when it comes to financial data security, the FTC's holding companies accountable for breaches.

New debit card fraud tied to West Coast case

March 7, 2006 4:31 PM PST

The breach at a retail chain that led banks to replace 200,000 debit cards is linked to thefts around country.

Phone-record scam bills cleared for final votes

March 2, 2006 12:28 PM PST

Senate and House panels approve pair of bills aimed at putting phone-record thieves in prison.

Short shelf life for data breach laws?

March 2, 2006 6:24 AM PST

Privacy expert Thomas Oscherwitz says given the rapid advancement of technology, these laws may quickly become obsolete.

In federal e-security we trust? Not a chance

March 1, 2006 6:14 AM PST

When it comes to federal privacy, attorney Eric J. Sinrod points to new research that finds Uncle Sam has a long way to go.

Is Mac OS as safe as ever?

April 3, 2006 5:05 PM PDT

Trio of threats suggest hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software. Should fans worry?

Auditor loses McAfee employee data

February 24, 2006 10:37 AM PST

An external auditor misplaces a CD with details of thousands of workers, putting them at risk of identity fraud.

EU data retention directive gets final nod

February 22, 2006 11:17 AM PST

The European Union says the controversial legislation is necessary to help fight terrorism and organized crime.

Symantec completes Relicore buy

February 21, 2006 5:46 PM PST

Acquisition to help Symantec build products for simplified data center management.

New Trojans plunder bank accounts

February 17, 2006 5:31 PM PST

Bank-stealing Trojans wait for victims to sign onto their bank's Web site and then steal money.

Google to feds: Back off

February 21, 2006 9:36 AM PST

Company chastises an "uninformed" Justice Department and stands its ground against a subpoena for search records.
FAQ: The Google subpoena
Subpoena fight round two?

Bluetooth worm targets Mac OS X

February 21, 2006 6:12 AM PST

Pest isn't believed to have attacked users yet, but two examples of malicious software to target Mac OS in two days may signal trend.