Oracle will patch 78 software vulnerabilities across its product portfolio, including the database, PeopleSoft and Solaris
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Anonymous Launches ‘AnonPlus’ Social Network
Hacktivist group Anonymous has been banned from Google+, and is working on its own social network, AnonPlus
Anonymous Attacks Monsanto, Steals Employee Data
Anonymous releases information stolen from Monsanto as the US Senate addresses cyber-security issues
Queen Honours The Codebreaking World War Heroes
The Queen unveiled a memorial in Bletchley Park honouring those who played a great role in ending WWII
EU’s Lawmakers Seek Enterprise Input On Data Laws
The European Commission has thrown open the debate on refinements to laws on reporting data breaches
Google Chrome OS Hacked Using ScratchPad App
A security researcher used Chrome OS ScratchPad to show how permissions can be abused to steal data
Vodafone Sure Signal Subject To Phone Hacking
Calls made using Vodafone's Sure Signal femtocells can be hacked and recorded, according to researchers
Pentagon Admits Thefts Of Terabytes Of Defence Data
The Pentagon admitted major data breaches while announcing a cyber-defence plan and tactical exercises
Security Tops Readers’ Cloud Woes
Our readers still think the cloud lacks security. Next: What business tasks do you do on your mobile?
Malware Hits News Corp Websites Down Under
Hackers managed to plant malware in a number of websites owned by Rupert Murdoch in Australia
GCHQ Boss Complains Of Cyber Brain Drain
GCHQ is losing cyber security 'whizz kids' to the likes of Google because it cannot match corporate salaries
NotW Hacks Reveal Danger Of Weak Passwords
The reason British tabloids were able to hack into so many voice mail accounts is because it was insanely easy, says Wayne Rash
Digital Cold War Breaks Out Between Web Sheriffs
A 'digital Cold War' has been declared between British and Russian anti-piracy companies
Encryption Password Sparks US Constitutional Battle
A case in the US is raising questions over whether government can force companies to disclose passwords
IronPort Update Targets Spear Phishing Attacks
Cisco has updated IronPort to protect users from targeted attacks such as spear phishing emails
Julian Assange Accused Of ‘Coercion’ By Prosecution
Julian Assange's court fight continues, with prosecutors accusing the Wikileaks founder of coercion
Malware Threatens 60% Of Adobe Reader Users
Users who fail to update Adobe Reader are a sizeable and tempting malware target, says Avast
Health Department Lost Hundreds Of Laptops
More than 250 laptops have gone missing from the DoH over the last 10 years - many of them unencrypted
Government: Social Networks Pose Terrorism Threat
New technologies are being used to plan terrorist attacks, according to the government's new security strategy
Study: Cyberstalking Victims Need More Support
The first ever British cyberstalking study reveals that two-thirds of victims want more support
Yahoo Denies Spying On Mail Users
Consumer group Which? claims that Yahoo is snooping on users' mail, but Yahoo says this is standard practice
WikiLeaks’ Assange In High Court Extradition Appeal
New legal team for WikiLeaks' Assange will take human rights angle in two day High Court extradition appeal
Android Trojans Target Prime-Rate SMS
Two newly discovered Android Trojans steal from users by sending messages to prime-rate numbers
Avast Splices The Mainbrace With A New Release
Avast is based in Prague, a city of light and dark contrasts, which is a suitable backdrop for an anti- malware specialist, writes Eric Doyle
Anonymous Releases 90,000 US Military Passwords
Anonymous has disclosed log-ins for 90,000 military employees as part of 'military meltdown Monday'
Homeland Security Warns Of Malware Infected Electronics
Homeland Security in the US has said that consumer devices are purposely being shipped with malware
Malware Threatens 5 Percent Of Android And iPhones
Trusteer warns that five percent of iPhones and Android phones will be infected with malware in 2012
DLP Should Be A Help Not A Hindrance
Data loss prevention doesn’t have to be an "all-up" approach. Sometimes, it’s best to start with the simple things, says PJ Connolly
Artist Raided Over Apple Store Spy Snaps
A New York artist has been visited by the Secret Service after he used Apple Store computers to snap shoppers
Facebook Hit By Video Calling Scam
Just days after launch, the scammers have started hitting on Facebook’s video callers with a fake application