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 August 10, 2006

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Larry Seltzer: Homeland Security: Apply MS06-040 Patch
News: AOL Miscue Could Reinvigorate Privacy Legislation
Opinion: Google Pooh-Poohs Click Fraud Claims
News: VA Announces Data Breach Analysis Contract
News: Symantec Report IDs Holes in Vista Kernel Security
News: Microsoft to Tighten the Genuine Advantage Screws
News: Apple Issues Two Security Patches for New Mac Pro
News: Electronics Restricted on Some Flights

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Larry Seltzer: Security Update
Homeland Security: Apply MS06-040 Patch
In an unusual move, the Department of Homeland Security releases a firm notice to Windows users: Pay special attention to a gaping worm hole in Windows. Proof-of-concept exploits have already been created.



News: AOL Miscue Could Reinvigorate Privacy Legislation
With privacy advocates preparing FTC claims against AOL in response to its publishing of customers' Internet search data, at least one Washington lawmaker is using the opportunity to push forward existing privacy legislation. Check it out.



Opinion: Google Pooh-Poohs Click Fraud Claims
Google has issued a report saying that click fraud claims are overblown. The message is legit, but I'd prefer another messenger. What do you think?



News: VA Announces Data Breach Analysis Contract
The Department of Veterans Affairs hires ID Analytics to determine if any stolen laptop data was compromised. Learn more.



News: Symantec Report IDs Holes in Vista Kernel Security
While praising many of the tactics that Microsoft has employed to increase kernel-level security in existing iterations of its next-generation Vista operating system, Symantec maintains that a small number of loopholes remain that could leave the product open to attack. Get the details.



News: Microsoft to Tighten the Genuine Advantage Screws
In a further expansion of its anti-piracy program, Microsoft is building more "Genuine" checks directly into Windows Vista and expanding the program to target not only consumers, but also PC makers and system builders. Find out what Microsoft has planned.



News: Apple Issues Two Security Patches for New Mac Pro
Apple has already issued two security patches for its new Mac Pro, the Intel-based desktop that was unveiled earlier this week at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. Read more.



News: Electronics Restricted on Some Flights
As a result of the change in the terrorist threat level to Code Red, or Severe, on flights to the United States from the United Kingdom, significant restrictions exist on those flights, including, in some cases, elimination of all electronics of any kind from carry-on luggage. Take a closer look.

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