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Peer-to-Peer Software Ban Sought Los Alamos Computer Security Weak Security Firm Fortinet Plans IPO Heartland Restraining Order Denied Social-Networking Security a Concern Center Opens To Battle Cybercrime Stung by an embarrassing electronic leak revealing ethics investigations into dozens of lawmakers, Congress moved to prohibit federal employees from using the file-sharing software blamed for the disclosure. Security weaknesses uncovered in Los Alamos National Laboratory's computer network increase the risk of a classified-information breach, says the Government Accountability Office. Fortinet plans to go public in an initial public offering, giving investors a chance to tap a network security provider with sales that are expected to grow. The IPO could be valued at $137.5 million or more. A New Jersey federal judge denied a request by payment processor Heartland for a temporary restraining order against VeriFone Holdings for misleading customers about their legal spat. The takeover of administration rights to a large number of untended Facebook groups is just one example of the many security issues facing social-networking sites, according to experts. The U.S. is behind the curve in the fight against computer criminals, so Homeland Security officials have opened a $9 million center to better coordinate the government's response to cyberattacks.   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   Peer-to-Peer Software Ban Sought   Los Alamos Computer Security Weak Security Firm Fortinet Plans IPO Network security provider sees growth.   FULL STORY Heartland Restraining Order Denied Dispute is over encryption technology.   FULL STORY Social-Networking Security a Concern Facebook hijacking shows dangers.   FULL STORY Center Opens To Battle Cybercrime Increasing threat from hackers seen.   FULL STORY Social Security Number Glitch Fixed Beta Versions: Approach with Caution ICANN Approves International Names L.A. Cloud Contract Goes To Google The Cloud Doesn't Have To Be Risky ICANN May OK International Domains Cisco Purchase Boosts Cloud Security Web May Get Non-English Addresses White House Site Goes Open Source China Building Cyberwar Capabilities Web E-Mail: Businesses Beware Cyber Consortium Gets $2.7M Grant IBM Uses Analytics in War on Terror Workplace Networks Easy Pickings Cybersecurity Starts at Home, Office MS Faults Phishing for Hotmail Breach Massive Phishing Attack Hits Web Reviews of Free Security Apps Mixed Hotmail Data Posted on Web Site How a Firm Moved To Cloud Coverage IBM To Launch Web-Based E-Mail Homeland Security Seeks Geeks Web Security and the Government   More on this topic...

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Network Security Spotlight

House Lawmakers Push Ban on Peer-to-Peer Software Stung by an embarrassing electronic leak revealing ethics investigations into dozens of lawmakers, Congress moved to prohibit federal employees from using the file-sharing software blamed for the disclosure.   GAO: Los Alamos Computer Security Has Weaknesses Security weaknesses uncovered in Los Alamos National Laboratory's computer network increase the risk of a classified-information breach, says the Government Accountability Office.   Computer Security Firm Fortinet Plans IPO This Week Fortinet plans to go public in an initial public offering, giving investors a chance to tap a network security provider with sales that are expected to grow. The IPO could be valued at $137.5 million or more.

Enterprise Technology Spotlight

Smartphones: A Bigger Target for Security Threats Smartphones are increasingly prevalent and adept at handling more tasks, including trading stocks, paying bills, and buying stuff online. That makes them attractive to thieves and hackers.   FBI Says Hackers Targeting Law Firms, PR Companies Hackers are targeting law firms and public relations companies with a sophisticated e-mail scheme that breaks into their computer networks to steal sensitive data, often linked to large corporate clients.   Lock-and-Load Security for Your PC While most people know about the dangers of suspicious Web sites and unknown e-mail attachments, what about physical security? Leaving your computer unsecured could be the biggest mistake you make.

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