News & Alerts Archive
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Google announces plans to track user activity, no opt out option (01/25/2012)
New approach will impact all Google products (Read More)
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Technology and Stalking (01/18/2012)
Find out how to prevent stalking via technology during National Stalking Awareness Month. (Read More)
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Student data in peril (12/21/2011)
Changes to FERPA law may pose risks to student data (Read More)
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Hackers exploit java vulnerability in computers using Windows (11/29/2011)
Java vulnerability affects computers without current patches (Read More)
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Worm attacks Facebook user accounts (11/15/2011)
Threat to Facebook involves little or no interaction from users. (Read More)
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Securing iPads and iPhones (11/15/2011)
Great guidance on how to secure your iPads and iPhones. (Read More)
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Hacked! (10/26/2011)
A Google hack experience leads a writer to understand the importance of backing up data. (Read More)
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New Mac Trojan disables automatic malware updates (10/19/2011)
Virus disguises itself as a file hidden in a flash installer (Read More)
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The future of malware (09/03/2011)
Article highlights where and how malware will affect users in the future. (Read More)
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Recent viruses target Mac security (09/28/2011)
Two viruses targeting Mac OS X Lion users show weaknesses in Mac security. (Read More)
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Man pleads guilty to stealing millions from U.S. Bank Accounts (09/28/2011)
A 22-year-old Russian man used phishing and Zeus trojan to steal bank account information. (Read More)
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New tool puts Facebook users at risk (09/13/2011)
Security researchers in Egypt develop a tool to maliciously gain access to FB user profiles. (Read More)
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Man gets 6 years in jail for hacking (09/02/2011)
Crime highlights problems associated by downloading attachments from unknown individuals. (Read More)
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Cyberattack on S. Korean bank might be work from N. Korea (08/30/2011)
This attack took down several servers and limited users access to funds. (Read More)
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McAfee researcher uncovers 7-year cyber espionage operation (08/02/2011)
Operations supposedly targeted U.S. private and public orgs and countries in Southeast Asia (Read More)
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News for Mac OS users (07/27/2011)
Password management company creates softward that can steal passwords from locked or "sleeping" Macs. (Read More)
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Google warns users of potential infection by Trojan (07/22/2011)
An alert by Google warns users of possible Trojan on their computers. (Read More)
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DoD to announce new cybersecurity strategy today at 1PM (07/14/2011)
New Cyber 3.0 strategy to outline protection strategies for military networks. (Read More)
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Facebook's new video chat feature rolls out (07/06/2011)
Use security settings to safely chat on Facebook. (Read More)
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Blocking facial recognition on Facebook (06/08/2011)
Facebook's new feature has opt out capabilities for those concerned about their privacy. (Read More)
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Human error continues to top information security concerns (06/27/2011)
A recent study by DHS highlights continuing problem of human error in protecting information online. (Read More)
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Android app gives hackers easy access to users' social media sites (06/02/2011)
New app is similar to last year's Firesheep Firefox extension (Read More)
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Code Wars: America's Cyber Threat (05/24/2011)
CNBC to air a program on cyber threats to America's infrastructure on May 26. (Read More)
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LinkedIn vulnerability allows hackers to access user profiles (05/24/2011)
Users are urged to change passwords to avert unauthorized access to their personal information. (Read More)
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Google issues fix for vulnerability in Android phones (05/19/2011)
Fix to be issued for security flaw over next few days. (Read More)
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National rent-own chain accused of spying on its customers (05/05/2011)
Aaron's, Inc. supposedly spyed on customers through rented laptops' webcam. (Read More)
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New malware targets Mac users (05/02/2011)
Malware aims to steal credit card data from Mac users. (Read More)
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NY man learns hard lesson about insecure wireless routers (04/24/2011)
A man in NY is almost arrested after someone hacks into his "open" wireless router. (Read More)
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Senators introduce online privacy bill (04/12/2011)
Online privacy bill aims to protect consumer data collected by businesses. (Read More)
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U.S. needs cyber emergency response (04/11/2011)
Lawmaker calls for improved national response to cybercrime. (Read More)
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Cybersecurity issues like Cold War (03/29/2011)
Former National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft speaks at Georgetown University about modern day cybersecurity issues. (Read More)
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White House calls for new privacy law (03/16/2011)
Obama administration support data privacy law. (Read More)
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Threats to traveling data (03/14/2011)
Expers in the information security field give tips on protecting data while traveling. (Read More)
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Scammers taking advantage of natural disasters affecting Japan, HI and U.S. (03/10/2011)
US-CERT issues warning about phishing scams focused on current tsunami events. (Read More)
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Google pulls malware-infected andriod apps (03/02/2011)
Google pulls 21 free applications found to be infected with malware. (Read More)
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Spam is declining, phishing is on the rise (02/16/2011)
Recent reports show that third-party phishing is on the rise while spam is slowing down. (Read More)
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Facebook patches vulnerability (02/02/2011)
Vulnerability allowed hackers access to user profiles. (Read More)
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Another scam targets Faceboook Users (02/01/2011)
Users should reject e-mails that say their account is closed. (Read More)
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Fake Facebook password change e-mail unleashed virus (01/20/2011)
Users should beware of this e-mail from Facebook. (Read More)
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What not to post on Facebook (01/19/2010)
The top five things you should not post on Facebook, ever. (Read More)
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BlackBerry issues security advisory for users (12/15/2010)
Advisory addresses a vulnerability in BlackBerry's pdf processing service. (Read More)
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Controlling your privacy online (10/13/2010)
Tips and guidance for anyone using the Internet. (Read More)
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Science enthusiasts: beware of malware websites targeting search results for Mono Lake (11/22/2010)
Scam targets users interested in NASA discovery of bacteria that uses arsenic in its cell structure. (Read More)
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Facebook scam targets college sorority pledge members (12/02/2010)
Sorority pledge members are specifically targeted by cyber stalker. (Read More)
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Safe shopping tips for Cyber Monday (11/29/2010)
Online shoppers need to be secure while shopping. (Read More)
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Adobe launches "sandboxed" Reader X (11/18/2010)
New technology aims to prevent further attacks on pdf files. (Read More)
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Microsoft urges partners to educate businesses about software piracy (11/18/2010)
Pirated software is a risk that can adversely impact business globally. (Read More)
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UISO announces winner of 2010 Information Security Recognition Award (11/11/2010)
GUMC's Clinton Finch receives top honor for this award. (Read More)
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iPhone's Safari dials calls without a warning (11/09/2010)
A flaw in Safari allows third-party apps to initiate calls directly. (Read More)
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Crimeware kit takes advantage of vulnerability in IE (11/08/2010)
Internt Explorer users at risk of being tricked into visiting malicious websites. (Read More)