Archive for June, 2009

Saying good riddance to the US in Iraq – guardian.co.uk

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Globe and Mail
Saying good riddance to the US in Iraq
guardian.co.uk
There is no question that the security situation in Iraq has been transformed over the last two years. But though Iraq is no longer a sectarian killing
US hands control of Baghdad and other cities to IraqisCBC.ca
Life after US pullout brings worries for IraqisReuters
US troops working to accept new roles as June 30 deadline approachesStars and Stripes
MyStateline.com -guardian.co.uk -guardian.co.uk
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CCP Announces a New Retirement Security Plan for Physicians – Business Wire (press release)

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Business Wire (press release)
CCP Announces a New Retirement Security Plan for Physicians
Business Wire (press release)
(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corporate Compensation Plans Inc. (CCP) announced a new Retirement Security plan for physicians to continue contributions to their
ING's Taking Control(R) Helps Retirement Plan Sponsors Empower PR Newswire (press release)

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Iraq steps up security ahead of US city withdrawal – The Associated Press

Monday, June 29th, 2009

guardian.co.uk
Iraq steps up security ahead of US city withdrawal
The Associated Press
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi security forces bolstered checkpoints and banned motorcycles from the streets of Baghdad as they prepared Sunday for more violence
Iraq holiday marred by bombing in KirkukLos Angeles Times
With US Pullout, Iraq Takes Ownership of Its WarTIME
US prepares for Iraq withdrawalIrish Times
CCTV -guardian.co.uk -New Straits Times
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How To Secure Social Security Benefits If You're Disabled – Wall Street Journal

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Examiner.com
How To Secure Social Security Benefits If You're Disabled
Wall Street Journal
Workers who contribute part of their earnings to Social Security often underestimate what it takes to tap the benefits if they become
How to Boost Your Social SecurityHuman Events
Planning for the “black hole” of retirementExaminer.com
Americans pouring money into a black holeCumberland Times-News
The Daily Advertiser
all 26 news articles »

LIGATT Security International Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase … – MarketWatch

Monday, June 29th, 2009
LIGATT Security International Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase
MarketWatch
LIGATT Security Expands Its Brand Name With the Purchase of Cyber Protection Power House Cyber Defense Systems, Inc. ATLANTA, GA, Jun 29, 2009 (MARKETWIRE

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MasterCard increases PCI compliance requirements for some merchants

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Company now requires merchants that process one million to six million transactions annually to have onsite assessment by a PCI QSA. Visa says it won’t follow suit.



Kenyan security forces accused of torture – Washington Post

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Daily Nation
Kenyan security forces accused of torture
Washington Post
AP NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan security forces tortured hundreds of civilians and raped at least a dozen women during a three-day
Kenyan forces again accused of torture, rapeReuters UK

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eIQnetworks Expands Customer and Partner Reach Resulting in 60 … – MarketWatch

Monday, June 29th, 2009
eIQnetworks Expands Customer and Partner Reach Resulting in 60
MarketWatch
The success is attributed to rapid customer and channel adoption of SecureVue(R), the company's flagship security and compliance management solution that

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Afghan official says 41 security guards in custody – Boston Herald

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Globe and Mail
Afghan official says 41 security guards in custody
Boston Herald
By AP KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — The governor of Afghanistan's southern Kandahar province says 41 private security guards involved in a deadly shootout at the
Afghan guards arrested over police chief shootingTelegraph.co.uk
9 Afghan Cops, Including Chief, Killed In KandaharCBS News
Karzai: Afghan guards employed by US killed policeguardian.co.uk
myfoxny.com -Canada.com -Metro Canada – Toronto
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News: FTP login credentials at major corporations breached

Monday, June 29th, 2009

A trojan has reportedly been uncovered that is harvesting FTP login data of major corporations, including the Bank of America, BBC, Amazon, Cisco, Monster.com, Symantec and McAfee.

Nigeria: Navy Tasks FG On Waterways' Security – AllAfrica.com

Monday, June 29th, 2009
Nigeria: Navy Tasks FG On Waterways' Security
AllAfrica.com
show more commitment to the development of hydrography (surveying of water bodies) in the country in the interest of the nation's waterways' security.

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BigFix FDCC Solution: 500000 Federal Government Endpoints and Counting – MarketWatch

Monday, June 29th, 2009
BigFix FDCC Solution: 500000 Federal Government Endpoints and Counting
MarketWatch
BigFix high-performance security and systems management enables government customers complying with the FDCC mandate to manage their complex IT

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HITRUST Creates Forum to Foster Corporate Leadership for … – Business Wire (press release)

Monday, June 29th, 2009
HITRUST Creates Forum to Foster Corporate Leadership for
Business Wire (press release)
The new forum is the first to bring together information security executives representing the diverse segments of the healthcare industry – from providers,

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Iraq celebrates US troops pullout under tight security measures – Xinhua

Monday, June 29th, 2009

ABC News
Iraq celebrates US troops pullout under tight security measures
Xinhua
BAGHDAD, June 29 (Xinhua) — Iraqis prepared for a massive celebration in Baghdad on Monday as Iraqi security forces tightened security measures in Baghdad
Obama: Troop pullout from Iraqi towns a milestoneWashington Post
Iraq War world newseuronews
Iraqi troops ready to secure major cities, top US general saysCNN International
Wisconsin State Journal -CBS News -NEWS JUNKIE POST
all 5,289 news articles »

Protecting Against the Snatched Laptop Data Theft

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Almost two years ago, I wrote about my strategy for encrypting my laptop. One of the things I said was: There are still two scenarios you aren’t secure against, though. You’re not secure against someone snatching your laptop out of your hands as you’re typing away at the local coffee shop. And you’re not secure against the authorities telling you…

Protecting Against the Snatched Laptop Data Theft

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Almost two years ago, I wrote about my strategy for encrypting my laptop. One of the things I said was: There are still two scenarios you aren’t secure against, though. You’re not secure against someone snatching your laptop out of your hands as you’re typing away at the local coffee shop. And you’re not secure against the authorities telling you…

FTC settles with “scareware” defendant for $1.9 million

Monday, June 29th, 2009

A Cincinnati man has agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission for his involvement in a scheme that allegedly tricked more than one million individuals into buying rogue anti-virus products.



FTC settles with “scareware” defendant for $1.9 million

Monday, June 29th, 2009

A Cincinnati man has agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission for his involvement in a scheme that allegedly tricked more than one million individuals into buying rogue anti-virus products.



German Police Increase Security Before Election, Spiegel Says – Bloomberg

Monday, June 29th, 2009
German Police Increase Security Before Election, Spiegel Says
Bloomberg
June 29 (Bloomberg) — German police and intelligence services are boosting security before national elections in September because of

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News: Harry Potter next up for hackers

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Criminals use black hat SEO to snare Potter fans.