Tuesday, March 27, 2012

FTC chairman: Do-not-track law may not be needed

Computerworld Security: March 27, 2012
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A do-not-track law focused on protecting Web users' privacy may not be
necessary, with private groups working to implement recommendations from the
U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the agency's chairman said.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7927482/823929835/557315/0/

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Dutch police arrest youth in connection with breach of KPN servers
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7927482/823929835/557317/0/

2. Darlene Storm: Amazon security FAIL: Pickpocket bank cards with NFC phone then use stolen info?
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7927482/823929835/557318/0/

3. Security Manager's Journal: Getting validation at the RSA Conference
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7927482/823929835/557319/0/

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http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7927482/823929835/556316/0/

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Dutch police arrest youth in connection with breach of KPN servers

The Dutch High Tech Crime Team has arrested a 17-year-old suspected of
compromising customer account data on hundreds of servers belonging to
telecommunications operator KPN.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7927482/823929835/557317/0/

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Darlene Storm: Amazon security FAIL: Pickpocket bank cards with NFC phone then use stolen info?

Barclays contactless bank cards are vulnerable to electronic pickpocketing via
NFC-enabled smartphones. That stolen data, read by NFC smartphone readers, could
then be used on Amazon since it lacks basic security and does not require a CVV
code for purchases.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7927482/823929835/557318/0/

Security Manager's Journal: Getting validation at the RSA Conference

Our manager talks to colleagues and attends various breakout sessions and talks,
where he might learn something new or (even better) get validation for his
security program and priorities.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7927482/823929835/557319/0/

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SHARK TANK OF THE DAY
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QUIET PLEASE!

This pilot fish is working at a level 2 network help desk when a request comes
in from a client -- and one of fish's co-workers quickly volunteers to handle
it.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7927482/823929835/557321/0/

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