Monday, March 26, 2012

Who holds the encryption keys?

Computerworld Security: March 26, 2012
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Experts and IT leaders offer strategies for getting the most from the latest
encryption and digital rights management technologies.
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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Facebook scammers host Trojan horse extensions on Chrome Web Store
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2. Microsoft leads seizure of Zeus-related cybercrime servers
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3. European Commission locks horns with Germany over data retention law
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4. Attacks in Android's side-view mirror are smaller than they appear
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Facebook scammers host Trojan horse extensions on Chrome Web Store

Cybercriminals are uploading malicious Chrome browser extensions to the official
Chrome Web Store and use them to hijack Facebook accounts, according to security
researchers from Kaspersky Lab.
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Microsoft leads seizure of Zeus-related cybercrime servers

Microsoft said on Monday it and several partners had disrupted several
cybercrime rings that used a notorious piece of malicious software called Zeus
to steal US$100 million over the last five years.
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European Commission locks horns with Germany over data retention law

European Union regulators have warned Germany that it must implement the
controversial Data Retention Directive within one month or face legal action and
possible fines.
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Attacks in Android's side-view mirror are smaller than they appear

Security experts throw cold water on growing reports of Android security
threats. The threat is real but over-hyped, they say.
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