Symantec spots odd malware designed to corrupt databases

Computerworld Security: November 26, 2012
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Symantec spots odd malware designed to corrupt databases

Symantec had spotted another odd piece of malware that appears to be targeting
Iran and is designed to meddle with SQL databases.
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1. Facebook to roll out HTTPS by default to all users
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2. Skype says scam calls on a steady decline
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3. Easily encrypt Gmail
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Facebook to roll out HTTPS by default to all users

Facebook started encrypting the connections of its North American users by
default last week as part of a plan to roll out always-on HTTPS (Hypertext
Transfer Protocol Secure) to its entire global user base.
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Skype says scam calls on a steady decline

Skype has been battling wily adversaries who are abusing the Internet calling
application to direct people to scam websites, but the Microsoft-owned service
says the sham calls are decreasing.
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Easily encrypt Gmail


Whether you are an individual who values your privacy, or a business sending
sensitive information that is meant only for the eyes of the recipient, it is
time to take encryption seriously. In light of the General Petraeus
scandal, and the ease with which the feds can access your email and drafts
stored in the cloud, then you may be looking for "keep it simple, stupid"
solutions specifically to encrypt Gmail. Here are several Firefox and/or Chrome
extensions that are free, yet so easy to use that even your technically
challenged friends or family could use them.
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