Oracle plugs critical security holes

Computerworld Security: October 17, 2013
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Oracle plugs critical security holes

Oracle fixed on Tuesday 127 security issues in Java, its database and other
products, patching some flaws that could let attackers take over systems.
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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Internet infrastructure groups move away from US gov't over spying
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2. Samsung planning Knox 2.0 for smartphones, tablets
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/8764859/823929835/637191/20/

3. Lawmakers seek answers on Obamacare Data Hub security
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4. Facebook CSO says Snowden disclosures brought security to forefront
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/8764859/823929835/637193/28/

5. Facebook loosens its rules on teen privacy
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/8764859/823929835/637194/29/


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Internet infrastructure groups move away from US gov't over spying

After recent revelations about the U.S. National Security Agency's widespread
surveillance of Internet communications, the coordination of the Internet's
technical infrastructure should move away from U.S. government oversight, said
10 groups involved in the Internet's technical governance.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/8764859/823929835/637190/31/

Samsung planning Knox 2.0 for smartphones, tablets

After releasing the first version of Knox security software after a long testing
period, Samsung is working on version 2.0.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/8764859/823929835/637191/32/

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http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/8764859/823929835/637196/33/?3e076d18=am9uc2FuOThAZ21haWwuY29t&x=8e979bf9

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Lawmakers seek answers on Obamacare Data Hub security

Two Republican lawmakers Wednesday demanded that the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services (HSS) provide information on security measures used to secure
the Federal Data Services Hub that was built to support Obamacare healthcare
exchanges.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/8764859/823929835/637192/34/

Facebook CSO says Snowden disclosures brought security to forefront

Facebook was already implementing stronger security controls when the U.S.
National Security Agency's expansive surveillance program was revealed in June,
its chief security officer said Thursday.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/8764859/823929835/637193/35/

Facebook loosens its rules on teen privacy

Facebook announced Wednesday that it is loosening privacy rules for its teen
users.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/8764859/823929835/637194/36/



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