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IBM urges rethink on vulnerability assessments

Common Vulnerability Scoring System too technically focused, says Big Blue

Web identity hijacking on the rise

Data at risk if staff do not take control of their online profiles, warns security firm

PC Tools Firewall Plus 5.0.0.37

Comprehensive free personal firewall

PC Tools Spyware Doctor 6.0.0.386

Major upgrade for the popular anti-spyware tool

Big security hole punched in Windows 7

Researchers find soft spot in account controls

Microsoft to unblock Windows Service packs

Vista and XP updates will be pushed to users automatically

Emergency passport system to go ahead

Faster issue and more secure documents are key drivers

vnunet.com weekly debrief, Jan 30

Phil Muncaster and Rosalie Marshall discuss the week's top stories, including the ongoing Oracle SAP court case

Podcast Special: Views from the Valley

Kaspersky launches Green Team scheme

Anti-virus vendor has harmonised prices across Europe to bolster share of the corporate market

Agnitum Spam Terrier 2.0.164

Powerful anti-spam email filter

New encryption standards herald tighter security

Trusted Computing Group pitches specs for storage protection

Valentine's spam starts to heat up

Crooks falling in love all over again

Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro 2009 v6.5

Powerful protection for home users

Agnitum Outpost Security Suite Pro 2009 v6.5

Complete Internet security suite

Folder Lock 6.1.3

Keep private files safe & secure

Police thwart attempt to wipe out Fannie Mae

Fired employee accused of installing virus in attempt to erase all data

CA prepares for battle in Rome

Vendor claims new partner programme has all the ingredients to win share in internet security space

HMRC under fire over site security

Users claim password appears in URL

No remote concern

More companies are moving to access mobility benefits so IT providers need to address any disadvantages

McAfee highlights perils of offshoring sensitive data

Global companies may have lost $1tn worth of intellectual property last year

Search engine promises completely private surfing

Ixquick stops recording IP addresses

IT chiefs more pessimistic than vendors

First Technology Barometer highlights differing views between IT leaders and their suppliers

Soca issues £800m IT contract tender

IT services must also be available to other UK agencies