Fighting fraud, plugging leaks

roundup Microsoft missed a loophole in its last patch, security firm warns. Also: Start-up takes aim at the threat from within.

An antivirus firm says Microsoft overlooked a potential exploit in its last Windows fixes. The software giant disagrees.
January 24, 2005

A start-up has introduced technology designed to prevent insiders from sending e-mails containing sensitive information.
January 24, 2005

Developers are working to add protection against online fraud to the next version of the open-source e-mail application.
January 24, 2005

Security appliance maker IronPort, meanwhile, announces new partnerships, including an expanded deal with Symantec.
January 24, 2005

Brazilian software developer has written a virus that takes advantage of Bluetooth.
The New York Times
January 23, 2005

Hackers eavesdrop on phone and e-mail conversations to find the keys to seemingly impregnable networks.
January 23, 2005

previous coverage

Firewalls and antivirus software won't stop an angry employee from stealing data, or a sloppy one from accidentally exposing it.
January 11, 2005