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    Apple Pulls 'Old' Antivirus Software Warning (NewsFactor)
    NewsFactor - The latest commercial for Apple's I'm a Mac, I'm a PC campaign against Microsoft has been tarnished. Just days after Apple posted an article telling Mac users to run antivirus software on Mac OS X, the company pulled the article, saying it was old. -- read full article
    Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:56:07 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    DHS needs fresh ideas on cybersecurity, experts say (CNET)
    CNET - The Department of Homeland Security is too reactionary to cybersecurity threats, policy experts said Wednesday, and needs to develop stronger incentives for the private sector to take preventative measures against cyberthreats. -- read full article
    Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:59:00 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    Apple Quietly Recommends Using Antivirus Software (PC World)
    PC World - I'm a Mac. You're a PC. But we both need antivirus software. -- read full article
    Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:51:24 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    Apple yanks Macintosh anti-virus software advice (AFP)

    MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops are seen on display at Apple Headquarters in Cupertino, California. Apple has replaced advice that people install anti-virus software on Macintosh computers with assurances that the machines are safe AFP - Apple has replaced advice that people install anti-virus software on Macintosh computers with assurances that the machines are safe "out of the box."


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    Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:35:49 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    Pentagon Hacker Tries One More Time to Avoid Extradition (PC World)
    PC World - A British systems administrator who hacked into U.S. military computers in 2001 and 2002 will have another chance to make his case of why he shouldn't be extradited to the U.S. -- read full article
    Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:48:13 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    Will Mac Become a Virus Trap? (PC World)
    PC World - Apple has backed off its suggestion that Macs require antivirus software. Yesterday, the computer maker suffered a public relations nightmare after an article was discovered on the company's site encouraging Mac users to install antivirus software. Less than 24 hours later, Apple has quietly removed this recommendation from its KnowledgeBase. -- read full article
    Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:48:16 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    Say It Ain't So: Apple Encourages Antivirus Software (PC World)
    PC World - After years of belittling-and rightfully so-Windows' lame security, Apple is quietly "encouraging" OSX users to try a little protection themselves. In a brief knowledge base article on its support site, Apple suggests that running security software is probably a good idea. -- read full article
    Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:48:21 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    Finland slammed by Euro rights court on two counts (AFP)

    A general view of the audience room at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, eastern France. Finland violated the right to respect for private life by failing to balance Internet privacy needs with child protection laws, the European Court of Human Rights said Tuesday.(AFP/File/Olivier Morin)AFP - Finland violated the right to respect for private life by failing to balance Internet privacy needs with child protection laws, the European Court of Human Rights said Tuesday.


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    Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:57:32 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    London Hospitals Nearly Back Online After Worm Infection (PC World)
    PC World - Three London hospitals whose computer systems were infected with a relatively old worm are now almost back online. -- read full article
    Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:20:53 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    Estonian ISP Cuts off Control Servers for Srizbi Botnet (PC World)
    PC World - An Estonian ISP that temporarily hosted the command-and-control servers for the Srizbi botnet, responsible for a large portion of the world's spam, has cut off those servers, according to computer security analysts. -- read full article
    Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:23:02 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    Apple Quietly Recommends Using Antivirus Software (PC World)
    PC World - I'm a Mac. You're a PC. But we both need antivirus software. -- read full article
    Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:46:15 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    Malware is Getting Smarter, CA Warns (PC World)
    PC World - Online attacks will be dominated by smarter malware and bots targeting Web users ranging from gamers and social network users to the elderly and unsuspecting parents. -- read full article
    Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:46:54 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    London Hospitals Nearly Back Online After Worm Infection (PC World)
    PC World - Three London hospitals whose computer systems were infected with a relatively old worm are now almost back online. -- read full article
    Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:50:59 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    Say It Ain't So: Apple Encourages Antivirus Software (PC World)
    PC World - After years of belittling-and rightfully so-Windows' lame security, Apple is quietly "encouraging" OSX users to try a little protection themselves. In a brief knowledge base article on its support site, Apple suggests that running security software is probably a good idea. -- read full article
    Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:51:47 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
    How Spyware Nearly Sent a Teacher to Prison (PC World)
    PC World - If there's a poster child for the dangers of spyware, it's Julie Amero. -- read full article
    Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:21:33 GMT - Yahoo! News: Security News
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