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Cyber-attack on Defense Department computers raises concerns

The 'malware' strike, thought to be from inside Russia, hit combat zone computers and the U.S. Central Command overseeing Iraq and Afghanistan. The attack underscores concerns about computer warfare.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/iraq/complete/la-na-cyberattack2...

UK government looking to censor internet

Websites might one day be regulated by government and given movie-style ratings, if an interview given by the Culture Secretary is anything to go by.

http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/web/uk-government-looking-to-cens...

MS explains 7-year patch delay

Microsoft has explained why it took seven years to patch a known vulnerability. Fixing the bug earlier would have taken out network applications and potential exploits alike, it explained.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/17/ms_explains_patch_delay/

Verizon awarded $33.15m against cybersquatter

Verizon has been awarded $33.15m in a cybersquatting lawsuit against a shady domain aggregator that registered hundreds of websites using the telco's name and trademarks.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/26/verizon_awarded_33mil_against_on...

Serious security flaw found in IE

Users of Microsoft's Internet Explorer are being urged by experts to switch to a rival until a serious security flaw has been fixed.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7784908.stm

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