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Top 10 IT News Stories of the Week

ISO and Microsoft's OOXML, dangerous consumer technologies, China and the Pentagon hack, and more...

Germany Aims to Protect IT Systems With Security Plan

The German government has agreed to implement a sweeping set of security measures aimed at protecting critical IT infrastructure in the country.

DHS Chief: Cybersecurity Still A Top Concern

Cybersecurity remains a high priority at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency's head told a Congressional committee.

Bank of India Website Restored After Malware Attack

Malicious code redirected website users to a different site; major bank's site was hosted by U.S.-based company.

PDF Spam Levels Plummet

It appears that PDF spam has had its 15 minutes of fame.

Intel Boosts Desktop PC Security With vPro Upgrade

Intel released an upgrade to its vPro bundle of automated PC management features on Monday, saying the new package delivers better IT security than the original product launched last year.

Spam Fighters Hit Criminals' Weak Spot

For years, spam haters have relied on junk-mail filters and Internet blacklists, but lately, some are saying it's time for a change in tactics.

Data Breach Fears Prompt IT to Secure Cellular/Voice Communications

Concerns of potential data breaches via cellular/voice communications are leading CIOs to investigate solutions to address the issue before it's too late, according to a recent survey.

Intuit CEO Bennett to Step Down in December

Four months after a database problem prevented thousands of U.S. users from paying their taxes on time, Intuit's chief executive announced plans to step down.

Monster Shuts Down Rogue Server Following Data Breach

Monster Worldwide, whose job-hunting sites suffered a massive data breach caused by hackers, has shut down a rogue server that had been used to gather personal details of job seekers.

 
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