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The hacker who exposed portions of GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's email got her password by claiming to have 'forgotten' it. A hacker group broke into the email account for GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. Facebook users are being warned that the popular social networking site accidentally exposed personal information about its members this week. A security researcher said he has discovered a vulnerability in Google Docs that mysteriously allows private documents to appear in other users' accounts. US engineers have developed software that can be used with Windows and Linux systems to perform log-ins, digital signing and verification. A report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that over five per cent of Australians were victims of personal fraud in 2007. The bevy of personal information on the Internet could be making personal security questions a far less effective protection method. The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has today lobbied the Federal Government to secure the privacy of workers in light of the Government's move to give employers power to check emails at work. A software security researcher has exploited a flaw in the sex offender registry webpage operated by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Malware writers are increasingly tailoring attacks to specific regions, languages and applications.. Security researchers have discovered a tool used by cybercriminals that stores the stolen data of more than 30,000 users. Corporate data breaches - which can lead to identity theft - are occurring in Australia and without disclosure laws similar to those in the US those affected will never know they are at risk, claim Gartner analysts.
Does anyone today really believe that they can keep their personal information entirely confidential? While some people have personal preferences about how much personal information they are forced to reveal, to function within society requires some exposure of such information. A complex plot involving fake anti-spyware products has scammed thousands of victims out of money and personal information, according to SecureWorks. Deutsche Telekom loses 17m customer details. The burglary of a US prisoners of war (POW) support group's offices has netted thieves the personal information, including addresses and Social Security numbers, of more than 35,000 veterans and their families. The public's idea of confidentiality is not compatible with the way their details are handled. Georgia health officials reported today that a vendor working with the Georgia Department of Community Health is missing a disk containing the names, birth dates and Social Security numbers of 2.9 million Georgia health services recipients. Security professionals weigh in on what may have caused the most recent high-profile personal account breach -- this one involving French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Phishers are using a new bait to lure in victims - other phishing attacks.