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Enterprises still seem to have turned a blind eye to the vulnerability that exists when information, in document and spreadsheet form, leaves the company via email and laptops. The anonymity and universal access of cyberspace makes cybercrime attractive and easy. Opera has patched a vulnerability which is has deemed to be ‘highly critical'. Any IT chief worth their salt knows how to combat data theft, so why is it still so common, asks Ian Schenkel. Companies are struggling to come to grips with the basics of vulnerability management, says Chris Schwartzbauer, vice president of development and customer operations at Shavlik Technologies. Microsoft is issuing a critical fix for Windows users. The stakes were high when scores of researchers and investigators met Thursday for the twice-annual International Botnet Task Force meeting. Managing expectations and supporting employees during a period of organisational change can only enhance the ability to cope with the associated uncertainty. While it is unlikely we will ever abolish cybercrime, I do believe that we can make the internet a safer place. NetIQ's Secure Configuration Manager (SCM) is a combination of client server and web-based components to help organisations manage configurations of workstations and servers. Globalisation involves extending the business to locations around the world to make the most cost effective use of global resources. The insider threat is the main security risk enterprises face -- insider incidents from using system administrator or privileged account access are responsible for nine out of 10 breaches in data security. The risk of compromising patient confidentiality is preventing healthcare institutions from implementing infrastructure solutions that could potentially streamline operations and improve productivity, claimed security vendor Proofpoint. Discount retailer TJX, parent of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, has agreed to a US$24 million settlement with MasterCard over a security breach that left tens of millions of credit card accounts at risk to identity theft. It’s time to get real when measuring risk against acceptable loss. Business needs a more intelligent approach, says Gary Flood In the face of growing threats to its cyber assets, America requires a cohesive and comprehensive plan to protect its vital and most sensitive data. Here, one of the leading decision makers in the federal government IT arena coveys overarching priorities for securing the country's cyberspace. The AdventNet Manage-Engine Password Manager Pro provides a complete system for password management in one simple web-based package. For possibly the first time ever, Apple is recommending Mac OS X users deploy anti-virus solutions -- but it remains unclear exactly why. The United States central command was hit by an attack and affected computers in combat zones in the Middle East. Warnings should have been flagged up to avoid the transfer of unencrypted .data