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3G and 4G USB modems are a security threat, researcher says

2013-03-15 19:03:05| InfoWorld: Top News

The vast majority of 3G and 4G USB modems handed out by mobile operators to their customers are manufactured by a handful of companies and run insecure software, according to two security researchers from Russia. Researchers Nikita Tarakanov and Oleg Kupreev analyzed the security of 3G/4G USB modems obtained from Russian operators for the past several months. Their findings were presented Thursday at the Black Hat Europe 2013 security conference in Amsterdam.

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Update OS X to ensure Java security

2013-03-15 18:41:12| CNET News.com

Apple's latest updates include fixes to prevent Java applet execution that may occur even with the plug-in disabled. [Read more]

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Chicago will boost security for students displaced from closing schools

2013-03-15 16:29:00| American School & University

Community groups will be paid to escort children as they walk to and from their new schools.Schoolhouse Beat read more

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Vulnerability database hack highlights need to bolster cyber security

2013-03-15 16:00:21| InfoWorld: Top News

The recent hack of the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) is one more example of the need for a stronger U.S. cyber security strategy. President Barack Obama pressed for such an initiative in meetings Wednesday and Thursday with corporate leaders, Bloomberg News reports. The president wants more cooperation between government and private industry to fend off cyber attacks.

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Security appliances are riddled with serious vulnerabilities, researcher says

2013-03-15 12:47:10| InfoWorld: Top News

The majority of email and Web gateways, firewalls, remote access servers, UTM (united threat management) systems and other security appliances have serious vulnerabilities, according to a security researcher who analyzed products from multiple vendors.

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