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Veracode pitches backdoor apps security

Veracode says its unique binary code analysis technique is the only way to find backdoors short of using manual code reviews

FTC settles with Web-based seller of phone records

Check Em Out and its operator, Scott Joseph, have been fined for illegally selling people's phone records without permission

FTC chairman won’t recuse herself in Google deal

Despite complaints about a potential conflict of interest, FTC chair Deborah Majoras will not step down from hearings on the proposed Google-DoubleClick deal

Malware flood driving new AV

Symantec researchers say number of malicious applications is rapidly outpacing the volume of legitimate programs, forcing some to rethink AV, defense tactics

Groups say FTC, law firm hiding DoubleClick conflict

Privacy groups file second complaint with FTC, claiming Jones Day changed Web pages to 'conceal the nature, scope, and duration of the relationship' with DoubleClick

Lawmakers raise questions about copyright enforcement bill

The PRO-IP Act, which would significantly raise penalties for copyright infringement, is being hotly debated in Congress

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Getting entrepreneurial in 2008

A fond farewell from an intrepid columnist, who exits offering shameless self-promotion for two adrenaline-boosting ventures

eEye founder calls it quits

Marc Maiffret has left the company to start his next venture, developing next-gen mobile phone software for the corporate world