Security

Microsoft: CardSpace attack works but was too rigged

Microsoft's chief identity architect disputes that CardSpace technology can be hacked, calling researchers' scenario unlikely in a real attack

H-1B opponents challenge Bush administration in court

Groups file suit over decision to extend work periods for students visas

Safari flaw worse than first thought, Microsoft warns

Safari flaw can be exploited in combination with an unpatched bug in Internet Explorer to allow attackers to run unauthorized software on a victim's computer

Researchers breach Microsoft’s CardSpace ID technology

Proof-of-concept method shows it is possible to intercept the authentication token from CardSpace and use it to gain access to sensitive information

Symantec now says current Flash Player safe from attack

Symantec switches assessment of Flash Player three times in two days; latest verdict is Version 9.0.124.0 on all platforms, plug-ins and standalone, are not vulnerable

The problem with red/green computer security

Hackers knocked Comcast.net offline

Comcast.net domain name records were altered to enable hackers to redirect Internet traffic to their own server

Product review: Titus Labs helps stop e-mail slips

Titus Labs Message Classification proves an easy and flexible way to enforce data sensitivity labeling in Outlook

HP beefs up its application-security software

HP has upgraded the code integrity, flaw correction tracking, and Web app operation testing components of its security assurance suite

Researcher: Ad software maker likely violates copyright

Spyware researcher says videos offered by advertising software maker Zango are likely being distributed without permission