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October 5, 2007
Security & Privacy Links (10/5/07): Phishers Like Linux & Elections,
- Online Campaign 2008: A Phishing Bonanza? — "The presidential campaigns' tactic of relying on impulsive giving spurred by controversial news events and hyped-up deadlines, combined with a number of other factors such as inconsistent Web addresses and a muddle of payment mechanisms creates a conducive environment for fraud."
- EBay: Phishers getting better organized, using Linux — Fraudsters are getting more professional, and their platform of choice is an owned Linux box.
- Sun Fixes Severe Java Vulnerabilities
- WLAN Security Blamed for TJX Payment Card Breach — "Investigators acknowledged that TJX had launched a WPA upgrade plan back in October 2005. But it did not consider that plan to be timely or sufficient, given the risks involved."
- Store Passwords Securely on Your Palm OS PDA
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