Computerworld Security: September 04, 2015
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Even encrypted medical record databases leak information
A new study from Microsoft researchers warns that many types of databases used
for electronic medical records are vulnerable to leaking information despite the
use of encryption.
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Unlock the Key to Repel Ransomware
You're at your desk, working to finish a project on a deadline when, all of a
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. Spy equipment suppliers: Report exposes who sells surveillance tech to Colombia
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2. Microsoft, U.S. face off again over emails stored in Ireland
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3. DOJ tightens policies on use of simulated cells for surveillance
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WHITE PAPER: Darktrace~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cyber Intelligence: Getting Ahead of Compromise
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organizations to achieve the visibility and focus that they need to get ahead of
compromises - before they turn into crises.
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Spy equipment suppliers: Report exposes who sells surveillance tech to Colombia
Privacy International's investigative report reveals that more than a dozen
international companies are selling spy equipment used for mass surveillance to
Columbia, despite that it may be used for unlawful spying.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WHITE PAPER: Neustar Inc~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Think You are Safe from DDoS Attacks?
Amazon Web Services is the world's top cloud platform. That's probably why
you're on it – to enjoy reliable, scalable and affordable cloud computing.
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Microsoft, U.S. face off again over emails stored in Ireland
A dispute between Microsoft and the U.S. government over turning over emails
stored in a data center in Ireland comes up for oral arguments in an appeals
court in New York on Wednesday.
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DOJ tightens policies on use of simulated cells for surveillance
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued new guidelines on the use of a
cellular surveillance technology called stingrays.
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