blunder

US security blunder exposes residents' data

US security blunder exposes residents' data

The names, addresses and social security numbers of tens of thousands of Oklahoma residents were exposed to the general public for a period of at least three years.
Clement James Apr 23 2008 7:29AM Security
Facebook blunder exposes photos despite private tag

Facebook blunder exposes photos despite private tag

A recent security lapse on Facebook which allowed access to private photo libraries highlights what can go wrong if companies use public social networking sites without security, experts warn..
Clement James Mar 28 2008 6:49AM Security
TK Maxx security blunder will cost US$8.3B

TK Maxx security blunder will cost US$8.3B

45 million customers' cards at an estimated US$186 each.
Robert Jaques May 18 2007 6:44AM Security
Ubisoft blunder lifts lid off future games

Ubisoft blunder lifts lid off future games

Amazing what you can find on FTP sites.
Clement James Sep 26 2006 9:56AM Software
Sony faces customer rebellion after rootkit blunder

Sony faces customer rebellion after rootkit blunder

Sony-BMG Music Entertainment's use of spyware techniques for copyright protection is only the latest example of a trend that will likely promote a “consumer backlash," industry experts have warned.
William Eazel Nov 16 2005 12:26PM Security
Expert blasts Home Secretary email blunder

Expert blasts Home Secretary email blunder

A security expert criticized the U.K. Home Office after a document outlining new terror measures was sent to opposition parties with amendments and deletions still within the document's hidden metadata.
René Millman Sep 16 2005 5:04PM Security
7,000 hit in UCSF security blunder

7,000 hit in UCSF security blunder

The University of California San Francisco is notifying 7,000 employees and students that their personal information may have been accessed by an intruder who broke into a campus server.
Marcia Savage Apr 7 2005 12:07AM Security
Security blunder leaves Cahoot red faced

Security blunder leaves Cahoot red faced

The discovery of a serious security flaw caused online bank Cahoot to shut down its website yesterday (Thursday) for 10 hours while the fault was fixed.
David Quainton Nov 5 2004 2:40PM Security

Log In

  |  Forgot your password?