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Twitter to begin screening some links for phishing

Twitter launched a new link-screening service on Tuesday aimed at preventing phishing and other malicious attacks against users of the popular microblogging service.

Ex-Sun chief dishes dirt on Gates, Jobs

Don't expect Jonathan Schwartz to go quietly.

Update: LifeLock to pay $12M to settle FTC, states' complaint

LifeLock, an Arizona company promising customers protection from identity theft, has agreed to pay $12 million to settle charges that the company overstated its benefits and used 'scare tactics' to gain subscribers.

Microsoft skips patch for PowerPoint add-on

Microsoft fixed eight flaws in Windows and Office today, but passed on patching one Windows component because it cannot be automatically updated.

Microsoft warns of new IE bug; attacks under way

In its second such admission in the past two months, Microsoft today warned of a critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer that is already being exploited by hackers.

Bogus intranets scam university students

Universities and their population of students have been marked out as the next soft target by online criminals, security company RSA says.

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