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CNET
Ellison: Oracle Won't Spin Off MySQL
Oracle chief says company will retain MySQL in Sun merger, and that MySQL doesn't compete with Oracle's database

THE GOV MONITOR
Database Security Questioned In The UK
A large UK government database of real estate properties that includes over 800k digital photos of homes and property details such as roof balconies and parking spaces raises both physical and cybersecurity concerns

THE REGISTER
Database Containing 1.8m UK Postcode Locations Leaks Online
WikiLeaks claims to be hosting a database of over 1.8 million UK postal codes and geographic data

MSNBC
A New Tool To Fight Identity Theft
The ID Score database helps banks, retailers, government agencies, and healthcare providers prevent fraud

SOFTPEDIA
The Internet Archive Leaks Member Data
A hacker has disclosed a SQL injection vulnerability in the Internet Archive project Website that exposes sensitive information about registered members

FEDERAL COMPUTER WEEK
Authentication Said Key To Cybersecurity
A top Department of Homeland Security official said the ability to authenticate computer users, devices, and processes is a major part of the department's vision for improved computer security

REUTERS
Hacking Oracle's Databases Will Soon Get Easier
New exploit on Metasploit will be unveiled next week at Black Hat conference

AUSTRALIAN IT
HSBC Fined $6 Million In Britain For Data Loss
Europe's biggest bank censured for "careless" handling of data on tens of thousands of customers

GLOBAL SECURITY MAGAZINE
New Vulnerabilities May Affect Oracle Databases
Patch expected this month

BLOOMBERG
Canada Emails Show Broader Suspicion Of Data Leaks
Economic statistics somehow being disseminated before they are officially released, officials say

THE INDUSTRY STANDARD
Oracle's Security Solution For Banks
Controls help limit database administrators' access to sensitive information

HELP NET SECURITY
Take Action Against The Increase In SQL Injection Attacks
Network Box offers advice to protect organizations from rising tide of SQL injection

V3.CO.UK
Industry Group Tackles Software Supply Chain
Safecode leads effort to prevent software from being compromised during sourcing, distribution

SOPHOS.COM
Security Threat Report Looks At Dangers Ahead
SQL injection attacks continue to grow in popularity, researchers say

eWEEK
How To Secure Sensitive Data Before A Layoff Occurs
Up-to-date auditing of data is a must, experts say

COMPUTERWORLD NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Privacy Administrator Calls For DNA Database Oversight
Agency will look to step up security following revelation of data breach

ZDnet
BCS Attempts Cultural Shift In Data Protection
Data protection ??code?? is aimed at getting public and private sector to take better care of personal information

CIO
T-Mobile Confirms Stolen Data Is Genuine
Company still uncertain whether personal data was compromised

OFFICE OF INADEQUATE SECURITY
Fired Worker Charged In ID Theft, Child Porn
Employee allegedly accessed Gexa database, caused more than $70,000 worth of damage to company

FLORIDA TODAY
Clerks Fired For Snooping On Potential Dates
Fort Myers police department employees allegedly looked up Match.com matches in classified database