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Feds urged to provide cybersecurity incentives

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Microsoft dumps OneCare, slates free security software for '09

Microsoft will dump its Windows Live OneCare consumer security software next year and instead give away revamped, streamlined antimalware software that it's calling 'Morro.'

Three British hospitals hit with malware attack

Computer systems at three hospitals in London were shut down after PCs there were infected by a variant of the Mytob mass-mailing worm.

British hospitals hit with malware attack

Computer systems at three London hospitals remained down on Wednesday morning after PCs were apparently infected with malware.

Cybersecurity is focus of new start-up incubator

The University of Texas at San Antonio Tuesday announced a technology incubator aimed at fostering IT security-based start-ups within the state.

Fortinet beefs up midrange FortiGate security appliance

Fortinet has announced availability of a new FortiGate unified threat management device that will eventually replace an older model for midsize businesses.

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