Server makers rushing out Heartbleed patches

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First sites admit data loss through Heartbleed attacks Google updates terms of service to reflect its scanning of users' emails Network World Daily News AM April 15, 2014 Share this email Server makers rushing out Heartbleed patches Enterprise IT vendors are rushing to protect users from the Heartbleed bug, which has been found in some servers and networking gear and could allow attackers to steal critical data -- including passwords and encryption keys -- from the memories of exposed systems. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. First sites admit data loss through Heartbleed attacks 2. Google updates terms of service to reflect its scanning of users' emails 3. Google patches Android icon permissions attack 4. 8K TV broadcasts planned for 2020 5. 6 Amazing Advances in Cloud Technology 6. Windows XP holdouts explain why they haven't upgraded 7. Box patches Heartbleed flaw in its cloud storage systems 8. Mozilla appoints former marketing head to interim CEO 9. 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