Security
ConsumerWatch: Oracle Issues Java Fix; Feds Maintain Warning
Oracle Corp. said Monday it has released a fix for the flaw in its Java software that raised an alarm from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security last week. Even after the patch was issued, the federal agency continued to recommend that users disable Java in their Web browsers.
Facebook To Roll Out More Privacy Controls
Facebook is trying to make its privacy controls easier to find and understand in an effort to turn the world’s largest social network into a more discreet place.
New Information Emerges About Teenager Stabbing In San Jose
San Jose police had no immediate plans to increase security at Christmas in the Park, following what investigators believe was a gang-related stabbing over the weekend.
Tech Report: Shopping Safely Online During Holiday Season
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid has some advice for consumers shopping online this holiday season.
KCBS Interview: SFPD Chief Suhr On World Series Security
KCBS talked to San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr Tuesday about security plans for the Giants World Series games.
Oakland Residents Should Beware Of Door-To-Door Burglar Alarm Scam
Oakland police warned residents Friday to be cautious of people going door to door asking about resident’s alarm systems, as they do not appear to be working for the city and could be casing homes for burglaries.
Oakland Raiders Fans Met With Stepped Up Security Measures At Home Opener
Management at the O.co Coliseum have implemented 132 airport-like metal detectors that fans have to walk through before entering the stadium.
Date Set In $50M Lawsuit Against Dodgers Over Giants Fan Beating
San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow, who’s suing former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt over a vicious beating at Dodger Stadium will have his day in court next year.
Tech Report: Mozilla Updates Firefox To Encrypt Google Searches
Mozilla is releasing an updated Firefox browser that they say will make your surfing even safer. The new browser will automatically encrypt Google searches.
SF Muni Deploys Surveillance System That Spots Suspicious Activity
A high-tech surveillance system designed to thwart crime and terrorism by spotting suspicious activity without the use of a human monitor is set to be deployed on San Francisco’s Muni Metro system.
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