1. Beware business cloud dangers, says EU agency

Organizations should be wary of vendor lock-in, according to European Network and Information Security Agency.

2. Second iPhone worm behaves like botnet

update As with first malware, new worm affects SSH protocol in jailbroken iPhones but is "much more serious" as it may attempt to steal data, F-Secure warns.

3. Signature makes cards 'less secure'

Signature-based cards less secure and targeted to be phased out, says analyst, with countries like Australia, U.K. and France, already opting for safer alternatives.

4. Can Adobe beat back hackers?

As its software becomes a major means of attack, security experts are concerned the company isn't doing enough to repel assaults.

5. Most security products flunk quality tests

Nearly 80 percent of security tools fail to perform during initial certification tests, requiring two or more cycles of further testing, reports product testing firm.

6. Smartphones: A bigger target for security threats

As the iPhone, BlackBerry, and other devices become more popular, harmful software such as viruses and spyware is emerging to exploit their vulnerability.

7. Report: Countries prepping for cyber war

U.S., Israel, Russia, China, and France are gearing up for cyber offensives, according to a new McAfee report.

8. Microsoft patching zero-day Windows 7 SMB hole

Company warns customers that exploit code for the Server Message Block hole is available and suggests a workaround until a patch is ready.

9. Expert says Adobe Flash policy is risky

Adobe Flash Player allows arbitrary content to access applications without permission, says researcher at Foreground Security.

10. Microsoft probing Windows 7 zero-day hole

One day after Patch Tuesday, researcher warns of unpatched security hole in Windows 7 and Server 2008.