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Selena Frye
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Next Generation Firewalls: It's all about tuples
Next-generation firewalls have been around for several years, but garnered little interest. That's changing as first-generation firewalls aren't keeping up.
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Infographic: Online payment security
This infographic provides a snapshot of consumer worries about shopping online.
Posted by Selena Frye | February 10, 2012, 9:43 AM PST
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VeriSign repeatedly hacked in 2010
Verisign was repeatedly attacked in 2010 but the extent of what was stolen is unknown, and the company didn't even own up to it until late 2011.
Posted by Kara Reeder | February 7, 2012, 6:39 AM PST | Latest comment by OPITSTUDENT
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Juvenile cyber-delinquency: Laws that are turning kids into criminals
Deb Shinder considers the problem of juvenile delinquency when it concerns kids and computers. Do we need a better strategy for dealing with juvenile cybercrime? Take the opinion poll.
Posted by Deb Shinder | February 7, 2012, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by dogknees
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Why are websites getting your mobile-phone number?
Are mobile-service providers leaking data into traffic destined for web servers? That's what a research analyst set out to prove.
Posted by Michael Kassner | February 6, 2012, 8:24 AM PST | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Videos
Netshelter CX Enclosure - Product Demonstration
With the Netshelter CX enclosure, you'll be able to set up a server nearly anywhere. It's the IT industry's first soundproofed, portable server environment. Check out this video to learn more.
From: APC by Schneider Electric
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Live Webcast: 3 Simple Steps to Better Patch Security
For better patch security, you'll need to take some precautions and know how to react when the time comes. For help with that, check out this live webcast from TechRepublic.
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The three types of online attackers
Patrick Lambert describes the three main groups of attackers that security specialists are guarding against.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | February 6, 2012, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by kskarlatos
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Infographic: Kim Dotcom and the Megaupload story
While Megaupload's attorney tries to negotiate a deal with the government to preserve users' legitimate hosted files, check out this snapshot of Kim Dotcom fun facts and figures.
Posted by Selena Frye | January 31, 2012, 11:33 AM PST | Latest comment by bwallan@...
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World IPv6 launch day set: Security pitfalls to look out for
Patrick Lambert warns that when the IPv6 launch date officially arrives this June 6, it will be prudent to watch out for some security gaps in the initial days. Here are some issues to think about.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | January 31, 2012, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by stigall@...
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Insidious insiders: Psychology provides clues in handling invisible threats
Dominic Vogel considers the insider threat risk in organizations and suggests that cross-departmental collaboration could help shore up data loss prevention methods.
Posted by Dominic Vogel | January 30, 2012, 9:00 AM PST | Latest comment by ultimitloozer@...
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Repurposed software: Apps gone rogue
You come up with a dynamite app. Companies are thrilled with it. Next thing you know, your app is used to deny visitors access to a website. Michael Kassner considers repurposed software.
Posted by Michael Kassner | January 30, 2012, 7:50 AM PST | Latest comment by clk536@...
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Symantec says to disable pcAnywhere after source code exposure by Anonymous
Symantec acknowledges a breach that exposed the source code for pcAnywhere. Users are advised to disable it immediately until software updates are available to resolve vulnerabilities.
Posted by Selena Frye | January 25, 2012, 12:08 PM PST | Latest comment by echo9
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Facing down the Ramnit virus on Facebook: Tips for protection and clean-up
Bob Eisenhardt explains how the Facebook virus Ramnit works, why it's so bad, and how it can affect much more than a Facebook account.
Posted by Bob Eisenhardt | January 23, 2012, 12:55 PM PST | Latest comment by Brainstorms
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Megaupload, Anonymous, SOPA and the Internet fallout
Patrick Lambert digests the tempestuous events of last week and what it means for the future of the Internet. Was the Megaupload bust really related to SOPA's failure? Was Anonymous' reaction...
Posted by Patrick Lambert | January 23, 2012, 9:40 AM PST | Latest comment by Spamosborn
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Testing just how good Next Generation Firewalls are
Next Generation Firewalls are supposedly the next best thing. Are they though? Michael Kassner decided to find out.
Posted by Michael Kassner | January 23, 2012, 7:06 AM PST | Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Infographic: Online banking and security
This is a handy infographic to share with friends, family, and coworkers -- reminding them to stay alert and follow some basic security tips for online and mobile banking.
Posted by Selena Frye | January 18, 2012, 7:47 AM PST | Latest comment by michael john2
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SOPA shelved for now, but what does the future hold?
Patrick Lambert summarizes the latest action on the SOPA controversy, with lawmakers moving over the weekend to shelve it while "outstanding concerns" are being evaluated.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | January 17, 2012, 8:21 AM PST | Latest comment by michael john2
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DNSViz: Intimate view of a website's DNS security
DNSSEC is supposed to certify DNS transactions, but how do you know if it's working?DNSViz, that's how.
Posted by Michael Kassner | January 16, 2012, 1:14 PM PST | Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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How to sell information security to management
Alfonso Barreiro shares his tips for selling security initiatives to management -- as well as a few methods you should avoid.
Posted by Alfonso Barreiro | January 16, 2012, 6:00 AM PST
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Facebook takes steps to reward bug hunting: White hat debit cards
Patrick Lambert looks at Facebook's recent attempts to reward bug hunters on their site and help fight the rising tide of malware and other scams.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | January 12, 2012, 11:59 AM PST
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Hitting Windows 8 reset button: Security bonus saves time and money
Dominic Vogel makes his pitch for the Windows 8 reset button from a security perspective.
Posted by Dominic Vogel | January 11, 2012, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Lost Cause?
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SpyEye banking malware learns to cover its tracks
SpyEye banking malware has added a new feature to its arsenal that takes advantage of "paperless" statements by hiding the fact that your bank account has been compromised.
Posted by Kara Reeder | January 9, 2012, 12:30 PM PST | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Facing down the Ramnit virus on Facebook: Tips for protection and clean-up
Bob Eisenhardt explains how the Facebook virus Ramnit works, why it's so bad, and how it can affect much more than a Facebook account.
Posted by Bob Eisenhardt | January 23, 2012, 12:55 PM PST | Latest comment by Brainstorms
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List open ports and listening services
You should turn off any services you don't actually need so that they will not become avenues of attack for security threats. Different systems will have different services running by default,...
Posted by Chad Perrin | April 15, 2008, 8:47 PM PDT
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Megaupload, Anonymous, SOPA and the Internet fallout
Patrick Lambert digests the tempestuous events of last week and what it means for the future of the Internet. Was the Megaupload bust really related to SOPA's failure? Was Anonymous' reaction...
Posted by Patrick Lambert | January 23, 2012, 9:40 AM PST | Latest comment by Spamosborn
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SOPA shelved for now, but what does the future hold?
Patrick Lambert summarizes the latest action on the SOPA controversy, with lawmakers moving over the weekend to shelve it while "outstanding concerns" are being evaluated.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | January 17, 2012, 8:21 AM PST | Latest comment by michael john2
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Videos
Netshelter CX Enclosure - Product Demonstration
With the Netshelter CX enclosure, you'll be able to set up a server nearly anywhere. It's the IT industry's first soundproofed, portable server environment. Check out this video to learn more.
From: APC by Schneider Electric
Watch Now -
Webcasts
Live Webcast: 3 Simple Steps to Better Patch Security
For better patch security, you'll need to take some precautions and know how to react when the time comes. For help with that, check out this live webcast from TechRepublic.
From: Sophos
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Symantec says to disable pcAnywhere after source code exposure by Anonymous
Symantec acknowledges a breach that exposed the source code for pcAnywhere. Users are advised to disable it immediately until software updates are available to resolve vulnerabilities.
Posted by Selena Frye | January 25, 2012, 12:08 PM PST | Latest comment by echo9
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Repurposed software: Apps gone rogue
You come up with a dynamite app. Companies are thrilled with it. Next thing you know, your app is used to deny visitors access to a website. Michael Kassner considers repurposed software.
Posted by Michael Kassner | January 30, 2012, 7:50 AM PST | Latest comment by clk536@...
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Infographic: Kim Dotcom and the Megaupload story
While Megaupload's attorney tries to negotiate a deal with the government to preserve users' legitimate hosted files, check out this snapshot of Kim Dotcom fun facts and figures.
Posted by Selena Frye | January 31, 2012, 11:33 AM PST | Latest comment by bwallan@...
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Why are websites getting your mobile-phone number?
Are mobile-service providers leaking data into traffic destined for web servers? That's what a research analyst set out to prove.
Posted by Michael Kassner | February 6, 2012, 8:24 AM PST | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Juvenile cyber-delinquency: Laws that are turning kids into criminals
Deb Shinder considers the problem of juvenile delinquency when it concerns kids and computers. Do we need a better strategy for dealing with juvenile cybercrime? Take the opinion poll.
Posted by Deb Shinder | February 7, 2012, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by dogknees
-
Infographic: Online banking and security
This is a handy infographic to share with friends, family, and coworkers -- reminding them to stay alert and follow some basic security tips for online and mobile banking.
Posted by Selena Frye | January 18, 2012, 7:47 AM PST | Latest comment by michael john2
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DNSViz: Intimate view of a website's DNS security
DNSSEC is supposed to certify DNS transactions, but how do you know if it's working?DNSViz, that's how.
Posted by Michael Kassner | January 16, 2012, 1:14 PM PST | Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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The three types of online attackers
Patrick Lambert describes the three main groups of attackers that security specialists are guarding against.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | February 6, 2012, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by kskarlatos
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How to spoof a MAC address
MAC address filtering for wireless networking isn't real "security". Anyone who pays any attention to current trends in wireless security at all should know that MAC filtering is less effective...
Posted by Chad Perrin | January 22, 2008, 1:28 PM PST | Latest comment by Doug Vitale
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Use PuTTY as a secure proxy on Windows
Last month, I wrote about using OpenSSH as a secure Web proxy on UNIX and Linux systems. This time, I'll show you how to do the same thing on Microsoft Windows using PuTTY -- probably the single...
Posted by Chad Perrin | March 10, 2008, 4:30 PM PDT | Latest comment by nil_online
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Beware of QR codes
QR codes are a disruptive technology. Find out why bad guys are happy about that.
Posted by Michael Kassner | January 9, 2012, 6:58 AM PST | Latest comment by Iris_1990
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10 services to turn off in MS Windows XP
As I pointed out on 19 October, in point number four of the article 10 security tips for all general-purposes OSes, an important step in the process of securing your system is to shut down...
Posted by Chad Perrin | November 7, 2007, 10:02 AM PST | Latest comment by JonB2008
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Dropbox: Convenient? Absolutely, but is it secure?
A potential security lapse and possibly misleading statements are plaguing Dropbox, a hugely popular file-syncing app. What are the issues and is concern justified?
Posted by Michael Kassner | June 13, 2011, 8:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by nxb3942
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Scroogle: Adding privacy to Google Search
Google Search is an amazing tool. Even so, to many, it has a dark side. Scroogle may be able to help.
Posted by Michael Kassner | July 25, 2011, 12:17 PM PDT | Latest comment by cdedbdbunny
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How to sell information security to management
Alfonso Barreiro shares his tips for selling security initiatives to management -- as well as a few methods you should avoid.
Posted by Alfonso Barreiro | January 16, 2012, 6:00 AM PST
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World IPv6 launch day set: Security pitfalls to look out for
Patrick Lambert warns that when the IPv6 launch date officially arrives this June 6, it will be prudent to watch out for some security gaps in the initial days. Here are some issues to think about.
Posted by Patrick Lambert | January 31, 2012, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by stigall@...
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Videos
Netshelter CX Enclosure - Product Demonstration
With the Netshelter CX enclosure, you'll be able to set up a server nearly anywhere. It's the IT industry's first soundproofed, portable server environment. Check out this video to learn more.
From: APC by Schneider Electric
Watch Now -
Webcasts
Live Webcast: 3 Simple Steps to Better Patch Security
For better patch security, you'll need to take some precautions and know how to react when the time comes. For help with that, check out this live webcast from TechRepublic.
From: Sophos
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