IT Security

Archive: 01-2012

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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’...

  Posted by Patrick Lambert | January 23, 2012, 9:40 AM PST

• 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

• 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

• 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