IT Security

Archive: 07-2012

• Bromium: Newcomer to the periodic table of security elements

  Dominic Vogel looks into a new security solution that relies on micro-virtualization to isolate untrustworthy desktop tasks from enterprise networks.

  Posted by Dominic Vogel | July 30, 2012, 12:18 PM PDT

• The truth behind those Nigerian 419 scammers

  Why would 419 scammers say they’re Nigerian, even if they are as American as apple pie? Michael Kassner provides some insight as to why.

  Posted by Michael Kassner | July 30, 2012, 8:57 AM PDT

• Microsoft to block keys less than 1024 bits in August software update

  This is your last chance to prepare for an August update from Microsoft that will reject cryptographic keys less than 1024 bits.

  Posted by Patrick Lambert | July 23, 2012, 2:11 PM PDT

• A new way to X-Ray your Android device for privilege escalation threats

  Your Android device might have vulnerabilities you can’t see, but help is on the way today with X-Ray. Michael Kassner introduces this new security tool and gets the inside scoop from its...

  Posted by Michael Kassner | July 23, 2012, 6:54 AM PDT

• Covering all the bases: Threats to the corporate network

  Sophisticated attacks against the most highly critical systems are a real threat, but we shouldn’t forget that most security breaches are more mundane in character and much closer to home.

  Posted by Patrick Lambert | July 18, 2012, 1:26 PM PDT

• Extra protection for Windows PCs with EMET

  Alfonso Barreiro offers an overview of EMET — Microsoft’s free Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit — that applies anti-exploit tech to vulnerable applications and processes.

  Posted by Alfonso Barreiro | July 17, 2012, 8:20 AM PDT

• PGP's creator extends security to mobile communications with Silent Circle

  Seen the news? It seems your phone data is free for the asking. Michael Kassner interviews Phil Zimmermann — the man behind PGP — about Silent Circle, an encryption system for portable...

  Posted by Michael Kassner | July 16, 2012, 8:14 AM PDT

• 450K Yahoo passwords online now: Is yours?

  Hackers have posted 450K Yahoo email addresses and passwords online, and hint Gmail, Hotmail, other services are next. How can you check if your users’ accounts are among them?

  Posted by Gina Smith | July 13, 2012, 5:34 AM PDT

• From the trenches: Troubleshooting and securing SonicWall

  Consultant Bob Eisenhardt recounts a recent experience working with a small office’s SonicWall V200. If you’ve ever tangled with one of these devices, these tips might help.

  Posted by Bob Eisenhardt | July 11, 2012, 1:18 PM PDT

• Are you checking privacy policies frequently?

  Online companies collect our private information as payment for using their site. Michael Kassner looks at how changes to previously agreed upon privacy conditions are reported — or not.

  Posted by Michael Kassner | July 9, 2012, 7:31 AM PDT