IT Security

Archive: 03-2013

• The security implications of 420,000 vulnerable hosts

  Patrick Lambert presents a case of security findings that could get its researcher jail time. Is there such as thing as a “benevolent” botnet?

  Posted by Patrick Lambert | March 26, 2013, 5:00 AM PDT

• Is uncovering digital vulnerabilities doing more harm than good?

  A noted virtual-reality technologist and author views “security through obscurity” as the only true way security can exist. Michael P. Kassner looks at what this uniquely divergent...

  Posted by Michael Kassner | March 25, 2013, 8:48 AM PDT

• Stolen credit reports: What you can do to protect yourself

  Patrick Lambert follows up on the stolen celebrity credit reports. You don’t have to be famous to be at risk. What can individuals and businesses do for protection?

  Posted by Patrick Lambert | March 19, 2013, 5:30 AM PDT

• Rootkit coders beware: Malwarebytes is in hot pursuit

  Anti-malware heavy-hitter Malwarebytes is now laser-focused on eliminating rootkits. Michael P. Kassner asks the creators of MBAM how they approach this particular threat.

  Posted by Michael Kassner | March 18, 2013, 7:12 AM PDT

• Making online payments safe from fraud: Conversion rate vs. security

  Patrick Lambert looks at the vulnerable area of online payment fraud. Is there a way to make payment forms both convenient and secure?

  Posted by Patrick Lambert | March 15, 2013, 8:00 AM PDT

• Ask potential cloud vendors these 10 security questions

  Dominic Vogel offers his list of ten questions you should be asking cloud vendors about their security practices. Make sure you get the proof to back up their claims.

  Posted by Dominic Vogel | March 12, 2013, 5:30 AM PDT

• CISPA pits privacy against security: A closer look at the issues

  The United States Congress is once again considering a bill that could forever change how we as individuals use the internet. Michael P. Kassner looks at what those changes are.

  Posted by Michael Kassner | March 11, 2013, 7:24 AM PDT

• How passwords can wreck your two-factor authentication

  Patrick Lambert shares a friend’s experience with having his iCloud and Gmail accounts compromised. Make sure you know the gaps in two-factor authentication and app-specific passwords.

  Posted by Patrick Lambert | March 7, 2013, 6:00 AM PST

• High-tech home security products: Who are they really helping?

  Easy and convenient, wireless home security will keep your home safe. Michael P. Kassner looks at why bad guys might like them as well.

  Posted by Michael Kassner | March 4, 2013, 7:43 AM PST

• In the post-PC era, information security must adapt to new realities

  Alfonso Barreiro identifies some fundamental changes that infosec personnel need to make to their approach in order to operate effectively in their organizations.

  Posted by Alfonso Barreiro | March 4, 2013, 6:00 AM PST