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Security vs. convenience: Will users embrace the opt-in?
Patrick Lambert looks at Mozilla's recent decision to make Flash and other plugins an opt-in feature for users instead of a default. Will users regard it as a nuisance or a safegua...
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Does your cloud storage provider hold the keys to your data?
Patrick Lambert looks at some recent cloud data breaches and our approach to safeguarding data that is trusted to cloud providers. Take the poll about what data, if any, you trust ...
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How effective is antivirus software on smartphones?
Patrick Lambert looks at the limited usefulness of smartphone antivirus apps. Should you bother with it?
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USCC report on China's cyber-espionage and -warfare capabilities
Patrick Lambert breaks down the latest report of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, which rates China's capabilities for cyber-espionage and warfare.
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Hack networks in style with the Transparency Grenade and the Pwn Plug
Patrick Lambert describes two innovative tools that can be used by pen testers -- but also by those with more nefarious plans. Here are two gadgets IT pros should know about.
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WikiLeaks publishes millions of Stratfor emails accessed by Anonymous
Patrick Lambert offers an overview of the latest Anonymous exploit -- publishing millions of emails it accessed from a company that has been called a "shadow CIA."
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What to do when your security is breached by someone with a badge
Patrick Lambert looks at some high-profile cases of defendants being forced to give up passwords and encryption keys. What are your options when it happens to you outside of a cour...
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You still have domains registered on GoDaddy? Why?
Patrick Lambert discusses the numerous instances of GoDaddy.com turning off domains for questionable reasons and with very little notice. Would you trust GoDaddy with your domain n...
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Sandboxing of Adobe Flash coming to Firefox
Patrick Lambert explains why Adobe Flash sandboxing for Firefox will help protect end users.
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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.