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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.
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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 issue...
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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 Anonymou...
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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.
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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.
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Selling or donating equipment? Don't forget to wipe it clean
Patrick Lambert reminds IT pros about the importance of securely wiping hard disks clean, especially if you're in the process of disposing, selling, or donating old computers and o...
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Preparing a business laptop for overseas travel
With threats of cyber warfare heating up, traveling overseas poses security risks that go beyond mere carelessness and petty thiefs. Here are tips to protect employee laptops and t...