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How to remove rootkits?
May 17, 2012 1:26am PDT
How to remove rootkits? Hi all, recently i have trouble in my windows 7 pc. my files in my personal folders has been duplicated. I searched online and could arrive myself with the symptoms that...
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Malware poses as software updates: Why the FBI is warning travelers
May 14, 2012 7:55am PDT
Those "critical update" notices you get, especially while traveling, may not be what you think. Michael Kassner gets the low-down on this serious threat as well as the Evilgrade platform.
54 Latest comment by Who Am I Really
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Ashkan Soltani introduces MobileScope, an innovative approach to online privacy
May 7, 2012 7:38am PDT
There's a lot of debate taking place on how to guarantee online privacy -- but few user-ready solutions. Michael Kassner talks to Ashkan Soltani about a new tool called MobileScope that may change...
9 Latest comment by OldGuru
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How quantum cryptography works: And by the way, it's breakable
May 1, 2012 7:26am PDT
Quantum cryptography is not infallible. But before getting to how it can be compromised, Michael Kassner calls on some experts to explain how Quantum Key Distribution works.
6 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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TaintDroid: Warns about Android apps leaking sensitive data
April 22, 2012 8:04pm PDT
Unfortunately, there is no simple way to determine what personal data is leaking from your smartphone. Michael Kassner interviews members of a research team that want to change that.
12 Latest comment by ndrquack
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Does your flashlight app know where you are? Probing Android permissions
April 16, 2012 7:16am PDT
Android permissions are difficult to understand. Michael Kassner interviews a research team using the "wisdom of the crowd" to clarify what a permission actually does.
40 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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The dark side of anonymous remailers
April 9, 2012 7:19am PDT
Anonymity needs to be preserved in some situations, but in the case of some security threats, total anonymity is dangerous. Michael Kassner looks at the problem of remailers.
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The price for free Android apps may be your privacy
April 2, 2012 7:58am PDT
In-app advertising receives the same permission set as the host app. Michael Kassner reviews what that controversial decision means to the user.
37 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Mobile password managers: Cracking the security mechanisms
March 26, 2012 8:07am PDT
Password managers for mobile devices are convenient. But are the cached passwords sufficiently protected? Michael Kassner asks two experts to explain the vulnerabilities.
9 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Mozy online backup service: Privacy does matter
March 19, 2012 7:27am PDT
Online backup services are enticing, but, how does one know if the data remains private -- truly private? Michael Kassner takes a look at Mozy to see how it measures up.
32 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Locating cell-phone owners the non-GPS way
March 12, 2012 7:11am PDT
Using GPS, a cell phone can be located within a few feet. So why are researchers concerned about locating a cell phone by its association with a specific cell tower?
24 Latest comment by bboyd@...
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Chasing the elusive approval for an IT-security budget
March 5, 2012 7:20am PST
There are always challenges selling upper management on an IT-security solution. Michael Kassner found some help -- risk management analysis. Here's how you can use it to help bolster your argument.
14 Latest comment by tonys3kur3
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Online dating services: Risking more than a broken heart
February 27, 2012 7:02am PST
People looking for companionship are trusting online services more than ever. Is that trust misplaced? Michael Kassner looks for the privacy and security gaps in online dating.
69 Latest comment by JCitizen
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Google Bouncer: Bad guys may have an app for that
February 20, 2012 9:31am PST
What if malware was designed to pass inspection, then download the bad stuff? It appears "what if" is here and now.
8 Latest comment by JCitizen
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Do Not Track Plus: A tool to protect your online privacy
February 13, 2012 7:53am PST
If you're concerned about privacy online, but find anti-tracking software difficult to understand, there's an app for that. Michael Kassner checks out DNT+.
54 Latest comment by Rilio
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Why are websites getting your mobile-phone number?
February 6, 2012 8:24am PST
Are mobile-service providers leaking data into traffic destined for web servers? That's what a research analyst set out to prove.
15 Latest comment by Mohammad Oweis
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Repurposed software: Apps gone rogue
January 30, 2012 7:50am PST
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.
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Testing just how good Next Generation Firewalls are
January 23, 2012 7:06am PST
Next Generation Firewalls are supposedly the next best thing. Are they though? Michael Kassner decided to find out.
3 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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DNSViz: Intimate view of a website's DNS security
January 16, 2012 1:14pm PST
DNSSEC is supposed to certify DNS transactions, but how do you know if it's working?DNSViz, that's how.
13 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Beware of QR codes
January 9, 2012 6:58am PST
QR codes are a disruptive technology. Find out why bad guys are happy about that.
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