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About Michael Kassner
Michael Kassner is currently a systems manager for an international company. Together with his son, he runs MKassner Net, a small IT publication consultancy.
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Hackers: From innocent curiosity to illegal activity
May 6, 2013 7:59am PDT
Researchers asked why talented youth skilled in "computerese" evolve into criminal hackers. Michael P. Kassner explains their unexpected results.
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DropSmack: Using Dropbox to steal files and deliver malware
April 15, 2013 7:46am PDT
Michael P. Kassner interviews a digital forensic scientist who uses Dropbox to compromise targeted networks -- something the bad guys probably figured out as well.
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Cloud-service contracts and data protection: Unintended consequences
May 13, 2013 11:52am PDT
There are things your cloud-service (Facebook, Amazon, Google, Dropbox, etc.) contracts aren't telling you. Michael P. Kassner interviews an attorney concerned about what's not being said.
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Understanding what motivates Chinese hackers
April 22, 2013 10:16am PDT
Michael P. Kassner, with the help of a noted academic and author, looks at what motivates Chinese hackers. It may not be what you think.
36 Latest comment by HAL 9000
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BoxCryptor vs. DropSmack: The battle to secure Dropbox
April 29, 2013 10:30am PDT
Can DropSmack malware be stopped? Michael P. Kassner asks the creators of BoxCryptor if it is up to the task of securing the Dropbox file-synchronization service.
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Software-Defined Networking: How it affects network security
April 8, 2013 7:13am PDT
SDN technology is set to rewrite the book of networking. Michael P. Kassner looks into how SDN will improve security, and where it's vulnerable.
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Dropbox: Convenient? Absolutely, but is it secure?
June 13, 2011 8:03am PDT
A potential security lapse and possibly misleading statements are plaguing Dropbox, a hugely popular file-syncing app. What are the issues and is concern justified?
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The FBI locked your computer? Watch out for new spins on ransomware
November 15, 2012 7:18am PST
The FBI locks your computer. Can they do that? Or is it fake? How does one know? Michael Kassner asks an expert for help with the latest forms of ransomware.
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Rootkit coders beware: Malwarebytes is in hot pursuit
March 18, 2013 7:12am PDT
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.
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10 indispensable iPhone apps for IT administrators
January 4, 2010 12:20pm PST
There are many sophisticated iPhone applications that can simplify your life as a system or network admin. Michael Kassner highlights his favorites.
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10+ things you should know about rootkits
September 17, 2008 12:54pm PDT
Malware-based rootkits fuel a multibillion dollar spyware industry by stealing individual or corporate financial information. If that weren't bad enough, rootkit-based botnets generate untold...
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Ethernet over power lines: Netgear makes major improvements
March 9, 2010 6:00am PST
Using in-house electrical wiring for networking computers usually only happens if wires can't be run or Wi-Fi connections are less than adequate. Netgear's new Ethernet over power-line devices may...
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What do Microsoft and NCSI have in common?
July 25, 2011 6:00am PDT
NCSI is part of Microsoft Vista. It's also part of Windows 7. Michael Kassner explains what NCSI does and why you might choose to turn it off.
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The truth behind those Nigerian 419 scammers
July 30, 2012 8:57am PDT
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.
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Rootkits: Is removing them even possible?
November 26, 2008 6:20pm PST
The people developing rootkits are smart and financially motivated to design rootkits that evade detection. So what’s the answer? Michael Kassner reviews some of the approaches you can try.
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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?
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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.
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SSL/TLS certificates: What you need to know
August 26, 2008 7:29am PDT
Firefox's new way of handling SSL/TLS certificates is fueling significant debate due in large part to misunderstanding the SSL/TLS certificate process. I'd like to help clear up the confusion by...
90 Latest comment by JCitizen
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Security policies must address legal implications of BYOD
April 1, 2013 6:02am PDT
BYOD is controversial, particularly when it comes to security and privacy. Michael P. Kassner learns from an expert there is a legal can of worms as well.
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The truth about copier hard drives: Tips for securing your data
June 14, 2010 11:27am PDT
After watching the recent CBS News report on the data security risks of office copiers, I decided to learn more about these multi-function peripherals for myself. Here are some tips for securing...
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