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An Early Gift for MySQL servers | NetworkWorld.com Community
MySQL Security | December 4th 2009 by T. Zane
He holds 3 U.S. patents for Ethernet security algorithms with two others pending and one defensive publication, as well as numerous other vendor certifications in networking and security . Purser holds a Bachelor of Science degree in … See more read more
Character limitations in passwords considered harmful
Safe Guard Your Identity | December 3rd 2009 by J. Neil Ferree
Some Web sites only allow alphanumeric characters (letters and numbers) in their passwords. This invites bad passwords, lowering security for everyone. Originally posted atApps Meet Ops By Jonathan Eunice Share and Enjoy: read more
McAfee uncovers riskiest domains
Safe Guard Your Identity | December 3rd 2009 by J. Neil Ferree
The African nation of Cameroon (.cm) is deemed the most dangerous, and the popular .com domain comes in second place. By Lance Whitney Share and Enjoy: Relater PostsCharacter limitations in passwords considered harmfulD read more
Microsoft Denies Blame For ‘Black Screens of Death’
IT Outsourcing Services | December 2nd 2009 by Professional SEO India
Computerworld - Microsoft today denied that its November Windows updates are causing a widespread “black screen” lock-out of users’ PCs.“Microsoft has investigated reports that its November security updates made changes to permissions in the read more
Developing a security vendor certification strategy
Safe Guard Your Identity | December 2nd 2009 by J. Neil Ferree
With so many security products and companies out there, it can be difficult to decide which vendor certifications are worth your company’s time. Developing a security vendor certification strategy can help ease some of this difficulty and end u read more
EFF sues feds for info on social-network surveillance
Safe Guard Your Identity | December 2nd 2009 by J. Neil Ferree
After agencies fail to provide info requested on policies for using Twitter, Facebook, and other social networks in investigations, Electronic Frontier Foundation sues. Originally posted atInSecurity Complex By Elinor Mills Share and Enjoy: read more
Microsoft: November security updates are fine
Safe Guard Your Identity | December 2nd 2009 by J. Neil Ferree
The company’s investigation into matter finds there is nothing in the latest Windows updates that should lead users to encounter a so-called “black of screen of death.” Originally posted atBeyond Binary By Ina Fried Share and En read more
Zeus spreading through drive-by download
dralnuX - beyond the box | December 2nd 2009 by dralnux
The notorious information-stealing Zeus trojan is currently spreading via drive-by download, said security researchers at IT management software and solutions vendor CA. Those behind Zeus, or Zbot, recently began circulating spam claiming to come fro read more
Patches Cause Windows ‘Black Screen of Death
dralnuX - beyond the box | December 2nd 2009 by dralnux
Microsoft today confirmed that it is looking into reports that November’s security updates have triggered a black screen on some Windows users’ PCs. “Microsoft is investigating reports that its latest release of security updates is read more
Ahead of Christmas, Koobface Attacking Facebook
100% Information Technology | December 1st 2009 by krenz
Before Christmas, like many Internet users are obliged to be careful of Koobface malware that can infect a PC user. Security vendor Websense Security Labs ThreatSeeker Network has discovered that malware campaign Koobface act now by using a Christmas read more
Placing The Blame: Restaurants Sue Card Processor
allows influence efficiency relatively | December 1st 2009 by allows influence efficiency relatively
News of the banding together of at least seven southern US based restaurants litigating over apparent negligence in credit card processing security, and targeting Radiant Systems, a Georgia POS [Point of Sale] concern. More information, including ap read more
Questions to Ask your (Security) Vendor
Roger's Security Blog | December 1st 2009 by Roger Halbheer
You know that I am a big fan of Security Development Lifecycles as we run it internally to build code which is more resilient against attacks. And I recently blogged on Security - A Feature Discussion? Some Thoughts on Google's Chrome OS as I am conv read more
Black Screen of Death in Windows 7
Computer Lover | December 1st 2009 by dedy rachman al hadi
Microsoft has confirmed are investigating the reports about the security update in November that led to the emergence of black screen on some Windows PC users. "Microsoft is investigating reports that the problem in some customers. After we complete read more
Bit.ly to Extend Spam and Malware Protection for bit.ly Links
sai computers | December 1st 2009 by venkat
The default URL shortener for Twitter, bit.ly going to provide more protection to users from malware and spam links . Bit.ly is adding 3 news services to extend their spam and malware protection they are currently offering to bit.ly users. Bit.y read more
Updated Version of the Data Protection Contractual Language Toolk…
Open source in higher and further education | November 30th 2009
Version 2 of the Data Protection Contractual Language Toolkit is now available as part of the Information Security Guide. This revision expands the scope of the toolkit from focusing on contract language needed to address data protection when purchas read more
IBM will spend 225 million U.S. dollars in buying a database secu…
Funny, Catching and Wonderful | November 30th 2009 by Lawrence Luo
IT news: According to foreign media reports, the Israeli financial newspaper “TheMarker” quoted sources and said that, IBM will announce to 225 million U.S. dollars acquisition of database security start-ups Guardium this week. on read more
Devious Trojan Attacks Online Banks
COMPUTER VIRUS ,MOBILE SECURITY AND NETWORK SECURITY | November 29th 2009 by ajeet kumar
A new Trojan called "W32.Silon" is the latest headache for online banks and their customers, packing a one-two punch that helps it evade security tokens and steal customer log-in information at the same time.The two-headed Trojan, according to online read more
Protecting Your Credit Card during the Holiday Shopping Season
Home Safe Home the Home Security and Personal Safety Site | November 29th 2009 by Jim McNeely
Thieves are patrolling shopping malls like big cats in search of prey. One of the biggest crimes committed during the holiday season is identity theft and credit fraud. Here are a few noteworthy tips that will keep your cards safe.• Always keep y read more
Ponemon Institute Cyber megatrends – Some Additions Needed
Risk Management and Information Security | November 28th 2009 by Gary Bahadur
Ponemon Institute recently released their Cyber megratrends as listed below. While I agree with these I think there were a couple that could easily be added to the list. First, I would either add or modify Web 2.0 into Web 3.0. Lets look to what is read more
Software as a Service: SaaS – Don’t Miss Out on These Benefit…
The Timesheet Blog | November 26th 2009 by revvup
Software as a Service (SaaS) has been getting a lot of attention lately as the new and improved way for software vendors to serve their clients. Is this just hype, or are you really losing out by not switching to this type of application? Here’ read more
New Facebook Worm On The Crawl
Facebook Login | November 25th 2009 by Patrick
According to security researchers, some Facebook users have been recently infected with a worm after clicking on an image of a scantily clad woman, which then redirects the victims to a pornography site.The worm posts an image on a victim’s Fac read more
New Banking Trojan Horses Gain Polish
The Internet Database | November 24th 2009 by johny
Criminals today can hijack active online banking sessions, and new Trojan horses can fake the account balance to prevent victims from seeing that they’re being defrauded. Traditionally, such malware stole usernames and passwords for specific ba read more
Dr Web AntiVirus 5.0.8.11100
4Down.online | November 24th 2009 by kimo
Dr Web AntiVirus v5.0.8.11100 | 23 Mb Doctor Web is a Russian IT-security solutions vendor. Dr.Web anti-virus software has been developed since 1992. The leader on the Russian IT security services market, Doctor Web has been the first vendor that o read more
Outdoor TV box |Digital signage systems
LCD enclosure for vandal and waterproof protection. | November 24th 2009 by Graham Gallagher
Long life and low maintenance are the key points to any successful signage deployment, and you may be aware that deploying outdoor TV boxes has it’s own set of obstacles. Whilst most current outdoor TV boxes are designed to hold up in the most host read more
Second iPhone worm steals information out of your phone
Jeyprieynology - InfoTech student in Blogging Mode | November 23rd 2009 by Jeffrey Diana
A second iPhone exploit has been identified by security vendor F-Secure, which claims the new worm has botnet capability and is more threatening than its predecessor. Mikko Hyponen, chief research officer at F-Secure, said in a blog post that the ne read more
Symantec SQL Injected, Seeks Counseling
CGIsecurity.com - web security news | November 23rd 2009
"The Romanian hacker who successfully broke into a web site owned by security vendor Kaspersky Lab has struck again, this time exposing shortcomings in a Symantec web server. The hacker, known only as Unu, said in a blog post today that he was a read more
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57Net.co.cc Mode On Make Money | November 23rd 2009 by nur cholik hasyim
Dr Web AntiVirus v5.0.8.11100 Regged-EAT Doctor Web is a Russian IT-security solutions vendor. Dr.Web anti-virus software has been developed since 1992. The leader on the Russian IT security. read more
Free Trade Publications
Free Magasines | November 23rd 2009 by Aubrey Hall
Free Trade Publications Open Source Security Myths Dispelled (Note: Spanish Title: Descubriendo la Verdad Detrás de los Mitos de la Seguridad del Código Abierto) Talent Management in a Down Economy 4 Ways to Unlock read more
Open Source Security Myths Dispelled (Note: Spanish Title: Descub…
Download Free Magazines | Free Magazine Subscriptions | Free… | November 23rd 2009
When choosing between proprietary and open source security solutions, many organizations are misled by open source myths. As a result, they ask the wrong questions when evaluating their options and unnecessarily limit their IT solutions. Is it risky read more
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57Net.co.cc Mode On Make Money | November 23rd 2009 by nur cholik hasyim
Dr.Web anti-virus software has been developed since 1992. The leader on the Russian IT security services market, Doctor Web has been the first vendor that offered an anti-virus as a service in Russia. read more
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