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Federal Report Rips U.S. TSA Web Site Security
(News) A Web site commissioned by the TSA to help travelers whose names were erroneously listed on airline watch lists had security issues, a Congressional report says. Report: IRS information security still poor
(News) The U.S. Internal Revenue Service continues to have "pervasive" information security weaknesses that put taxpayer information at risk, and it has made limited progress in fixing dozens of problems the U.S. Government Accountability Office has previously identified, according to a GAO report released Tuesday. After attacks, Apple fixes QuickTime bug
(News) Apple has released a new security patch for QuickTime, its eighth update this year for the media player software. IBM system to scan streets at Beijing Olympics, NYC
(News) When the 2008 Olympic Games kick off in Beijing next year, organizers will be using a sophisticated computer system to scan video images of city streets looking for everything from troublemakers to terrorists. Malware Exploded in 2007, Security Vendor Says
(News) F-Secure has collected twice as many samples of malicious code this year as in the 20 prior years. Apple Posts QuickTime Security Fix
(News) Apple has released an update to its QuickTime media player, fixing a number of critical security bugs in the software. How the Web Works: The Malware Marketplace
(News) Interested in a career in online crime? There's a thriving underground economy dedicated to supplying you with all the tools you need. Keyloggers proposed to fight terrorism in cybercafes
(News) An organization in Mumbai, India has proposed that police use key-logging software at cybercafis to keep track of communications between terrorists. Best Practices: Backup and Recovery Strategies
(How To) Best Practices: Backup and Recovery Strategies Should keep your driver's license number private?
(How To) Should keep your driver's license number private? Gov't report: Data breaches don't often result in ID theft
(News) Most large data breaches don't appear to lead to identity theft, and proposals that would require companies to notify customers of most breaches may lead to increased costs without significant benefits, says a report from a U.S. government agency released Thursday. Secret Service operations hit ID, credit card theft rings
(News) The U.S. Secret Service has cracked down on an international ID theft ring that is responsible for more than US$14 million in fraud losses, the agency said Monday. Laptop theft embarrasses Eden Project
(News) The Eden Project, one of the most esteemed environmental organizations in the UK, has turned out to be just as vulnerable to losing important data as any non-green enterprise. US may give ground in passenger data stand-off
(News) The U.S. may be willing to give some ground in a dispute with European regulators over access to trans-Atlantic passenger data, although reaching a compromise before a July deadline remains uncertain. US may require European visitors to register online
(News) Europeans who visit the U.S. will be required to fill out an online questionnaire two days before they enter the country under a proposal being studied by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. US board rejects e-voting test lab application
(News) The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has voted to reject an application from Ciber Inc. to be a security test laboratory for electronic voting machines. IBM to buy Web application security vendor Watchfire
(News) IBM Corp. liked Watchfire Corp.'s Web application security software so much it plans to buy the company for an undisclosed sum, it said Wednesday. Europe crafts computer security alert system for SMBs
(News) The creation of a pan-European system to notify small and medium-size businesses of IT security threats came a step closer Tuesday, as security experts from industry and academia refined plans for the European Information Sharing and Alert System (EISAS) at a conference in Berlin. Malicious software plays on legal fears
(News) Hackers are trying to play on business' fear of legal action from customers to trick them into downloading a harmful program distributed through e-mail. Germany passes antihacking law
(News) Hackers may want to avoid Germany, after the approval of a law that makes their activity a punishable crime. Researcher: RSA 1024-bit encryption not enough
(News) The strength of the encryption used now to protect banking and e-commerce transactions on many Web sites may not be effective in as few as five years, a cryptography expert has warned after completing a new distributing-computing achievement. Japan military data leak wider than previously thought
(News) Investigators in Japan looking into the leak of data relating to the Aegis missile defense system have discovered other sensitive U.S. military information has been leaked, Japan's Kyodo News reported on Tuesday. Japan military school raided over Aegis data leak
(News) Japanese police raided a military school in Hiroshima on Saturday as part of an investigation into the leak of confidential information about the Aegis missile defense system. More governments filter online content, report says
(News) As more people use the Internet to inform themselves, more governments around the world want to filter what they read, according to an academic study. New attack puts routers, cell phones at risk
(News) A security researcher at Juniper Networks Inc. has developed a new form of attack that can be used to run unauthorized software on a wide range of computing devices, including routers and mobile phones. IRS head: All laptops to be encrypted in weeks
(News) After an auditor found serious security problems in the way it handled sensitive data on laptops, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service said it will have all laptops encrypted within the next few weeks. Not always encrypted, but IRS PCs do phone home
(News) The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may not be doing a very good job of encrypting data on its laptops, but it does have a way to recover its lost equipment. Senators question smart card ID requirements
(News) Senators and privacy advocates on Monday questioned a U.S. government plan to move ahead with smart card drivers license requirements, saying the cost will run into the billions of dollars and the cards could allow the government to track residents. Malware to fight crime? AV companies say no
(News) What if the good guys started using the tools of the bad guys to catch the bad guys, but other good guys stopped them from doing that? Does Free Domain Registration Promote Malware?
(News) Easy, anonymous registration boosts sites used for spamming or hosting malicious apps, McAfee says. Study: Human error behind most serious data loss
(News) Human error accounts for three-quarters of incidents where sensitive data is lost, new research has revealed. Shred your data to stay ahead of the pack
(News) Jeff Jonas, the chief scientist and distinguished engineer at IBM Corp.'s entity analytic solutions group, has developed a means of sharing corporate data without revealing what that data contains. Event features RFID tiff, cybercrime update
(News) The Black Hat federal event in Washington, D.C. last week naturally showcased such speakers as a U.S. Department of Defense crime fighter, but it was controversy over a presentation about RFID security that generated the most noise. How Do I Get Malware Off My PC Once and for All?
(How To) How Do I Get Malware Off My PC Once and for All? Consumer Groups Target MP3 Site
(News) StopBadware.org and Center for Democracy and Technology file FTC complaint against FastMP3Search. Security Projects Lag Five Years After September 11
Security Projects Lag Five Years After September 11 Airlines Caught Between U.S. and European Union
Airlines Caught Between U.S. and European Union The 10 Biggest Security Risks You Don't Know About
(reviews) The 10 Biggest Security Risks You Don't Know About Free Web Browser May Give You More Than You Asked For
(news) Free Web Browser May Give You More Than You Asked For This Stolen Laptop Will Self-Destruct in 5 Seconds
(howto) When a device is in the wrong hands, protecting the data in it is no longer Mission: Impossible. Stop Others From Altering Your Security Settings
(howto) Prevent new program installations from causing trouble; play all your audio file types at the same volume; a tip on using Msconfig. Auditor Loses Data on Thousands of McAfee Employees
(news) Auditor Loses Data on Thousands of McAfee Employees Symantec, Kaspersky Criticized for Cloaking Software
(news) Symantec, Kaspersky Criticized for Cloaking Software Italian Police Asked to Investigate Sony DRM Code
(news) Italian Police Asked to Investigate Sony DRM Code Security Tips: Identify Malware Hiding in Windows' System Folders
(howto) Security Tips: Identify Malware Hiding in Windows' System Folders Do Passwords Provide True Protection? Don't Count on It
(howto) Do Passwords Provide True Protection? Don't Count on It Silence Fuels Speculation on Microsoft Security Plan
(news) Silence Fuels Speculation on Microsoft Security Plan IBM Offers Companies Monthly Security Report Service
(news) IBM Offers Companies Monthly Security Report Service Bugs and Fixes: Don't Share Cookies With Strangers
(howto) Grab fixes for the latest flaws in Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player. Security Tips: Keep Viruses, Worms, and Spyware Off Your PC
(howto) Close the gates to these threats before they infect your system. Avoid Security Tools You Don't Need
(news) Many technologies may be a waste of time and money, researcher says. Products for the Paranoid
(reviews) Fingerprint scanners, security keys, encryption software: Which tools should you use to keep sensitive data from prying eyes? Consumer Watch: Keep Your Hands on Your Handhelds
(howto) How to prevent laptops and other portable devices from being stolen or lost. Symantec Opens Its Security Center
(news) See how the antivirus company wards off viruses, worms, and cyberattacks. Microsoft Pushes Cybersecurity
(news) From plugging software holes to building firewalls, everyone must fight cybercrime, Ballmer says. Lock Down Your PC
(howto) Hackers. Spammers. Even rogue coworkers and employees. How can you keep the bad guys out and the good data in? Safeguard your system's perimeter with these 29 beyond-the-basics security steps. Patriot Games
(news) As the government tries to protect you from terrorists, will it invade your privacy? Here's some new technology that's made privacy advocates nervous. Broken Windows: Will Your PC Ever Be Secure?
(news) It seems a week doesn't go by without some malcontent writing a worm that attacks holes in Microsoft products. What can you do to protect yourself? Gates Previews Security Projects
(news) Microsoft is enhancing Windows XP protection, pursuing biometric options. Full Disclosure: Spam--It's Not Just for In-Boxes Anymore
(howto) Watch out: Slimy new invaders are here. Tips for Traveling With Tech Gear
(news) Flying with digital equipment? Here are the latest policies, so be prepared. The Ten Commandments of PC Security
(news) Fight off nasty viruses, worms, and Trojan horses by following these simple rules. Fill the Bins: New Rules for Flying With Gadgets
(news) Airport screeners will scrutinize notebooks, cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, and anything else electronic. Privacy Watch: Divorce and Other Court Records Broadcast by Browser
(howto) Sensitive data is readily available online for stalkers and identity thieves. Privacy Watch: The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Security
(howto) Beware the misuse of vulnerability-testing software. Privacy Watch: A Little Bird That Guards Your Online Privacy
(howto) Free plug-in lets you specify Web privacy preferences. Report Card on the Patriot Act
(news) Government cites successes, while privacy watchdogs say failures and problems aren't publicized. Privacy Watch: How to Surf Without Leaving a Trace
(howto) New Web privacy tools let you surf with complete anonymity. Tracking Terrorists the Las Vegas Way
(news) CIA-funded firm uses techniques for catching gambling cheaters to help government identify terrorists. Report: Cyberattack Could Harm U.S. Infrastructure
(news) General Accounting Office urges improved communication strategy. Privacy Watch: Don't Let Anyone Secretly Track Your Keystrokes
(howto) Three tips to keep snoops from maintaining logs of your keyboard input. Invasion of the Browser Snatchers
(news) Beware of typos that lead you to malicious sites--and here's how to break free if you get caught at one. Browser Tool Protects and Educates Web Surfers
(news) FailSafe's Guard-IE crushes cookies, blocks annoying ads, and warns you about Web bugs. Home Office: Wily Tricks to Thwart E-Thieves
(howto) Keep your money--and your identity--safe while you're on the Web. Senate Considers Biometric Border Patrol
(news) Antiterrorist bill would build digital fingerprint database, design "smart" visas, and scan travelers. Fight the New, Intrusive Web Ads
(howto) Web bugs, annoying pop-ups and pop-unders, how alcohol makes you dumb. Airport Security Adopts Wearable Computers
(news) Checkpoints will use lightweight wearable computers to track, apprehend suspects via face recognition. Airport Security Targets Tech Gadgets
(news) You can still fly with digital companions, but be prepared for scrutiny. Consumer Alert: Stealth Ad Invasion
(news) Don't look now, but your computer may be harboring software that lets unwanted advertising in. PC Security: Holey Software!
(howto) New security bugs appear weekly, letting hackers attack your data. Here's why apps are so full of holes and how you can protect yourself. Full Disclosure: Security, Microsoft Style--No Safety Net?
(howto) The company defends its revenues with aplomb. How does Microsoft help with the safety of our PCs? Hardware Tips: Keep PC Data Safe From Prying Eyes--And Fingers
(howto) Protect your PC with a CMOS password and a cover lock, help your printer handle large graphics over a slow connection. Harmless .EXE Files Fall to Virus Threat
(news) Caution often outweighs fun when its comes to virus protection on the Internet. Consumer Watch: Trusting Your Money to Strangers
(howto) Online payments are quick and easy, but what happens if there's a problem? Bugs and Fixes: Security Scares With Microsoft Outlook
(howto) Plug the Outlook security hole, note the return of SirCam, get Palm OS update. Double Trouble: Code Red and Sircam Plagues Continue
(news) Computer users face high-profile threats from multiple sources Code Red Worm Back on the Prowl
(news) Little impact felt thus far, but more than 100,000 computers are newly infected. Nation's Cybercops Criticized
(news) Just days after the Code Red Worm crawls toward the White House, a Senate committee complains. Hacker's Arrest Prompts Protest Against Adobe
(news) Def Con presentation could lead to challenge of federal copyright act. Half of U.S. Broadband Users Unprotected
(news) Are you practically begging hackers and Internet thieves to attack? Cybercrime Skyrockets, Say Security Reports
(news) Incidents double in 2000 and are still climbing, but who's playing cybercop? Bugs and Fixes: Risky Downloads
(howto) Detect stolen digital certificates; patch a dangerous security hole in Outlook. Online Cops Prowl for Web Scams
(news) Internet Fraud Complaint Center keeps law enforcement chasing old crimes in a new venue. Sizing Up Cybervandalism: Thousands Hit Monthly
(news) Researchers find debilitating hacker attacks cross borders to hit big and small targets. Feds' Cyberwatchdog Lacks Bite, Study Says
(news) National Infrastructure Protection Center envisions weather-bureau-like warnings of hackers, viruses. Does Your PC Harbor Zombies Waiting to Attack?
(news) Unprotected broadband connections can leave your PC open to raids by malicious hackers. Simple RF Weapon Can Fry PC Circuits
(news) Scientists show device that could make the electromagnetic spectrum the terrorist weapon of choice. Up Front: No Guardian Angels on the Net
(howto) Don't be rattled by Web hazards. Just call on the right tools, common sense, and a dash of skepticism. Hacker Nation
(news) Shadowy, computer-wise predators slip in undetected to steal data, deface Web sites, crash systems--or just look around. We talk to some current and former hackers to find out more about them and what they're after. Fortress PC
(howto) Snoops, hackers, and viruses abound online. We identify all the tools you need to defend yourself against these hazards. Internet Tips: Hunt Down Those Hackers and ... Ignore Them?
(howto) Uncover possible hackers; customize IE's title bar; install Winamp. Three Minutes With Hacker 'Fosdick'
(news) A 17-year veteran of the hacking world talks about ethics, the dangers of hacking, and the security of government information. Hacking Hollywood
(reviews) More than anything else, movies have created the stereotype of the hacker. We look at the films that helped shape the cultural image of hacking. Three Minutes With Jeff Moss
(news) Hackers' convention founder discusses security, ethics, and getting along with the feds. Hacker Speak
(howto) Don't know a buffer overflow from a script kiddie? Here's your guide to understanding all the talk about computer security. Three Minutes With Security Guru George Kurtz
(news) The security expert explains what hackers want, and how to stop them. Microsoft, VeriSign Warn of Security Hole
(news) Windows users risk infection if fooled by bogus digital certificates. Hacker Wave Combines Break-Ins With Extortion
(news) FBI investigates, but warns that negligent security practices open the door. Online Cops Showcase the Worst of the Web
(news) The finest frauds and the simplest scams are on restricted display in this virtual museum. How to Trick the Anna Worm
(howto) Antivirus software helps, but a simple PC tweak can also protect you from VBS-based viruses. Firewalls Plug Holes Revealed by Security Test
(news) Gibson's Trojan horse test prompts repairs, but firewalls remain a challenge to manage. Descrambling the Hard Drive Copy-Protection Scheme
(news) Plan to restrict copyrighted content through hard drive technology raises confusion, draws conflict. Security Crusader Punches Holes in Firewalls
(news) Gibson's simple Trojan horse tricks firewalls from McAfee.com, Symantec, Sygate, and more. Romeo & Juliet Virus Prompts Software Feud
(news) Toothless worm's e-mail travels are thwarted, but it could spawn a more malicious cousin. Bugs and Fixes: Security Holes Put Online IDs at Risk
(howto) Security holes that put your online ID at risk, more Palm viruses. Three Minutes With 'Doctor Owl,' Virus Writer
(news) A young virus writer describes his motivation and denies responsibility, while dreaming of creating a 'new breed' of undetectable virus. Home Office: Fight for Your Online Privacy
(howto) An irate Steve Bass rolls out the big artillery against bad cookies. Java Lets Hackers Attack Your Browser
(howto) Java security flaws; Money file protection; Trojan horse invades PDAs. |
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