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Microsoft releases final security updates for Windows XP
So this is it, the last hurrah for the once beloved XP, the last kick at the can for patching up the old boat. Sure, by today’s standards it’s a leaky, …
Cain & Abel
Cain & Abel is a password recovery tool for Microsoft operating systems. It allows easy recovery of various kind of passwords by sniffing the network, cracking encrypted …
Photos: Infosec World 2014
The Infosec World Conference and Expo is currently taking place in Orlando, Florida. Help Net Security is attending so here’s a few photos from the show.
Why ending user support for Microsoft XP is the right thing to do
Today is the day that Microsoft’s well-documented plans to end support for Windows XP comes into fruition, and with roughly 30 per cent of all desktop computers …
Businesses create IT security blind spots
New research shows that 54 percent of companies in the UK are using incorrect metrics when trying to determine their IT security status, providing a false picture of the …
One third of phishing attacks aimed at stealing money
According to data collected as part of Kaspersky Lab’s ‘Financial cyber threats in 2013′ study, cybercriminals are trying harder than ever to acquire …
Worldwide interactive cyberthreat map
Kaspersky Lab has launched an interactive cyberthreat map that visualizes cyber security incidents occurring worldwide in real time. The types of threats displayed include …
Siemens and McAfee team up to provide security for industrial customers
The Siemens Industry Sector and McAfee are extending their partnership to enhance the security offerings for industrial customers to protect against global cyber threats. …
Emerging trends in cyber-attack methodology
Websense documented the latest shift in complex attack trends, evolution in the threat ecosystem and shifting motivation of cyber-attacks. “Cybercriminals continue to …
Does IP convergence open you up to hackers?
Recent reports indicate that unauthorized persons gained access to Target’s network using credentials stolen from a company that worked on the company’s …
Public WiFi users regularly access sensitive info
A considerable portion of U.S. adults who’ve ever used free public WiFi say they have accessed sensitive information while using it. According to a PRIVATE WiFi survey, …
Windows XP will leave organizations severely exposed
The clock is ticking – as of this week Microsoft will no longer support Windows XP. The operating system will pose an increasing risk to its users, making it more …
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