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Detecting the DNS Changer malware
January marked half-time for the folks at the DNS Changer Working Group (DCWG) who are now running the DNS servers originally used in the Rove botnet. Ever since a …
(IN)SECURE Magazine issue 33 released
(IN)SECURE Magazine is a free digital security publication discussing some of the hottest information security topics. Issue 33 has been released today. Table of contents: …
Sophos wireless access point supports 5 GHz connections
Sophos announced the Astaro AP50, its new dual-band/dual-radio capable wireless access point. The new addition to Astaro’s wireless access point family supports both …
The Tangled Web: A Guide to Securing Modern Web Applications
Modern web applications are built on a tangle of technologies that have been developed over time and then haphazardly pieced together. Every piece of the web application …
Greatest risks to database security
The greatest challenge to database security may actually come from organizational issues, rather than nefarious or accidental acts, according to a survey presented by …
The state of global cyber-readiness
McAfee and the Security and Defence Agenda (SDA) revealed the findings from a report that paints a global snapshot of current thinking about the cyber-threat and the measures …
Identity and access management trends
Six major trends will drive the evolution of corporate management of identity and access management (IAM) and privacy management in 2012, according to Gartner. “In 2012, …
Apache Shiro: Java security framework
Apache Shiro is a Java security framework that performs authentication, authorization, cryptography, and session management. With Shiro’s API, you can secure any …
The ABCs of security and compliance
Understanding Security and Compliance is as easy as ABC: Access, Breaches and Changes. At a distance security and compliance share many similarities. As you get into the …
High-performance wireless APs from Aruba Networks
Aruba Networks announced two additions to its portfolio of wireless access points. The Aruba Instant IAP-134 and IAP-135, both 900Mbps 802.11n access points, are designed for …
The Web Application Hacker’s Handbook, 2nd Edition
Web applications are the front door to most organizations, exposing them to attacks that may disclose personal information, execute fraudulent transactions, or compromise …
Mobile security app combines antivirus, web and app protection
McAfee announced a new version of its Mobile Security software, providing smartphone and tablet owners with more controls to preserve their privacy and protection against …
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