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Security, privacy and the generation gap
In the video below, Bruce Schneier talks about social networking sites and the future of privacy at the HEAnet National Networking Conference 2010 in Ireland.
Apple releases iOS 4.2
iOS 4.2 is available for download for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. iOS 4.2 brings over 100 new features from iOS 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2 to iPad including Multitasking, Folders, …
10 tips for securely managing e-mail
“As an IT manager, looking after your company email can be a major headache. Being one of the primary portals for security threats and other IT issues, it is vital that …
Corporate laptops unprotected against theft or data loss
Over half of UK public and private sector organizations are at risk of data breaches, losses and leaks from portable PCs and devices, according to Check Point. A total of 52% …
How to choose a web vulnerability scanner
Robert Abela is a Technical Manager at Acunetix and in this interview he discusses the process of choosing a web vulnerability scanner and underlines several factors that …
NetBSD 5.1 released, security fixes abound
NetBSD 5.1 represents a selected subset of fixes deemed critical for security or stability reasons, as well as new features and enhancements. Security advisory fixes: …
Agnitio: Security code review tool
Agnitio is an application security tool developed by David Rook to help further the adoption of the Principles of Secure Development and to bring more repeatability and …
Week in review: Cybercrime victims, PayPal phishing and Moxie Marlinspike
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and interviews: Top 10 security threats for 2011 Imperva announced their predictions for the top …
Security tips for safer online shopping from mobile devices
47% of employees shopping online will use their company-issued mobile devices: notebook computers, tablets or smart phones. “Digital natives”—ages 18-34, the …
Free tool prevents AutoRun-based malware
Endpoint Protector launched the free AutoRun Disable tool, a solution designed to prevent malware infections spread through USB ports and other computer interfaces and which …
You can do everything right and still be a security attack victim
More organizations now rate information security an upper level priority compared to two years ago, according to a study by CompTIA. But that good news is offset by bad news. …
Most common malware detected on Macs
Recently Sophos launched its free Mac anti-virus for home users which now has 150,000 active users and Sophos has analyzed the most commonly encountered malware that Mac users …
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