Protection against Duqu malware
A new vulnerability in Windows has been recently identified and is already exploited in the wild. For now, only a handful of targeted attacks have been found. The …
How to create effective CAPTCHAs
Half a year ago, a team of researchers from Stanford University’s Security Laboratory has managed to build a computer program able to solve audio CAPTCHAs and to define …
Insecure devices extend shopping risks
Shopping online for the holidays is up, with a 15 point increase in the percentage of Americans who say they will spend more time shopping online than in 2010. But according …
Web application security vulnerabilities and strategies
The use of web applications has soared recently, due to the significant value they can add to enterprises by providing innovative ways to interact with customers. However, so …
Practical tips for identity theft prevention
A recent Javelin Strategy & Research study found that fraud suffered by Small Business Owners (SMBO) totaled $8 billion. Banks, merchants and other providers absorbed at …
Ten early warning signs of fraud
Anti-fraud consultancy UK Fraud published a list of ten common early warning signs which could alert management that fraud may be occurring in their organization. The list …
How to make a cheap mobile malware jail
Analyzing mobile malware without spreading it further can be very difficult to achieve, especially when one wants the malware to behave as it would in the wild. Unlike …
Simple online protection steps for seniors
Older Americans, who grew up in the era of rotary-dial phones and black and white TV programming, may still be in the minority among Internet users. They are a rapidly growing …
Testing web applications for security flaws
David Hoelzer is the Director of Research, Enclave Forensics and a SANS Trainer. In this interview he discusses web application testing, offers advice for those on the hunt …
Best practices for reporting malware
Nonprofit anti-malware organization StopBadware released of its new Best Practices for Reporting Badware URLs, which prescribe specific steps for reporting different types of …
Demystifying cloud computing security
Phil Neray is the VP, Data Security Strategy, InfoSphere Guardium & Optim at IBM. In this interview Phil talks about the complex issues surrounding cloud computing …
Most social networks users don’t keep up with privacy settings changes
The proliferation and usage of mobile devices is exponentially growing, as is consumers’ dependence on the Web, causing many to lose sight of the importance of keeping …