Archive for October, 2006
Jon Johansen is one of those names that has stood out in terms of breaking encryption off of media. Well, it looks like he has did it again. This time the target is Apple.
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A hacker who as a teen cracked the encryption on DVDs has found a way to unlock the […]
RSA introduces anti-telephone banking fraud system
0 Comments Published October 31st, 2006 in Good on the NetPhishers love to target the financial institutions, which means it is one of the primary areas that consumers are extremely cautious about. Bankers are also very cautious and weary about this because it puts their reputation at risk. So what can be done to help prevent telephone banking fraud. Enter RSA.
“RSA Security has introduced a […]
North Korea – The Worst Internet Black Hole
0 Comments Published October 30th, 2006 in Computer ProtectionThis article was actually pretty scary to read. Just understanding the sheer fact of North Korea and its current physical state is scary in of itself but, what about their digital state on the Internet? Learn more about this below.
“he tragically backward, sometimes absurdist hallmarks of the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea and in particular […]
Hackers able to hide attack code for browsers
0 Comments Published October 29th, 2006 in Hackers, MalwareYesterday, we talked about how hackers are constantly on the lookout to discovering ways to hide their malicious software from security tools on computers. Well, it looks like they are on the brink of creating one: the eVade O’ Matic Module. Read more about it below:
Hackers are developing new software that will help hide browser […]
Here’s some good things to keep in mind that we stumbled upon. It talks about the ten fundamental security trends that all companies should think about. Below is just a sample of the top ten.
In a keynote speech that was webcast at last month’s Hack in the Box Security Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, […]
Unauthorized employees continue to access sensitive information in companies
0 Comments Published October 28th, 2006 in Computer ProtectionThis has been a continuous problem with companies. Due to their policies (or just sheer ignorance), they are not restricting the privleges that their employees have to company networks. Because of this, employees are able to access (and even modify) sensitive information, alot of the time without management knowing. Have a look at this:
Databases lie […]
As time progresses, hackers are trying to find better ways to pass their malicious software to other computers without being noticed. Fortunately, this is a constant battle for them due to the fact that security vendors of all types are always figuring out their plots and immediately publishing remedies. Have a look at this for […]
How about those security policies regarding lost computers…
0 Comments Published October 27th, 2006 in Computer ProtectionA recent study was released with a focus on the amount of companies that lost computers that were storing sensitive information. Have a look below for the results; they may suprise you.
“The Ponemon Institute and Vontu, Inc. have announced the findings of a new study on the issues associated with protecting corporate ‘data at rest’ […]
The psychological effects of uniforms
0 Comments Published October 27th, 2006 in Computer ProtectionThis is interesting. It seems that people may feel more secure if they are in uniform versus just wearing everyday clothing. The report and the results can be seen below:
“According to new research by G4S Security Services (UK), uniforms make men feel more secure. The research reveals that almost twice as many men (41%) than […]
You have a video iPod? You may have been shipped a virus.
0 Comments Published October 26th, 2006 in MalwareThe iPod, it’s doing nothing less than dominating the MP3 player market. Ever since its debut, it has always been the number 1 choice of consumers for its ease of use, size and flexibility. But every dominating force must have a downfall sooner or later… it’s iPod’s turn.
“Apple’s attack on Microsoft’s Windows operating system took […]