Archive for October, 2006
For all of you Internet Explorer fans out there, the newest version has already revealed some vulnerabilities. If you’ve been reading our previous posts in regards to Microsoft Vista and how they are preventing security firms from reviewing the operating system, this Internet Explorer vulnerability is a prime reason as to why Microsoft should not […]
Security Vulnerabilities that are close to you: your cell phone
0 Comments Published October 25th, 2006 in Hackers, MalwareCellphones and their counterparts (blackberries, pda, etc) have sparked a new generation of technology: the mobile age. As all of these forms of technology provide us with great features and assistance in our lives, they also attract the criminals of the digital age. Hackers and malicious programmers are exploiting technologies such as Bluetooth to allow […]
Security or usabilitiy? Neither are winning.
0 Comments Published October 25th, 2006 in Computer ProtectionIf you have ever dealt with computer security for any group or business, you are probably very familiar with the never-ending battle between setting computers up for security or for usability. So which way do you go? Well, from the looks of a study done in Australia, it seems that both sides of the debate […]
We’ve been noticing for quite some time now that every week breeds multiple articles on the topic of Vista’s security. It appears that Microsoft continues to be greedy in terms of securing their own operating system and not releasing it to some of their most trusted security vendors, such as Symantec and McAfee.
“Microsoft Corp. is […]
Control Network and Physical security in one device
0 Comments Published October 24th, 2006 in Good on the NetOne word: Mobio. This is a pretty darn cool system if you ask us. Have a look below for more details on this new piece of security technology.
“ Security startup Cryptolex emerges from stealth mode today with a handheld biometric security offering that can be used to access networks, applications, and door and building security […]
Spyware takes viruses place as the biggest threat
0 Comments Published October 23rd, 2006 in Computer ProtectionYou thought viruses were the most dangerous threat on the Internet? Think again. New tests have come out which have proven that spyware has taken the throne for the most dangerous threat on the net. More on this report below.
“ScanSafe has released its latest Global Threat Report on Web filtering, spyware and viruses. Among the […]
International hackers feeling the brunt of the law
0 Comments Published October 23rd, 2006 in Computer ProtectionWe remember from a little while ago when there was a time where hacking went unpunished in certain areas of the world. Whether it be from insufficient evidence, tracking issues, or just the idea that hacking wasn’t a serious enough offense, it used to just be ignored in the past (believe it or not). But, […]
It’s good to be able to read more articles like this; it indicates that the law is taking hacking as a serious offense. With any luck, articles like this will teach those who are thinking about hacking into unauthorized computers to think otherwise.
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A hacker, working from a desktop computer in Wichita, who accessed more than […]
Airports may start tracking their passengers outside of flights
0 Comments Published October 19th, 2006 in Computer ProtectionIn the continuous effort to protect citizens from national and international threats, new technologies are being developed. And what’s one of the most recent developments? A way to track and monitor all airport passengers. I’ll give you a hint, it doesn’t have to do with cameras either…
“The inventors of a new monitoring system that uses […]
Need to secure 100 million laptops? Hire hackers.
0 Comments Published October 19th, 2006 in HackersThe people behind the $100 laptop feel that business is going to go well…really well. Although this is a nonprofit organization, they expect to sell 100 million of these babies just in the first year. But, since each laptop will have wireless accessibility, they are still concerned with the security on these systems. The remedy? […]