Monday, 21 May 2012
When dealing with rootkits, many security professionals focus on tools and technology. John Strand explains why developing a security team's ability to deal with rootkits is a much more effective technique.
Clusters and servers expert Don Becker explains that references to Beowulf in a user's /var/log/messages.0 file are not a hacker's intrusions but kernel messages from an old device driver.
Old-world risk assessment doesn't cut it in the fast-changing world of technology
This holiday season hackers and cybercriminals will be out in force attempting to steal more than just the Christmas tree from unsuspecting online holiday shoppers.
Wireless Local Area Networks have become extremely convenient methods of accessing network resources. But if they are not properly secured, companies are exposing themselves to myriad threats from hackers, viruses, and other abuses.
Sophos reports that only one third of Internet surfers, or 19% are protecting their identities properly by using unique passwords.
HP announced HP SWFScan, a free tool to help Flash developers protect their websites against unintended application security vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of hackers accessing sensitive data.
Three men were indicted by a federal grand jury for involvements in multiple data breaches including Heartland Payment Systems Inc., 7-Eleven Inc. and Hannaford Brothers Co.
More than 100 Malaysian websites had been hacked and defaced to “celebrate” Malaysia’s Independence Day on 31 August 2009, according to F-Secure.
Microsoft and other security firms are warning users against the upcoming holiday and online shopping season. Users are advised to change their passwords and make sure that it is not easy to crack.
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Trusted Mobility Index
The mobile ecosystem of devices, services and networks is at a critical inflection point.While the mobile revolution is unleashing massive opportunities in both emerging and mature economies, it is also increasing in complexity and confusion. The reality is the lightning-fast adoption of powerful, smart devices is outpacing society’s ability to secure them. Today, trust in mobility hangs in the balance.
MasterCard tackles BYOD with strict conditions
More than a year into its bring-your-own-device program, MasterCard Worldwide continuously assesses the security technology and policies that allow 30 percent of its employees worldwide to use their personal iPhones, iPads and Android devices at work.
HID Global deploys a centralized, web-based IP access control solution at Fuxi Power Plant
Unable to meet the needs for real-time monitoring with its traditional patrol system, China's Fuxi Power Plant has deployed HID Global's VertX V2000.
