Monday, 21 May 2012
There are two general categories of private key algorithms: block and stream cipher. A block cipher encrypts one block of data at a time. DES is an example of a block cipher. A stream cipher encrypts each byte of the data stream individually.
In its Advance Notification Service, Microsoft has stated its plans to repair 25 vulnerabilities spread in Windows, Office, and Exchange.
A security researcher of Core Security Technologies demonstrated how 8.3 aliases in Windows can be used to bypass intrusion detection systems.
The software giant is set to release two critical security bulletins fixing several issues but will not include a fix for the known SharePoint vulnerability.
Microsoft plans on releasing 10 security bulletins addressing 34 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office and Internet Explorer.
While USB ports offer convenience to users, in a security perspective, it can mean trouble. In this tip, Mike Chapple gives options you can go with to manage your USB ports.
Microsoft will release a record high of 14 bulletins and 34 vulnerability fixes matching its current record for vulnerability fixes in a single month.
Adobe fixed multiple vulnerabilities including critical exploits that would allow remote attacks that could take over victims' systems.
The new "Morto" worm is spreading by attacking weak passwords.
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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.
