Mobile-Phone Banking: Convenient and Safe?; Fingerprints not enough for future security government systems

Mobile-Phone Banking: Convenient and Safe?; Fingerprints not enough for future security government systems Security Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by Juniper Networks The Benefits of Integrated IPS If a traditional distributed Intrusion Prevention System seems too complex then integrated IPS everywhere might be the right strategy for you. The benefits will be discussed during this Live Webcast, Tuesday, September 29, 1:00 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST. Get IPS deployment best practices and tips on selecting the right operational tools. Register today! Spotlight Story China clamps down on Internet ahead of 60th anniversary Security forces with black masks and machine guns on the streets of China's capital are just the more visible side of a security clampdown in the country this month: there is also its secretive battle to control the Internet. Read full story Related News: Mobile-Phone Banking: Convenient and Safe? With the introduction of an iPhone app that lets you deposit a check by taking a picture of it, options for mobile banking are growing rapidly. And though you might think the boost in convenience comes at the expense of security, banking on your cell phone can actually be safer than using your PC if you take basic precautions. Fingerprints not enough for future security government systems The FBI and Department of Defense are undergoing massive security-system makeovers that will make more extensive use of DNA, facial recognition, iris scans and palm over the traditional fingerprints for security investigations. Russian cybergangs make the Web a dangerous place Russian cybergangs have established a robust system for promoting Web sites that sell fake antivirus software, pharmaceuticals and counterfeit luxury products, according to a new report from security vendor Sophos. Wireshark Errors - Or Are They? One of the features of Wireshark that you may have noticed, if you've been reading my posts this week and doing some experimenting on your own, is that the program color-codes packets in the packet list pane. For example, if Wireshark detects potential problems, it colors them with red text on a black field. Don't be too concerned if you see some packets that appear this way – it might indicate... Microsoft blasts Google over Chrome Frame plug-in Microsoft today warned Internet Explorer users that they could double their security woes if they installed and used Chrome Frame, the plug-in that provides better JavaScript performance and adds support for HTML 5 to IE. Port Scan Attack Detector PSAD The fish just haven't been biting here in the Land of Cheese this year. So that has gave me tons more time in my lab geekin' and phrackin'. I was playing around in my lab the other day trying to build out a low to no cost SMB security design and hide out from my in laws. Of course many vendors already offer good solutions to this problem. But as a victim of the IBM, Unisys days of "My way or the highway"... Congress hears conflicting ideas for public safety network Eight years and one failed spectrum auction after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., police and fire departments still don't have a national wireless broadband network to communicate with each other, and Congress heard conflicting ideas on how to create one. Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons and 15 copies of Windows Server 2008 How-To. Cisco Subnet is giving away 15 copies of Interconnecting Data Centers Using VPLS. Google Subnet is hosting many new bloggers (watch for giveaway information soon.) Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are Are netbooks ready for the enterprise? Five reasons to deploy netbooks and five reasons not to. Demo's biggest stars ever 1,500 innovators have presented at Demo. Here are the best. Beefing up Email Security by Teaming with a Leader Improve your email security practices after watching this Live Webcast on Wednesday, September, 30 at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. Your email security choices extend beyond on-premise only solutions. Improve your anti-spam, visibility, content filtering and encryption support with hosted, hybrid and managed email security services. Register today. Sophos Security Solution Center With the threat landscape constantly changing, you need to have comprehensive protection that isn't complicated. With Sophos, you get complete protection for less investment. You get best-in-class threat protection, and data security and compliance that are simple and affordable so you can get more out of your existing security budget. Review timely resources at this Solution Center. Visit this site today!   September 28, 2009 MOST-READ STORIES Microsoft "Courier" Tablet to compete against Apple Tablet Microsoft, researchers release new operating system project IE8 runs 10 times faster with Google plug-in Microsoft blasts Google over Chrome Frame plug-in Chambers' pay package climbs 16% while Cisco net income falls 23% How could iPhone MMS crash AT&T's network? MMS to go live on the iPhone tomorrow What to do about bandwidth hogs? FBI building system that blows away fingerprinting Seven advanced car technologies the government wants now Addressing Web Threats Recent research among senior IT managers reveals that, although organizations are taking steps to protect against Web-related threats to the enterprise, significant vulnerabilities still exist. This white paper provides specific considerations for addressing Web security liabilities. Read More Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. 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