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Thursday, January 27, 2011

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Zuckerberg's page hacked; Facebook tightens security | Q&A: How biometric data can secure your Android smartphone

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Intel developing security 'game-changer'
Intel CTO Justin Rattner said on Tuesday that the company's scientists are working on technology that will stop all zero-day attacks. Read More


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Combating Security and Compliance Challenges
Don't wait for a security breach or compliance issue to damage your company. Ongoing monitoring can proactively identify and reduce threats. Learn how you can successfully stop security issues before they become serious problems. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Tripwire

A Pragmatic Approach to SIEM
In this white paper, security and compliance eWPxpert Dr. Anton Chuvakin explains how to take advantage of this opportunity. Read Now.

Zuckerberg's page hacked; Facebook tightens security
Not that the two are related or anythingYesterday the Facebook page of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was defaced by a hacker. Today the company announced a pair of new security measures: expanded use of HTTPS and the introduction of a "social authentication" feature that relies on photographs of your friends. The two occurrences are unrelated, according to Facebook. And I believe it. ... No, I really do. (Another thought: Those of you... Read More

Q&A: How biometric data can secure your Android smartphone
If your phone's lock screen leaves you feeling a little insecure, you might soon be able to supersede it with biometric security controls. Read More

FTC wants best and brightest to tackle phone bill cramming
Forum in May looks to find ways to outwit crammers The Federal Trade Commission today said it will host a forum to gather the latest ideas on how to stop unauthorized charges on phone bills known as cramming. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Quantum Corporation

The Value of iLayer Management: A Technical Brief
Many customers have expressed a desire for tape libraries to proactively report more—and better—information about their units, therefore requiring less hands-on time supporting their tape systems. Read More

IRS gets hip with tax app for iPhone, Android
IRS rolls out iPhone, Android smartphone app for taxesMaybe it's a cool idea but buying a smartphone app that links me ever closer to the Internal Revenue Service makes me a little nervous.  But hip or not, the IRS today unveiled IRS2Go, the agency's first smartphone application that lets taxpayers from their iP Read More

Security stud Kaminsky's smartphone app a blessing for colorblind
Dan Kaminsky was pretty quiet last week considering there was a Black Hat security conference in DC, but maybe that's because his latest revelation  isn't about IT security. It's about enabling the colorblind to recognize the difference between colors such as red, green and brown. Read More

DOJ seeks mandatory data retention requirement for ISPs
The U.S. Department of Justice and an organization representing police chiefs from around the country renewed calls on Tuesday for legislation mandating Internet Service Providers (ISP) to retain certain customer usage data for up to two years. Read More


WHITE PAPER: F5 Networks

Implementing DNSSEC to mitigate financial and brand risks
The problems of DNS security have long been known, which is why DNSSEC was developed. However, it is only now that widespread deployment is possible as the internet infrastructure is being readied to accept DNSSEC lookups and tools are available to remove the complexity involved in its deployment. Read now!

Carberp malware sniffs out antivirus use to maximize attack impact
Just like legitimate developers, malware makers want the best return on their investment, a researcher said on Monday, pointing to the the Carberp virus. Read More

Are mentors dead?
IT isn't exactly the friendliest atmosphere for the traditional master/apprentice approach. Or is it America that's the problem?No more mentors Read More

Google jumps into 'Do Not Track' debate with Chrome add-on
A day after Mozilla said it was exploring a "Do Not Track" feature for Firefox, Google announced a Chrome add-on that lets users opt out of tracking cookies that monitor their activity online. Read More

Low-cost SSL proxy could bring cheaper, faster security; defeat threats like Firesheep
Researchers have found a cheaper, faster way to process SSL/TLS with off-the-shelf hardware, a development that could let more Web sites shut down cyber threats posed by the likes of the Firesheep hijacking tool. Read More

Security start-up offers free, cloud-based firewall, server-vulnerability services
Security start-up CloudPassage is offering two free services to protect cloud-based virtual servers by maintaining firewall policies and also checking for software vulnerabilities. Read More



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