Backdoor accounts found in networking and security appliances from Barracuda Networks

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	Backdoor accounts found in networking and security appliances from Barracuda Networks A variety of networking and security appliances from Barracuda Networks contain backdoor accounts that could allow attackers to log in remotely over SSH (Secure Shell) and gain administrative, or root, access on the devices. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: SolarWinds Get Firewall Security Manager to Fix Your Security Rule Gaps Managing and making changes to your firewall is easier than ever with SolarWinds® Firewall Security Manager (FSM). SolarWinds FSM simplifies firewall troubleshooting and change management for your multivendor, Layer 3 network devices. Find and fill gaps in your security rules! Get SolarWinds® Firewall Security Manager to find and fill gaps in your security rules! Download a free, fully functional 30-day trial and start managing your firewalls in less than an hour. Try it today! 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Read More Facebook's Graph Search worries security experts Post highlighting embarrassing things raises questions of user privacy with Graph Search, which Facebook users cannot opt out of Read More Two former Anonymous members jailed in UK for PayPal, Visa DDoS attacks Three men were sentenced Thursday in the U.K. for their roles in a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks launched against financial and music industry organizations in 2010 by the Anonymous hacktivist collective. Read More How to Spot a Social Media Scam Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are breeding grounds for phishing, clickjacking and social engineering attacks. Here are nine tips for spotting a scam, plus advice for what to do if you fall victim. Read More
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