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Help! How to avoid fast-moving computer worm
Jan 28, 2009 |
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Since early January, a worm that has been referred to by several names, including "Downadup," "Kido" and "Conficker," has been infecting millions of computers around the world. The worm exploits a previously discovered vulnerability ...
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People are still the weakest link in computer and internet security, study finds
Oct 13, 2009 |
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Two decades ago, studies showed that computer users were violating best practices for setting up hack-proof passwords, and not much has changed since then. What's clear, say researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison ...
Conficker Worm Prepares For A New Release On April 1
Mar 27, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The conficker worm created havoc last year when it infected over 10 million computers on a global scale. The unique design of the conficker worm allowed for this large scale attack to over ...
Networking: The end of 'shoulder surfing?'
Feb 20, 2006 |
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Some hackers like to "shoulder surf," or steal unsuspecting PC users' passwords by looking over their shoulders at the Internet cafe. Others prefer to crack an account's password -- using sophisticated software programs. ...
BioVault locks up biometrics: Using biometrics for encryption, digital signatures
Technology / Computer Sciences
Jul 31, 2009 |
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A system that allows biometric data to be used to create a secret key for data encryption has been developed by researchers in South Africa. They describe details of the new technology in the International Journal of Electronic Se ...
Netgear Launches A New Family Of Wireless-N Routers
Sep 29, 2008 |
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Netgear today has announced a new family of Wireless-N networking solutions that will make it easy for anyone to upgrade their wireless home network to Wireless-N technology. This new technology supports the ...
Facebook users hooked in new 'phishing' scam
May 15, 2009 |
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Facebook on Friday was blocking links to bogus websites set up to look like the home page of the popular social network in a "phishing" attack by hackers.
The Raging Windows Worm has attacked over 8.9 Million Computers
Jan 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Last week the global internet community was hit by the Downadup worm also know as Conficker, or Kido. This worm is now using multiple ways of infecting computers, including USB sticks. If s ...
Download of the day: FireFound tracks your stolen computer, nukes your personal data
Dec 04, 2009 |
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The worst thing about losing your laptop isn't the cost of replacing your gear; it's the loss of personal info and saved passwords. Firefox extension FireFound tracks your lost laptop's location and nukes your personal data ...
Audit: Air traffic systems vulnerable to attack
May 06, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The nation's air traffic control systems are vulnerable to cyber attacks, and support systems have been breached in recent months allowing hackers access to personnel records and network servers, according to a new ...
Dartmouth launches network security study
Jun 10, 2008 |
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A team of Dartmouth researchers is preparing to launch a project that examines the campus wireless computer traffic in an effort to learn how the network is used and how to best maintain its security. The ...
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