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The Idiot-Proof Way To Securely Use Public Wi-Fi
consumerist.com — We talk a lot on this blog about personal data and privacy, but not so much about how to secure that data on your own computer. That's because a.) we're not Lifehacker and b.) the solutions frequently bloat into crazy, jargon-filled recipes that scare away the non-IT crowd. Not this time! For all you novices, here is a single idea you should considMore… (Security)
How to Minimize the Impact of a Data Breach
timesofitsecurity.com — Thirty-one percent of customers -- nearly one-third of a company's client base and revenue source -- are terminating their relationship with organizations following a data breach, according to a recent study by the Ponemon Institute. More… (Security)
Boffins publish hack for world's most popular smartcard
theregister.co.uk — Two research papers published Monday have finally made it official: The world's most widely deployed radio frequency identification (RFID) smartcard - used to control access to transportation systems, military installations, and other restricted areas - can be cracked in a matter of minutes using inexpensive tools. More… (Security)
Usenet: Not Dead Yet
computerworld.com — Time Warner Cable and Comcast have stopped offering Usenet access altogether, AT&T stopped offering access to the alt.binaries.* hierarchy, Sprint has dropped the entire alt.* hierarchy, and Verizon only offers access only to the so-called Big 8 hierarchies. They say it's to fight child porn -- but is that the real reason? David DeJean finds out.More… (Security)
Protect your computer from hackers
securiour.com — The following list can help you to make sure your computer is protected by invader. Physical security. Keep doors locked if feasible. Install locks on accessible but attended machines. Install locks and alarms on machines left unattended. More… (Security)
Microsoft Blue Hat Hackers Headline Chicago Security Con
chicagocon.com — Microsoft pen testers AKA ethical hackers, Billy Rios and John Walton, headline an impressive list of presentations by security researchers, practitioners and executives on Oct 31 and Nov 1, 2008 for the fall edition of ChicagoCon. And for only $100 including food and swag, it's a steal.More… (Security)
Researcher Reveals 2 iPhone Vulnerabilities, Apple Too Slow
cyberinsecure.com — A security expert, Aviv Raff, is advising iPhone users not to use the device’s default email application until engineers patch a design flaw that could expose users’ email addresses to spammers and other online frauds.More… (Security)
BBC Click: Oyster card hack details revealed
news.bbc.co.uk — Details of how to hack one of the world's most popular smartcards have been published online. The research by Professor Bart Jacobs and colleagues at Radboud University in Holland reveals a weakness in the widely used Mifare Classic RFID chip. More… (Security)
Browser Safety - What You Must Know
squidoo.com — I will be tell you how to safely browse the web without your browser being exploited, hacked, hijacked, or misused in anyway.More… (Security)
AcademicSuperstore Leaked My Credit Card Info!
myyoungfriends.blogspot.com — Digg this to stop irresponsible businesses!! Imagine googling yourself and seeing your phone number, home address, and credit card info. AcademicSuperstore leaked my info and refuses to apologize.More… (Security)
The Trouble(s) With Google Chrome’s Security
technologizer.com — There are many simple steps that Chrome could take to further protect its users. To be fair, many of the complaints I have could also be directed at Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari, so I’ve decided to break things down into a feature-by-feature comparison.More… (Security)
Hackers find flaw in biometric passports, clone Elvis Presle
dailymail.co.uk — A group of computer security experts have revealed serious security problems with biometric passports after they made one for Elvis Presley and used it in an airport.More… (Security)
Militants send terror messages in India by 'wardriving'
computerworld.co.nz — Indian police asks citizens to patch insecure Wi-Fi networksMore… (Security)
Upgrading Your Hotels Security Camera Monitor
cctv-dvr.blogspot.com — Today almost all hotels have security cameras, but that does not mean they are always put to good use. Most hotel security cameras are out of date and so is their security camera monitor. An easy fix for this that most people do not know about is just by upgrading to a newer DVR you will be able to see a noticeable difference in video quality.More… (Security)
How to remove XP Antispyware 2009 (Uninstall Instructions)
bleepingcomputer.com — XP Antispyware 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware program from the same family as XP Antivirus 2008. Just like its predecessor, XP AntiSpyware 2009 is advertised and promoted through the use of fake online anti-malware scanners and malware that displays fake security alerts on your computer. Both the online scanners and the malware state that your compuMore… (Security)

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