Security Best Practices: Archive: May 2006

Armor Your Windows Host: Three Easy Registry Hacks

Before pricey appliances and software take a bite out of your budget, explore some registry hacks that significantly improve security.

Microsoft Tells Word Users to Play it 'Safe'

Updated advisory instructs users how to avoid Trojan attack.

Poking Holes in Public HotSpots

While you're surfing at a trade show, is someone else poking around that network from outside of the conference hall?

WinFX Adds New Security Method

No more entering a username and password? Sign me up!

Calif. Court Certifies Class Action Vs. VeriSign

Plaintiffs allege that they were mislead about VeriSign's SSL certificates.

Microsoft Secures Mobile Access With Whale Buy

Software giant plugs in the latest piece of its security puzzle with VPN and firewall maker.

VeriSign Puts Faith in GeoTrust

Buy after buy, VeriSign chips away at the giants up ahead.

An Eye on Wi-Fi Security

Here's your chance what Wi-Fi eavesdroppers see — and it isn't pretty.

Check Point Offers a United Front Against Threats

The security vendor introduces a one-device approach to both Internet connectivity and security with the Safe@Office 500 and 500W (the W stands for wireless).

Feds Ding Data 'Dumpster'

FTC chairman cites case as agency's ongoing campaign against lax security security practices.

The Surge in Mac Attacks

Mac users may have to start learning the language of vulnerability.

Yahoo Called Spyware Pusher in Lawsuit

Anti-Spyware activist Ben Edelman is leading the class-action effort.

RIAA Targets Piracy 'Hot-Spot' Cities

The recording-industry group identifies 12 U.S. cities where counterfeiters are thriving.

FTC Sues Sites Selling Phone Records

Feds hit five sites for selling unauthorized confidential consumer information.

Can Oracle Thwart Data Thieves?

Oracle's Database Vault limits what data corporate employees can access; Secure Backup keeps data safe throughout.