Security Best Practices: Archive: December 2010

Online Privacy 2010: The Year in Review

For all the talk and activity in Congress and at federal agencies, did the needle really move on Internet privacy in 2010?

2011 Security Preview: Apple, Facebook Beware

The popularity of social networks like Facebook and Twitter will make the iPhone, iPad and other mobile devices attractive targets for hackers in the New Year.

8 Security Resolutions for 2011

Here are eight New Year’s resolutions to consider for keeping your computers and gadgets secure – all of which you may be able to be keep without spending a dime.

Communicating Complex Security Concepts

Regardless of what kind of thinker and learner you are, it’s critical to present complex security concepts clearly to ensure maximum communication effectiveness with your audience.

Online Incognito: Protecting Your Identity on the Web

The same tools that can be used as weapons by some can be used for self-defense to protect your online activity from malice.

IT Security 2010: The Year in Review

Stuxnet, embarrassing data leaks and sophisticated phishing syndicates dominated the data security landscape in 2010.

How Cybercriminals Make Their Millions

Botnets have become the online center of highly profitable criminal enterprises, but how do they actually rake in the cash?

5 Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping

A few basic precautions can make a major difference in the security of your online transactions.

Microsoft Updates Free Security Essentials Software

The software titan has released version 2 of its free security package that adds a new anti-malware engine.

Metasploit Takes Aim at Cisco Security Exploitation

Open source penetration testing framework goes after Cisco in new release – but Cisco isn't worried.

7 Basic Mobile Security Tips for the Holidays

Security software vendor AppRiver provides some advice for smartphone users who will be frantically checking email and making purchases throughout the holiday season.

Commerce Dept. Calls for Privacy Bill of Rights

New report from Department of Commerce tees up issues for the executive branch to consider as it continues to develop its evolving approach to online privacy.

Ohio State Deals With Massive Data Breach

Hackers repeatedly accessed a university server holding the names, social security numbers and birth dates of more than 760,000 students, faculty and former students.

Microsoft Updates Forefront Endpoint Security 2010

Updated enterprise security client features a new anti-malware engine and integration with System Center Configuration Manager.

Is Internet Explorer 9 King of Malware Fighters?

Microsoft is promoting a new report that IE 9 blocks socially-engineered malware way better than the competition and the results have the competition crying foul.

Antivirus Users Impatient, Fickle: Survey

Security software vendor Avira's survey finds that most people use multiple antivirus apps in a year, and one in four shut them off altogether to spark PC performance.

Windows Mobile 7 Due Late Next Year?

A Microsoft executive says the future mobile OS is aimed at taking on the iPhone, but that it won't ship for another year.

Microsoft Pulls Site After Plurk Charges

The startup said MSN China's microblogging site wrongfully used its design and code base.

Hacktivism, Mobile Scams Top 2011 Security Threats

Security software vendor Panda Security forecasts the top security threats to watch out for in the New Year.

Chrome Browser, OS Updated for Security

Google updates Chrome – both the browser and the OS, shelling out $2,000 in bug bounties, but sharing few details.

Top 10 Mobile Mistakes to Avoid This Holiday Season

Symantec finds that smartphone users are putting themselves at risk this holiday season. Here's how you can avoid the smartphone Grinch.

Microsoft Finishes Year with Massive Patch Release

In one of its largest patch drops, Microsoft is not making the holidays cheery for PC security pros.

6 Free Ways to Stay Secure in the New Year

If you resolve to stay secure in the New Year, here are a half-dozen no-cost ways to keep your systems clean without spending green.

University of Wisconsin Warns of Major Data Breach

More than 60,000 former students and staff are just finding out that hackers had access to their personal data for more than two years.

Microsoft to Ship 17 patches on Patch Tuesday

Company will patch last month's zero-day. It could turn out to be one of the largest patch events yet.

Pushing 802.1X Settings to iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPads

Configuring and supporting mobile devices might just put you over the edge. However, at least Apple provides full 802.1X support and a nifty configuration utility and scheme for its mobile products.

Mozilla Plugs Firefox 3.6.13 For 11 Flaws

Critical security update for the open source browser issued as work continues on Firefox 4.

Intellectual Ventures Sues Over Security Patents

A patent licensing firm founded by Microsoft's former chief strategist and CTO sues several leading security software firms for patent infringement.

Top 5 Security Threats in HTML5

HTML5 promises to make advanced Web app features available in native HTML, but also brings with it potential security vulnerabilities.

Email Services Pose Increasing Data Security Threat

Creating and enforcing stringent data loss prevention policies for free email services from Microsoft, Google and Yahoo is critical to securing corporate data.

Zenprise Shores Up Mobile Device Security

MobileManager 6.0 gives administrators more tools to monitor mobile devices in the enterprise and prevent costly data breaches.

Internet Explorer 9 Will Add Anti-tracking Features

In the wake of a recent FTC report, a Microsoft executive announces privacy additions for the next version of Internet Explorer.

Verizon Researchers Claim Hole in IE Protected Mode

A security feature in Internet Explorer 7 and 8 meant to keep users safe instead leaves a hole where users expect to be most secure.

eEye Automates Vulnerability and Compliance Management

The IT security firm debuts Retina CS 2.0 Management Console to provide its customers with end-to-end vulnerability and compliance management.

IT Uneasy as Malware Attacks Grow

New study reveals that IT organizations feel less secure than they did last year as malware attacks are on the rise.

SMBs Cutting Corners on Security

From "borrowing" Wi-Fi from neighbors to storing critical files on thumb drives, many small businesses are engaging in risky security practices, according to a new survey.

Firesheep Fix as Easy as HTTPS

Debunking the myth that preventing Firesheep attacks is just too expensive. You, too, can afford to enable HTTPS for your users.

Holiday Twitter Topics Concealing Malware

'Tis the season for taking advantage of Internet users searching for the latest pop-culture news, by spreading Trojans via holiday-themed Twitter topics.

WikiLeaks Raises Questions of Information Security

If you work in information security, the latest WikiLeaks controversy should have you considering how your company deals with securing its data.

House Panel Mulls 'Do-Not-Track' Online Privacy Bill

As the legislative session winds down, lawmakers look ahead to the online privacy debate next year, with one prominent member announcing plans to back 'do-not-track' legislation.

Symantec: Expect More Designer Malware in 2011

Security software firm predicts a marked increase in malware targeting mobile devices, power grids and even electronic voting systems.

Review: Astaro RED (Remote Ethernet Device)

Enforcing consistent network security throughout a large enterprise can be challenging--especially for branches with few users and no IT. Astaro's RED offers an affordable solution.

IE9 vs Firefox 4: Which is Safer?

With Internet Explorer 9 and Firefox 4 in stable betas, which is better at protecting your data, your privacy, and your desktop?

FTC Privacy Report Advocates 'Do-Not-Track' List

Federal Trade Commission issues staff report calling for a browser-based mechanism to give consumers the option of blocking online marketers from building profiles about them.

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