Security Best Practices: Archive: May 2011

Managing Data Security in the Cloud

Dropbox is just the latest example of data not being quite as secure in the cloud as you might think.

Become a Hacker in 15 Minutes or Less

YouTube tutorials can teach anyone how to hack someone's Facebook or Paypal account in less than 15 minutes.

WordPress Gets Clickjacking Protection

The latest update of popular open source blogging platform gets improved security and dumps IE6 support.

The Evolution of Malware and Information Security

As malware continues to evolve so to must our defenses, writes eSecurityPlanet guest columnist Geoff Webb of Credant Technologies.

Top 10 ID Security Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

You can never secure personal info completely but here's 10 ways -- inside and outside of cyberspace -- to avoid the easy mistakes.

Using Wi-Fi Security on Mobile Phones and Devices

Encryption is the key to your surfing safety.

Fedora 15 Boosts Linux Security

New release of Red Hat's community Linux distro debuts new dynamic firewall technology that could revolutionize how we all secure our server and desktop infrastructures.

Cyber Criminals Moving Operations to Canada

Websense uncovers 300% increase in hosted crimeware coming from our friends to the north.

Is Google Android Insecure?

New research alleges that 99% of Android phones are at risk. Google disagrees.

Uncovering the Top 3 Browser Vulnerabilities

Safari, Opera and mobile surfing don't make the cut. IE, Firefox or Chrome do. Here's why.

3 Reasons Why Security Appliances are Hot

SMBs like them because they are cheap, easy and effective.

Adobe Updates to Flash 10.3 for Security

Latest Flash Player update fixes 11 security flaws and provides new privacy protection.

Is Linux Really More Secure than Windows?

Linux and Windows both have their vulnerabilities so it really depends on how security savvy your people are.

Cyberthugs Using 'Marketing-like' Scams

As more obvious ways to rob users get blocked, sophisticated cybercriminals try a 'marketing' approach.

Firefox 4 vs. Internet Explorer 9: Which is Safer?

There are still a lot of browsers to choose from out there but Internet Explorer and Firefox are still the main targets.

Ensuring Data Security in the Cloud

Storing your backups in the cloud could put your entire business at risk.

Government Lagging Industry in Protecting Consumers

Only 26 percent of websites adequately protect their visitors from malicious activity.

Microsoft Releases Critical Patch for Windows Servers

The company only has one 'critical' bug to patch for May's 'Patch Tuesday' drop, but it's still one that could bite IT departments.

DDoS Attacks on the Rise

VeriSign study reports that a third of all downtime was the result of DDoS attacks.

Metasploit 3.7 Takes Aim at Apple iOS

Open source vulnerability testing framework takes aim at Apple's iOS and improves overall performance for security researchers.

5 Tips for Securing an SMB Network

The need to protect your business is greater than ever but help is within reach.

Huawei Symantec Debuts 80 Gbps Firewall

Chinese networking giant comes to the U.S. in joint venture with Symantec and drops a 'great wall' for network security.

Top 5 PDF Risks and How to Avoid Them

Unlike security threats you can police with scanning and filtering, reducing PDF exploits can be challenging.

A Guide to Free Antivirus Software

AVG, Microsoft, Comodo and Avast ... they're all free but which one is right for you?