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dthomas
dthomas
1 hour ago
How do you prevent default script attacks?

What steps should be taken to make websites secure against default script attacks?

Tags: default script attacks, scripts, website design |
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ttopp
ttopp
2 days ago
How to punish WiFi thief?

I have home WiFi that includes open WiFi because my kid's friends are always coming over. This lets them get online to play games and...

Tags: open WiFi, security, wifi |
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henyfoxe
henyfoxe
3 days ago
How to "Trust this PC" in Windows 8?

I'm having trouble getting my PC "trusted" since I installed Windows 8. When I go into Action Center and select "Trust this PC" it just...

Tags: security, Windows 8 |
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rcook12
rcook12
6 days ago
Has spam become a problem of the past?

I was going through my email this morning and was shocked to see a spam email. I just looked at my gmail, and there were 418 messages...

Tags: email, filter, spam |
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jluppino
jluppino
1 week ago
How can I tell if someone has been logging into my gmail account?

Is there a way to see log-in history for your gmail account? I suspect that someone I know has, and I've already changed the password,...

Tags: account history, Gmail, privacy, security |
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jluppino
jluppino
1 week ago
How can I tell if someone has been logging into my gmail account?

Is there a way to see log-in history for your gmail account? I suspect that someone I know has, and I've already changed the password,...

Tags: account history, Gmail, privacy, security |
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ernard
ernard
2 weeks ago
How to avoid malware on Android devices?

Like any other operating system that becomes popular, Android is a target of individuals that want to install malware on devices....

Tags: android, malware, privacy, security |
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ernard
ernard
2 weeks ago
How to avoid malware on Android devices?

Like any other operating system that becomes popular, Android is a target of individuals that want to install malware on devices....

Tags: android, malware, privacy, security |
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dblacharski
dblacharski
3 weeks ago
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How to recover data from crashed hard drive

Yes, it's true that everyone should know better, and should be backing up data to an off-site facility on a regular basis. But, in...

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kreiley
kreiley
4 weeks ago
How to prevent SQL injection attacks?

What do you to prevent SQL injection attacks beyond simply not allowing raw SQL to be passed to your database?

Tags: SQL, SQL injection attack |
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Name.com forces customers to reset passwords following security breach
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Senators want sanctions against countries supporting cyberattacks
Two U.S. senators will push Congress or President Barack Obama's administration to pursue trade and immigration sanctions against China and other countries that allegedly support cyberattacks on U.S. government agencies and businesses, the lawmakers said Wednesday.
Spamhaus DDoS suspect extradited to the Netherlands
A 35-year-old Dutchman suspected of participating in a large DDoS attack on antispam organization Spamhaus was extradited from Spain to the Netherlands on Monday evening, the Dutch Public Prosecution Service said Wednesday.
Use of 'honeywords' can expose password crackers
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London Gatwick Airport takes out 200 servers, moves to cloud, BYOD
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You're doing passwords wrong. Here's how to make them uncrackable.
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