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jack12
jack12
1 day ago
Are you going to block Siri on your network over security concerns?

I just read about IBM deciding to block Siri on its networks because of the way Siri uses data. When you ask a question, the data...

Tags: applications, BYOD, security, siri |
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jack12
jack12
1 day ago
Are you going to block Siri on your network over security concerns?

I just read about IBM deciding to block Siri on its networks because of the way Siri uses data. When you ask a question, the data...

Tags: applications, BYOD, security, siri |
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jlister
jlister
1 week ago
What is the best choice for Mac anti-virus?

Ok, I'm convinced. I'm finally going to add anti-virus software to my Mac. It seems like there are more and more events where attacks...

Tags: antivirus, Macs, malware, security |
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jlister
jlister
1 week ago
What is the best choice for Mac anti-virus?

Ok, I'm convinced. I'm finally going to add anti-virus software to my Mac. It seems like there are more and more events where attacks...

Tags: antivirus, Macs, malware, security |
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henyfoxe
henyfoxe
1 week ago
Which is better for password security, length or complexity?

Debate over coffee this morning was which is superior, a password that is very lengthy (15+ characters) or very complex (use of symbols...

Tags: password, security |
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henyfoxe
henyfoxe
1 week ago
Which is better for password security, length or complexity?

Debate over coffee this morning was which is superior, a password that is very lengthy (15+ characters) or very complex (use of symbols...

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bralphye
bralphye
1 week ago
What are the advantages and drawbacks of using OpenDNS?

I've been thinking about signing up for OpenDNS for a while, and a friend just told me that if I was using OpenDNS I wouldn't have to...

Tags: Flashback, OpenDNS, security, web filtering |
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bralphye
bralphye
1 week ago
What are the advantages and drawbacks of using OpenDNS?

I've been thinking about signing up for OpenDNS for a while, and a friend just told me that if I was using OpenDNS I wouldn't have to...

Tags: Flashback, OpenDNS, security, web filtering |
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rhames
rhames
2 weeks ago
Is it worthwhile to do a Daily Log Review?

Time is always at a premium for IT staff, I get that. I just started a new job, and one thing that they don't do is a Daily Log Review...

Tags: Daily Log Review, security, troubleshooting |
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rousseau
rousseau
3 weeks ago
What steps are you taking to address DNSChanger concerns?

Most of us have been aware of DNSChanger malware for quite a while, but apparently it has just entered the mainstream consciousness. I...

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More Questions about Security
Mayor of New Jersey town arrested on hacking and conspiracy charges
The mayor of West New York, New Jersey, was arrested together with his son on Thursday, for allegedly hacking into a website that criticized him and his administration.
Unthethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1.1 available for download
Absinthe 2.0, the jailbreak for iOS 5.1.1, is ready and available for download, the Jailbreak Dream Team announced at the Hack in the Box conference in Amsterdam on Friday.
Judge orders drug evidence suppressed in warrantless GPS tracking case
A federal judge in Kentucky this week upheld a lower court's decision to throw out crucial evidence in a drug case because the evidence was gathered with the help of a GPS tracking device installed without a warrant.
Lawmakers call on DOJ to reopen investigation into Google Wi-Fi spying
Two U.S. lawmakers have called on the U.S. Department of Justice to reopen its investigation into Google's snooping on Wi-Fi networks in 2010 after recent questions about the company's level of cooperation with federal inquiries.
Researchers propose TLS extension to detect rogue SSL certificates
A pair of security researchers have proposed an extension to the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol that would allow browsers to detect and block fraudulently-issued SSL certificates.
Windows 8 to run Adobe Flash only on some websites
The touch-centric Metro version of Internet Explorer 10 in Windows 8 is plug-in free, but the browser may still be able to run Adobe Flash video, according to an online report. Microsoft is reportedly taking the Google Chrome approach with IE10 and building Flash capability directly into the touch-friendly browser. But Flash won't be available for every site on the Web in Metro IE10. Instead, Microsoft will only extend the capability to select popular sites, according to Windows bloggers Paul Thurrott and Rafael Rivera.
European privacy regulators want more detail on Google's policy changes
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Yahoo leaks private key, allows anyone to build Yahoo-signed Chrome extensions
Yahoo was forced to release a new version of its Axis extension for Google Chrome after the original one contained a private key that allowed anyone to digitally sign extensions in Yahoo's name.
Security researcher urges IT managers to keep up with SAP patches
More than 95 percent of over 600 SAP systems tested by security firm Onapsis were vulnerable to espionage, sabotage and fraud, mainly because patches had not been applied, according to a researcher.
Bug bounty hunters reveal eight vulnerabilities in Google services
Security researchers unveiled eight vulnerabilities in Google services during the Hack in the Box conference in Amsterdam on Thursday -- but they claim to have discovered more than 100 such bugs over the past few months.

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