Never Leave Source Code on the Server
Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:07:00 +0000
I'm not a big fan when it comes to deploying source code on the Web server especially with the new Web Site projects that comes with VS.NET 2005. If your server got hacked before, you'll understand why source code on the server is a very bad idea. (c#, asp.net, php, perl, security, dotnetnuke)
A Very Real Virus Threat
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:30:00 +0000
One of my Windows desktop machines got infected with a Trojan virus. Since all my machines are connected in a network, the virus was able to spread and infect other hosts. I have already put together a backup system years ago so it was now time to review my recovery skills. (security, windows)
Enabling Execution of PowerShell PS1 Scripts
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:30:00 +0000
Microsoft finally put together a powerful command line tool for Windows that makes Bash on Linux looks like small potato. The new powershell runs .NET and understands objects when you pipe from one process to another. Given the power and the things you can do with powershell, Microsoft is rightfully cautious about hackers and script abuse. PowerShell, by default, is very secure and disallows any powershell scripts from running. (security)
A Strong Password Isn’t the Strongest Security
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:23:07 +0000
Elaborate requirements for account passwords may sound invincible, but experts say Americans aren’t paying enough attention to other online security threats.
Officials: Blackwater contractor had web of shell firms
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:47:17 +0000
NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON - Blackwater Worldwide created a web of more than 30 shell firms or subsidiaries in part to obtain millions of dollars in U.S. government contracts after the security company came under intense criticism for reckless conduct in Iraq, according to congressional investigators and former Blackwater officials. While it is unclear how many of those businesses won contracts ...
Security lapse forces LA airport closures
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:45:26 +0000
Three terminals at Los Angeles International Airport were shut down briefly after officials discovered a security guard had abandoned his post at an exit lane.
Blackwater won contracts via web of companies
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:13:05 +0000
Blackwater Worldwide created a web of more than 30 shell companies or subsidiaries in part to obtain millions of dollars in U.S. government contracts after the security company came under intense criticism for reckless conduct in Iraq, according to congressional investigators and former Blackwater officials.
Blackwater Won Contracts via Web of Companies
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:11:47 +0000
The security contractor created dozens of shell companies or subsidiaries in part to obtain U.S. contracts after it was criticized for its conduct in Iraq, officials and investigators said.
Cloud Security Alliance offers certification
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:38:56 +0000
IT virtual-security experts can now show off their knowledge with a certificate that shows they've mastered the contents of two cloud-security papers.
Web Host Connectria Launches Business Only Cloud Solution
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:44:18 +0000
September 3. 2010 -- Web hosting provider Connectria Hosting announced on Thursday it has launched a Business Only Cloud, a cloud solution for select corporate members.
Information Security magazine and SearchSecurity.com Name SonicWALL Finalist for 2010 Readers' Choice Awards for ...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000
SonicWALL, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent network security and data protection solutions, today announced its products were named finalists for the "Readers' Choice Awards" in the Unified Threat Management, Remote Access and Web Security Gateway categories by Information Security⢠magazine and SearchSecurity.comâ¢.
Panda Security Uncovers Top Web Scams of the Decade
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:24:54 +0000
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- With 2010 drawing to a close, PandaLabs, Panda Security's anti-malware laboratory, has released a ranking of the most widespread scams on the Web from the past 10 years. These include the infamous Nigerian scam, ploys involving beautiful foreign women and money mule schemes based on too-good-to-be-true job offers. According to Luis Corrons, technical ...
Web threats to continue - security vendors
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:03:23 +0000
Vendors of security software have warned that Web threats will continue to plague Internet users. Increasingly, their concerns focus on the theft of confidential information. This arises from the inc .....