security

  1. J

    Sexual predators tracked on social networks

    Social networks prowl for sexual predators Security measures on social networks can scan for criminal activity
  2. LazyLion

    Microsoft Security Essentials 4.0 released

    http://www.techspot.com/news/48339-microsoft-security-essentials-40-released-free-anti-virus-without-the-nag.html http://www.techspot.com/downloads/4886-microsoft-security-essentials.html
  3. S

    CCNA Security 553 or 554

    I have just passed my CCNA and am now looking at going for my CCNA Security, however, I cannot seem to find training for the new 640-554 exam and do not want to for the 640-553 exam because they seem to focus on most configs with SDM, which seems to be a bit outdated at the moment... Should I...
  4. LazyLion

    'Massive' credit card data breach involves all major brands

    http://money.cnn.com/2012/03/30/technology/credit-card-data-breach/index.htm?hpt=hp_t3 10 Million credit card numbers??? :eek:
  5. J

    New security feature at Nedbank - Approve-It

    Link Anybody had any experience with this?
  6. Jan

    FNB 22seven security solution: Banks respond

    Banks respond to FNB’s move to “allow” 22seven South African banks respond to FNB’s support for secure third-party access to online banking.
  7. A

    Terrible Web Development Practices - Need help with this

    Hi all, I need some opinions on this: I recently found the following security issues in a website done for a shop - SQL queries were being displayed to the user at the top of the results page after they used the search function - There was no sanitization, so you could pass SQL...
  8. jes

    Vodacom web portal experiences security issues

    Vodacom web portal experiences security issues Vodacom subscribers report being able to access the details of other users through the operator’s web portal
  9. Nod

    Microsoft confirms UEFI fears, locks down ARM devices

    Source: http://www.softwarefreedom.org/blog/2012/jan/12/microsoft-confirms-UEFI-fears-locks-down-ARM/ There are many links to sources, etc. Please read the original if you need more info. Article was published under the Creative Commons Legal Code.
  10. QuintonB

    Symantec antivirus source code hacked

    Symantec: antivirus source code exposed Symantec Corp, the top maker of security software, said hackers had exposed a chunk of its source code potentially giving rivals some insight into the company’s technology
  11. jes

    Hackers claim breach of US security firm

    Hackers claim breach of US security firm Hackers claiming to represent the Anonymous group have penetrated the network of US security consultancy Stratfor, claiming to have stolen the company’s confidential client list that includes such names as Apple, The US Air Force and the Miami Police...
  12. QuintonB

    Facebook security exploit exposes private images

    Facebook security exploit leaks Zuckerberg’s private images Mark Zuckerberg’s private images have been leaked online, thanks to a Facebook security exploit.
  13. Rouxenator

    Linux is secure

    Or perhaps not : http://www.dmhwaterproofing.co.za
  14. M

    Wordpress security tips please

    I've got a site being nailed by the Turks currently. Every few weeks something breaks and I have to go fix it. I'm pretty sure whatever I do they'll be more persistent at finding exploits. I'm generally pretty good at keeping it up to date with patches & plugin updates. They haven't...
  15. T

    Best practices

    Hello everyone Could the good people of MyBB please point me to some sources (or provide the information directly :D) on best practices in the following cases: 1) Authenticating users for a JSP website (running on Tomcat). I've read that including some header in my JSP scripts that...
  16. jes

    Online security issues within the cloud

    Online security issues within the cloud New applications such as cloud computing and virtualization are becoming increasingly popular – how does this affect IT security?
  17. carstensdj

    Prying Eyes & Protection?

    Hey Guys n Gals, Anyone know of a simple, decent, FREE software that can protect USB Flash drives and external drives? Basically have a "Work" folder on each that contains sensitive security info and want a software that will request a password to open or view that particular file. Any...
  18. LazyLion

    Hacking gang breaks into Norwegian killer's email accounts

    http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/08/09/hacking-gang-breaks-into-norwegian-killers-email-accounts/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=status%2Bmessage&utm_campaign=naked%2Bsecurity Ja, I have to agree here. If they wanted to help they should have offered their help to the police. Now the...
  19. LazyLion

    US Government 'surplus' stores now selling personal items TSA steals from passengers

    http://www.naturalnews.com/032757_TSA_surplus.html haha... I've long suspected something like this. :D
  20. M

    Linux Security: HoneyD

    http://www.honeyd.org/ In plain English? http://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/472795:weekend-project-use-honeyd-on-linux-to-fool-attackers Seems security is high on the list nowadays with all the hackers running around. In the past you rarely read any of this on the mailing lists and...
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