Thursday, September 2, 2010

Security Topics in the News

Information Security issues are making the news this year.  From passwords to hacking and sneaking attacks and other threats, If you are online you've got to be aware to be safe.
 "How to Stop 11 Hidden Security Threats"   PC World
Antivirus software and a firewall alone can't guarantee your safety. Here's how to foil the latest crop of sneaky attacks and nefarious attempts to steal your data.


Are You Worried About ID Theft? Join the Club PC World
Nearly two-thirds of Americans are concerned that information about their bank accounts, credit cards and identity may be stolen from their computers,.............
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iTunes Scam: How to Protect Yourself - PC World
In recent weeks, more and more iTunes users have been reporting fraudulent activity on their Apple accounts, reporting hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of bogus purchases........ The problem, it seems, actually lies with iTunes users.  Go figure!  Be careful with those iTunes Scams.


Snoop Dogg Joins the War on Cybercrime - From the "you have got to be kidding department" of Security Week News In a somewhat untraditional partnership, Snoop Dogg and Symantec’s Norton want you to show off your lyrical skills on the subject of cybercrime and enter the "Hack is Wack" cybercrime rap contest. The contest, which runs through Sept. 30, 2010, asks participants to create and upload a two-minute rap video at www.HackIsWack.com


Creating Secure Passwords You Can Remember -  PC World - Good Solid Advice

Six years ago at the 2004 RSA Security Conference, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates declared the password dead. He told his audience that the password can't meet the challenge of keeping sensitive information protected, saying "People use the same password on different systems, they write them down and they just don't meet the challenge for anything you really want to secure."  Offers advice on how to create a secure password that you can actually remember in "12345" easy steps.  Good read. 



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