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The home PC will be extinct within 5 years: Having tried out some of these new web based office tools, such as the Google ones and Webex Office I am pretty sure that within the next 5 years people will stop buying PC's and buying software to install on those PC's and then subsequently worrying a; Tags: cs@..., hardware, home PC, insecurity, linux, networking, PC, Personal Unit, security, software, windows; Discussion threads 2006-10-28
Insecurity at Black Hat: Internet Security Systems ISS plans to outline vulnerabilities in antivirus products on stage at the Black Hat Briefings, an annual security conference in Las Vegas. Other topics on the conference agenda include the use of USB keys to get into Windows PCs, intrusions into Oracle products, and the security of...; Tags: Viruses and worms, Black, security; Discussion threads 2005-07-27
Access Over Ethernet: Insecurities in AoE: This paper investigates the insecurities present in the ATA over Ethernet AoE protocol. It is clear that this protocol has been designed with ease and simplicity as its primary focus, and as such there are security concerns which require understanding before AoE is used with critical information. ATA over Ethernet...; Tags: ATA, Ethernet, Microsoft Access, Insecurity, Security-Assessment.com, ATA Over Ethernet; White papers 2006-09-25
US Department of Homeland Insecurity Idiocy Level 0.1.2.3.2-zomg (Windows): Displays the current Idiocy Level in the status bar. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Insecurity, Mike Ely, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2007-09-26

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Gates touts Microsoft's supercomputing move: there goes security.I sure hope they fix their security issues first or that's the start of headaches for the industry, if they go with Microsoft.Loss of securityJust perhaps they might build up an OS that does not rely on backwards compatiblity? E.G their Data Server OS which apparantly is...; Tags: Gates Touts Microsoft, hectorjleslie@..., Microsoft Corp., operating system, programming, security, security and cluster servers, supercomputing; Discussion threads 2005-11-21

Insecurity in ATM-Based Passive Optical Networks: This paper considers the security of an ITU standard for ATM-based passive optical networks. First, it shows that the standard's encryption algorithm, called churning, has an effective 8-bit key length and thus is trivial to break with exhaustive keysearch. Second, it shows that the authentication mechanisms have significant weaknesses. The...; Tags: Optical Network, University Of California, ATM, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Networking, Network Technology, Security, Telecommunications; White papers 2008-01-01
Nessus Vulnerability Scanner: Internet "Insecurity" is a major problem in today's web of interconnected computers and networks. Attackers such as script kiddies, hackers, and crackers are of course a major part of the problem. However, they are just that, a part of the problem. Why? It's quite simple. What good is an attack,...; Tags: Colorado State University, Scanner, Vulnerability, Attack, Security; White papers 2006-12-07
The Insecurity of Test Data: The Unseen Crisis: When a large Midwestern US insurance company hired an outside expert from a respected technology consulting firm to develop business application software, it didn't think that it was turning test data over to an identity thief. In the course of completing a software project, the technology consultant attempted to sell...; Tags: Consultant, Insurance Company, Insurance, Social Security, Financial Planning, Business Operations, Corporate Insurance, Government, Finance; White papers 2007-12-01
Outlook 2000/98 Insecurity Post Patch 1.0 (Windows): This patch is intended for users with MS Outlook 2000/98 and Service Pack 1 & 2, which includes a 'security feature' blocking all incoming attachments with the extensions like .exe and .lnk. The patch will update the outllib.dll in your office folder and disable the security features on specific extensions....; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Lara, Microsoft Outlook, Patches, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Security, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software; Software downloads 2001-05-18
Taking a closer look at OpenOffice.org 2.0: Why all the open suites don' have an equivalent of OutlookHow long do we have to wait for an equivalent of outlook in open office 2.0RE: Taking a closer look at OpenOffice.org 2.0I am impressed. Being as though my main freelance function is automation solutions for all types of...; Tags: OpenOffice, Microsoft Outlook, E-mail, jbenacerraf@..., OpenOffice.org 2.0, OpenOffice.org; Discussion threads 2007-09-11
Airport Insecurity: The Case of Lost Laptops: Do you ever worry about losing your laptop computer while rushing to catch a flight at a busy airport? Everyday business travelers are putting the sensitive and confidential data of their organizations at risk when they travel through airports. Ponemon Institute conducted a study, sponsored by Dell,...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Laptop Computer, Business Traveler, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets; White papers 2008-06-30
Develop a comprehensive network security plan: In an age where society relies so heavily on electronic communication, the need for information security is constantly increasing. In this sample chapter from The Best Damn Firewall Book Period, take an overview of network security in general and Internet security in particular. Learn why it's necessary and...; Tags: Network, Syngress, Security, Network Security, Networking; Book chapters 2007-04-19
What can you discern from body language in an interview?: I donnoI put my hands in my pockets all the time, but it's just I'm a hand talker and I'm trying to cut down.I cross my arms a lot too. I tend to do this because:A) I don't want to talk with my handsB) My back hurts and it...; Tags: body language, jmgarvin; Discussion threads 2007-02-12
Seven traits of fearful managers: I recently came across a survey blurb that stated that a certain percentage of management feared being out of the office because they were afraid that a subordinate would outshine them in their absence. While I don't remember the exact percentage of those respondents, I know it wasn't a trivial...; Tags: Workplace, Subordinate, Ramon Padilla; Blog posts 2007-08-11
Apples easier to crack, says Black Hat expert: The Black Hat conference underway in Las Vegas has revealed many interesting things, none the least of which is Mac OS insecurity. Charlie Miller, researcher with Independent Security Evaluators (who found the first iPhone crack, first reported here on July 23), likes looking in Macs for bad...; Tags: Black Hat, Apple Macintosh, Desktops, Apple Mac OS, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Lea Rush; Blog posts 2007-08-03
Belkin brings bling to 802.11n router: Accessory maker Belkin has innovated with its latest router in a way that presages some interesting enhancements to product design. Their N1 Vision router jumped off the drawing board with the customary VPN support, gigabit ports, WPA and WPA2 security (plus the bad joke which is WEP...; Tags: Belkin Corp., Router, IEEE 802.11n, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking, John Bartley K7AAY; Blog posts 2007-07-11
Tech Tip: Increase user awareness to bolster security: By Jonathan YardenBecause of my experience, groups frequentlyask me to be a guest speaker about security issues. In most cases,however, the majority of the audience is already painfully aware ofthe immense challenges presented by Internet and informationsecurity. That means that many of my presentations amountto nothing more...; Tags: computer, ignorance, Microsoft Windows, security; Technical articles 2004-08-20
Increase user awareness to bolster security: According to Jonathan Yarden, the horrible state of Internet security is due to an epidemic of ignorance. But companies can't just sit back and accept this lack of knowledge. Learn some simple steps your organization can take to dispel this ignorance. Want more advice for locking down your network?...; Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Internet Security, Ignorance, Computer, Productivity, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Guest Contributor; Technical articles 2005-05-13
Should you try to rehabilitate your boss?: I've had a ton of managers over the past 20 years in thetech publishing biz. Like, lemme see: 22of 'em, give or take. It's just that kind of industry, restless and volatileand lousy with reorgs. I was even a manager myself for a brief, soul-sucking,wholly unrewarding year or so....; Tags: Jody Gilbert; Blog posts 2006-07-05
Is Microsoft's Office Live dead on arrival?: The conceptsurrounding Microsoft's Office Live intrigues me. A complete set ofapplications, designed to manage a business, complete with e-mail,collaboration tools, contact management, sales management, lists of inventory,and a Web site editor. It all seems like a wonderful utopia. Of course, usingthis suite to actually run a business means storing your...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Live, server; Blog posts 2006-02-16

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