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- Replacing SMTP: A proposal
- Jonathan Yarden has long called for a replacement for SMTP in his columns, but now he's doing more than pay lip service to his crusade. In this edition of Internet Security Focus, find out his proposal for replacing SMTP, and see what he says it needs to be able to...
- Tags: SMTP, Jonathan Yarden, Spam, E-mail servers, Advertising & Promotion, e-mail, Relay Block List, Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, NSSMTP, Online Communications
- Technical articles 2006-08-24
- Internet advertising and Internet security: Can they coexist, or is a showdown inevitable?
- Like it or not, advertising is part of the Internet food chain and a huge source of revenue for Internet companies. But many conflicts between Internet advertising and Internet security already exist, and scams, malware, and click fraud continue to erode users' trust. When it comes to Internet advertising and...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Internet, Internet advertising, Internet security, advertisement, advertiser, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Truth
- Technical articles 2006-08-04
- Examine e-mail headers to determine their real origin
- E-mail forgeries are becoming more difficult to identify, but learning how to examine e-mail headers can help you separate the good from the bad. In this edition of Internet Security Focus, Jonathan Yarden tells you how. In previous columns, I've mentioned that it's possible to identify forged e-mail...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, e-mail, e-mail header, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, SpamCop, Online Communications
- Technical articles 2006-03-31
- A lack of coordination is why technical support isn't working
- According to Jonathan Yarden, technical support is failing on a much greater level than most people know, and he thinks one main reason is because IT pros just aren't working together. In this edition of Internet Security Focus, find out why Jonathan Yarden argues that IT pros working together could...
- Tags: Internet Service Provider, Jonathan Yarden, Internet, Cyberthreats, Internet service providers (ISPs), SECURITY, Viruses and worms, network, virus, worm, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Problem, Networking
- Technical articles 2006-03-17
- Does more connectivity mean more vulnerability?
- Is putting Internet Protocol IP into everything electronic a dangerous use of technology? While a host of products now feature IP connectivity, Jonathan Yarden says just because a product can use IP doesn't mean it should. Get his take in this edition of Internet Security Focus. These days, so...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Internet, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Security, Vulnerability, Product, IP, Internet Security
- Technical articles 2006-03-10
- Understand the potential ramifications of a two-tiered Internet
- Over the past few months, a debate has been raging over the concept of "network neutrality" and the possible creation of a "two-tiered Internet," in which telecoms would start charging companies to access customers over the telecoms' networks. What would such a system mean for you? Jonathan Yarden weighs in...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Internet, Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, Broadband Internet, Network technology, telecommunications, broadband, telecom company, network, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Telecommunications Company, Customer, Networking
- Technical articles 2006-03-03
- Will Apple's switch to Intel processors mean less secure Macs?
- Last year, Apple Computer shocked the industry by announcing plans to switch to Intel processors. The move has yielded much talk and plenty debate over what it would mean for future Macs—particularly what it could mean for security. Jonathan Yarden weighs in on whether Intel-based Macs will be more or...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., IBM PowerPC, Intel Corp., PowerPC Architecture, Jonathan Yarden, Cyberthreats, Processors, Spyware, adware & malware, malware author, malware, alliance, processor, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Security, Operating Systems, Viruses And Worms, Software, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components
- Technical articles 2006-02-24
- See why even a simple firewall is better than nothing
- Deciding which type of firewall to use depends on what you're trying to protect. In this edition of Internet Security Focus, Jonathan Yarden breaks down the differences between software and hardware firewalls, and he discusses situations in which advanced firewall features are necessary. As a systems administrator for an...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Firewalls, Internet, PRODUCTIVITY, Network security, SECURITY, firewall, computer, ZoneAlarm, software, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Customer, Client, Networking
- Technical articles 2006-02-17
- Be aware of the growing threat of botnets
- Botnets are a rapidly increasing risk to Internet security. These groups of compromised Windows computers are the tools of the trade for all manners of extortion and spam relay on the Internet, and they are growing in numbers. In this edition of Internet Security Focus, Jonathan Yarden examines this growing...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Internet, Microsoft Windows, PRODUCTIVITY, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, computer, junk e-mail, Windows System, Internet security, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, CipherTrust Inc., Network Security, Operating Systems, Software, Networking
- Technical articles 2006-02-10
- Debunk the myth of true Internet anonymity
- Anonymous Internet usage is an appealing concept to many people, but whether it's actually possible is a different matter. In this edition of Internet Security Focus, Jonathan Yarden discusses whether true anonymity on the Web is really feasible. There are several jokes and cartoons out there that play on...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Internet, Government, PRODUCTIVITY, trace, computer, Anonymous Internet-usage, Internet Security Focus Newsletter
- Technical articles 2006-02-03
- Don't leave information on old hard drives
- Organizations replace computers for all kinds of reasons, and they often donate or sell the old hardware. However, many fail to effectively erase the data on the old hard drives. Jonathan Yarden examines this growing threat to data security, and he offers tips for making sure you safely get rid...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, hard drive, old hard drive, computer, Internet Security Focus Newsletter
- Technical articles 2006-01-27
- Don't let hidden application data expose your company's secrets
- While the ability to track changes, undo mistakes, and collaborate on document creation are essential features for businesses, organizations need to understand that these features also carry the risk of exposing corporate data. Jonathan Yarden examines the dangers of hidden application data and discusses how companies can make sure their...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Word processors, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Change, Application Data, Office Suites, Software
- Technical articles 2006-01-20
- Why new European data retention laws won't keep us safe
- Last month, the European Parliament passed far-reaching legislation concerning data retention, which will require telecommunications companies to store vast amounts of data about customer activities. While proponents of these directives argue that it will help law enforcement find and capture terrorists and other criminals more easily, Jonathan Yarden isn't convinced....
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, telecommunications, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Law Enforcement, Directive, Data Retention, Internet, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Business Services, Networking
- Technical articles 2006-01-06
- Should ISPs be accountable for overall Internet security?
- Jonathan Yarden recently read an article about the role that Internet service providers ISPs play in making sure the Web stays secure. As an employee of a local ISP, he felt that the article failed to represent the ISP's side of things. Find out why he says ISPs shouldn't bear...
- Tags: Internet Service Provider, Jonathan Yarden, Internet, Internet service providers (ISPs), Business services, Internet service, service provider, Internet security, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Customer
- Technical articles 2005-12-16
- Is Sony's rootkit just the tip of the iceberg?
- Jonathan Yarden has remained uncharacteristically quiet on the recent Sony BMG copy protection controversy, but now he's breaking his silence and weighing in. Get his take on Sony's surreptitious rootkit, and see why he says it's only part of a much larger security problem. By now, I would bet...
- Tags: Sony Corp., Jonathan Yarden, Rootkits, Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management, rootkit, software, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, CD, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Internet, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Operating Systems, Management
- Technical articles 2005-12-09
- Case study: How much does unwanted Internet traffic really cost an organization?
- Have you ever wondered just how much "junk" Internet traffic is costing your company? One of Jonathan Yarden's coworkers recently tasked him with finding out. In this case study, learn how he went about gathering this information, and see how unwanted traffic affects his organization's bottom line. A few...
- Tags: IP, Jonathan Yarden, Internet, NETWORKING, network, Arin, IP address, junk traffic, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, China, Traffic, Junk E-mail
- Technical articles 2005-12-02
- Learn how darknets can serve as an early warning system for network threats
- As the importance and use of the Internet increases, rapid identification of threats at a global level becomes even more vital. Better advance warning benefits the entire Internet, and this is where darknets come into play. Find out how darknets can provide early notification of wide-scale Internet threats, and learn...
- Tags: IP, Jonathan Yarden, Internet, Intrusion detection, NETWORKING, Network security, SECURITY, darknet, network, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Intrusion Detection System, Threat
- Technical articles 2005-11-18
- Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracy
- Everybody loves a good conspiracy theory, but such theories are often more entertaining than accurate. Case in point: Many believe that there's an ongoing conspiracy between virus writers and antivirus software makers, but Jonathan Yarden says the theory has no basis. Find out why he says such a conspiracy just...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, PRODUCTIVITY, virus, vulnerability, worm, antivirus software, computer, software, antivirus, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Money
- Technical articles 2005-11-10
- Why DoS and DDoS attacks are the plague of the Internet
- DoS and DDoS attacks are not a new threat—they've been terrorizing the Internet for years. But after all these years, we're still no closer to learning how to deal with this problem. Jonathan Yarden weighs in on the threat of DoS and DDoS attacks. Several years ago, I worked...
- Tags: DOS, Jonathan Yarden, Internet, SECURITY, distributed denial of service, denial of service, Internet Security Focus Newsletter
- Technical articles 2005-11-04
- Why you should perform regular security audits
- Most companies believe that their computer systems are secure. But one of the only ways to determine whether this is actually true is by performing a thorough audit of computer systems. Jonathan Yarden explains why your company should make a point of auditing its security on a regular basis, and...
- Tags: Jonathan Yarden, PRODUCTIVITY, INTERNET, security audit, audit, computer, network, computer security, security, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Internal Network, Internet Security, Financial Accounting, Networking, Finance
- Technical articles 2005-10-21
