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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)
S2 Offers Pronto Web-Based Security Solution
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:51:00 +0000
S2 Security expands its family of Web-based security solutions with Pronto, a browser-based system aimed at cost-conscious businesses.
Official: Oversees Hacker Hit Iowa Web Site
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:49:20 +0000
An Iowa state official said Thursday that investigators found an attack on a Web site operated by the Iowa Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management came from outside North America.
Iowa Official: State Web site hacker was foreign
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:49:19 +0000
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - An Iowa state official says investigators found an attack on a Web site operated by the Iowa Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management came from outside North America.
Phony Web Site Targeting Madoff Fraud Victims
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:09:03 +0000
The phony Web site claims to be home to the "International Security Investor Protection Corporation" — a fictitious entity.
Akvelon's New Web Analytics Solution Boosts Large Electronics Retailer's ROI
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:30:00 +0000
BELLEVUE, Wash. , March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- When a major regional electronics retailer approached Akvelon Inc. with a request for a method to collect real-time statistics on the traffic to its e-commerce portal, it mandated specific constraints: security, technology requirements and cost. Today, Akvelon ( http://www.akvelon.com ) unveiled its new Web Analytics Solution ...
Fake antivirus software is most costly security scam of 2010
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:39:03 +0000
McAfee reports 400% increase in reported incidents Fake antivirus programs that encourage web users to part with their hard-earned cash and download hoax security software is likely to be the most costly scam of 2010, says McAfee.
State Web site breach tied to foreign attacker
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:17:31 +0000
A hacking incident on an Iowa homeland security Web site last week has been linked to a foreign attacker who gained access through a security vulnerability, a state official said Wednesday.
M86 Security Introduces Affordable Web Filtering and Reporting on Single Appliance for K-12 Market
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000
ORANGE, CA--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - M86 Security , the global expert in real-time Web and email threat protection, today introduced the M86 Web Filter and Reporter, a single appliance which delivers M86's best-in-breed URL filtering as well as real-time monitoring and reporting. The appliance provides the same robust filtering, monitoring and reporting capabilities that previously required ...
M86 Security Introduces Cost-Effective Web Filtering and Reporting Solution on Single Appliance
ORANGE, CA--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - M86 Security , the global expert in real-time Web and email threat protection, today introduced the M86 Web Filter and Reporter, a single appliance which delivers M86's best-in-breed URL filtering as well as real-time monitoring and reporting. The appliance provides the same filtering, monitoring and reporting capabilities that previously required three ...