How to teenager-proof a Windows 7 PC
Once you're sure the PC is free of malware, create standard user accounts for each user and install an arsenal of free security programs and activity monitors to enhance the machine's virus resistance. Originally posted at How To
Microsoft Fixes Hotmail Bug That Allows Hackers To Take Over Accounts
Microsoft on Friday released a quick fix inside its Hotmail email platform which allowed hackers to gain easy access to any users Hotmail account via a vulnerability in the programs password reset system. Using a Firefox add-on called Tamper Data hackers were able to intercept outgoing HTTP requests following a password reset and then manipulate [...] Microsoft Fixes Hotmail Bug That Allows ...
Your Printer Could Be a Security Sore Spot
A poorly protected office printer can cause major security headaches. Here's what the threats are, and how you can combat them.
iAnywhere Announces New Version of Afaria Frontline Management and Security Solution
iAnywhere, a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. today announced the general availability of Afaria 5.4. The latest version of the companys award-winning frontline management and security solution includes greatly expanded capabilities for managing RIM BlackBerry devices.
Cryptic discovers user account breach over a year after it happened
Newsbrief: Star Trek Online developer Cryptic Studios has revealed that one of its user databases was breached and user details accessed by an unauthorized party nearly a year and a half ago. The studio only just found evidence of the breach recently, which happened in December 2010, due to "increased security analysis." Details that were potentially accessed include user account names, handles ...
