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computer hacking Forensic Investigator: View Available Dates and LocationsIdeally suited for intermediate-level students who want a high-level understanding of the concepts of Forensic Investigation, this course is taught in an open-ended, experimental atmosphere where you will have the opportunity to work with fellow students and the instructor to gain an appreciation for this exciting...; Tags: Computer Hacking, Forensics, Computer, Productivity, E-mail, Linux, Online Communications, Operating Systems, Software; Training 2008-01-01
The Economics of computer hacking: This paper considers various classes of computer hackers, with a special emphasis on fame-driven versus profit-driven hackers. The authors use simple economic analysis to examine how each of these hacking "Markets" work. The resulting framework is employed to evaluate current U.S. policy aimed at reducing the threat of computer hacking...; Tags: Computer Hacking, West Virginia University, Computer, Hacking, Productivity, Security; White papers 2006-01-16
Hacking Offences: This paper describes how computer hacking crimes are defined in Australia. The term 'hacker' has multiple meanings and variously describes a person who explores programmable systems, who is obsessive about programming, who is able to program quickly, or is an expert in a particular program. More generally, it refers to...; Tags: Computer Hacking, Hacking, Productivity, Security; White papers 2005-01-13
The Basics of Protecting Against computer hacking: You can manage what you know about; it's what you know about that creeps up and stabs you. For the IT manager, computer hacking is one such sword of Damocles for which sensible preventive and detective measures have become essential. And in common with other disasters in waiting, infiltration should...; Tags: Computer Hacking, Computer, Hacking, Productivity, Security; White papers 2004-01-29
computer hacking and Liability Issues: When Does Liability Attach?: Both federal and state statutes impose criminal liability on hackers for computer crimes, as well as provide civil liability for violations of the statue. But often hackers are difficult to find, are judgment-proof, or both. As victims of hackers look for deep pockets from which to recover damages, they will...; Tags: Liability, Computer Hacking, Hacker, Computer, Hacking, Productivity, Security; White papers 2003-06-03

The Fundamentals of computer hacking: There are three essential steps that a hacker, have to perform to get a good picture of an organization's layout. The steps are Foot printing, scanning and Enumeration. Foot printing is the ability to obtain essential information about an organization. This information includes the technologies that are being used such...; Tags: Computer Hacking, Computer, SANS Institute, Foot Printing, Hacking, Remote Access, Internet, Document Management, Security, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting; White papers 2000-12-03

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Microsoft plugs Office leaks; Delivers 4 critical patches: Microsoft on Tuesday delivered four critical patches for vulnerabilities Office and Windows XP. There were six patches delivered. Here's a look by the CVE: CVE-2008-1091: Microsoft patched an object parsing vulnerability in Microsoft Word. Affected software includes Office 2000, 2003 and 2007. Microsoft explains:...; Tags: Microsoft Word, Attacker, Microsoft Office, Vulnerability, Patch Management, Microsoft Corp., Zero Day Initiative, Security, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Gates emphasizes PC-phone connectivity in Windows 7: Improved collaboration and connectivity between Windows PCs and cell phones is going to get a major shot in the arm with Windows 7, according to Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates. During a speech for members of the Windows Digital Lifestyle Consortium in Tokyo last week, Gates referred...; Tags: Phone, Microsoft Windows 7, Mobile, PC, Cell Phone, Bill Gates, Gate, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-13
A U.S military botnet in the works: Make botnets, not war? In April, last year, I asked the question "Why establish an offensive cyber warfare doctrine when you can simple install a type of Lycos Spam Fighting screensaver on every military and government computer and have it periodically update its hit lists?" A year...; Tags: Distributed Denial Of Service, Military, Attack, U.S, Security, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Still ranting about interfaces: My argument, yesterday, that how an application is to be used is more determinative of the right toolset for building it than what the application does, embeds the assumption that the people we sell our software or development ideas to, either are end users or make decisions on the basis...; Tags: Corel WordPerfect, Standards, Word Processors, Quality, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Software, Business Operations, Office Suites, Paul Murphy; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Apani and Cross-Platform Server Isolation: A while ago, I spoke with the folks of Apani about security in virtualized environments. Although this isn't a topic that is getting as much media attention as virtual machine software, virtual access software or virtual application environment software, it is a very important topic. Security risks still exist even...; Tags: Software, Environment, Apani, EpiForce, Server Virtualization, Servers, Security, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Is it RIP for my aged Apple laptop?: OK. I may just have found a very relevant reason to go out and buy a new computer: I think I have officially killed my four-year-old Apple notebook. And, yes, I will lose data if I can't recover the hard drive. And, yes, I am traveling as this discovery is...; Tags: Thin Client, Apple Inc., Laptop Computer, IGEL, Thin Clients, Hardware, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-05-12
MobileTechRoundup show #133, REDFLY and Nokia N82 arrive, IdeaPad U110 is rocking: Listen here (MP3, 32.1 MB, 35:00 minutes) Subscribe to the show with this link (RSS) James, Kevin, and I were up early Saturday morning to record MobileTechRoundup show #133 and as you may be able to...; Tags: MobileTechRoundup, Nokia Corp., James, Podcasts, Internet, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Powerset shows semantic search solution: Beating the rush of press releases likely to flood inboxes during next week's Semantic Technology Conference, Powerset today announced the public availability of a service that adds a whole new dimension to searching for information from Wikipedia. Whilst much of the functionality unveiled today has been visible...; Tags: Natural Language Processing, Team, Xerox PARC, Wikipedia, Powerset, Wiki, Online Communications, Paul Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Lalim Windows Mail Password Recovery (zip): Lalim Windows Mail Password Recovery is a password recovery tool for Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Windows Mail, which comes in very handy if you forgot, lost, or misplaced your password. Although the password is constantly stored in your computer, the operating system doesn't allow you to watch it. If...; Tags: Password, Recovery, Lalim Software, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-12
CopyTrans (300): CopyTrans allows to backup - copy - transfer your iPod Music to your PC. Ideal after a hard drive crash or viruses, before sending your iPod for repair or simply to move your iPod Music to a new computer. Features include: backup all song types (MP3/AAC/WAV/AIF), backup directly to iTunes...; Tags: Apple iPod, Apple iTunes, WindSolutions, CopyTrans, Backups, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2008-05-12
Lalim Email Password Recovery (zip): Lalim Email Password Recovery is a password recovery tool for Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Winmail, which comes in very handy if you forgot, lost, or misplaced your password. Although the password is constantly stored in your computer, the operating system doesn't allow you to watch it. if you forget...; Tags: Password, Recovery, E-mail, Lalim Software, Lalim Email Password Recovery; Software downloads 2008-05-12
To Catch a Thief: To catch a thief ... the high-tech way. Somone broke into Kait Dupalga's apartment and stole TVs, iPods, a set of car rims – and Kate's Mac laptop. The big break in the case came when a friend of Kate's sent her a text message congratulating...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Mr., Friend, Photograph, Computer, Productivity, Desktops, Hardware, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-05-11
Is the time right for iPhones in Ed Tech?: A growing number of kids in our school have iPhones, or at least iPod touch models. They're everywhere at WPI, where I'm finishing up my masters. Most students aren't using them for much in the way of academics, but as I increasingly use my own phone (a mere...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Phone, Google Docs, Smart Phones, Free Trade, Construction, Telecom & Utilities, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Finance, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-05-11
A sailing robot to cross the Atlantic: The Times of London reports that seven robotic craft will compete in a race across the Atlantic Ocean in October 2008. One of them, 'Pinta the robot sailing boat,' has been designed at Aberystwyth University, Wales, UK. Pinta is expected to sail for three months at a maximum speed of...; Tags: Pinta, Robots, Emerging Technologies, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-11