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Ethical hacking: the next generation security specialists

Ethical hacking: the next generation security specialistsRE: Ethical hacking: the next generation security specialistshacking is hacking. There is no ethical hacking. If some one is terrorists for you its the same form their point of you. You can not do bad things becuse they are doing it.I would agree ....

Tags: generation security specialist, Ethical Hacking, hacking

Discussion threads 2009-01-22

School teaches 'ethical hacking'

School teaches 'ethical hacking'This is long term great newsThe more this information can become mainstream, the more likely it is that programmers, vendors, etc. will take it seriously and deal with it. Marcus Ranum I'm sure will hate it, and he's right in the fact that short-term it will...

Tags: ethical Hacking, hacking

Discussion threads 2004-06-30

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East Anglia: some new angles, but no arrests for hacking

Investigation..."If the Republicans regain control of the Senate any time soon, you can expect a full-blown Inhofe-fuelled investigation."Horrors! Imagine that, someone actually wants to INVESTIGATE to see if the "science" of global warming holds water pardon the pun? You mean people actually want to KNOW if these drastic changes to...

Tags: Blogging, NETWORKING, SECURITY, Junkscience, East Anglia, e-mail, hacking

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

East Anglia: Chapter 3

Of course we are"The global warming skeptics are perfectly happy to overlook the illegality of the hacking and theft of private emails, according to this blogger."Sure, how else would this information have been made public. Many of the emails highlight to obfuscation of information, others point to the planning to...

Tags: Litigation, fraud

Discussion threads 2009-11-22

Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploit

Ummm interesting....so just block 139 and 445...445? great that port aggain.Is SMB blocked to/from internet by th firewall by default?RE: Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploitPorts 139 and 445 are blocked by default for Internet access by Windows firewall in Windows 7 and any commerical hardware firewall. They are enabled...

Tags: Firewalls, SMB/SME, SMB protocol, Microsoft Windows 7, firewall, Windows 7 exploit, Microsoft Windows, small and medium business, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

The Terminator scenario: Perhaps not so fictional after all

The Terminator scenario: Perhaps not so fictional after allTerminator Scenario unlikely but misuse is a definite.I don't buy into the Terminator scenario very much. The idea of robots rising up in a coordinated effort is incredibly unrealistic at this point. Though I will admit its possible it is unlikely.What I...

Tags: Robots, robot, Terminator

Discussion threads 2009-02-20

The Terminator scenario: Perhaps not so fictional after all

Sometime in the future--Military robots have joined forces and are targeting humans using Google Latitude. Tribes of robots have banded together in various metropolitan areas. Early reports indicate a programming malfunction.   Sounds like Terminator doesn't it? It could be real life some day if we don't...

Tags: Programming, Robots, Emerging Technologies, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-02-20

News to know: Microsoft's layoffs, Google's profits, Win7 netbooks, White House tech

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Microsoft: 'We are not immune' to economy; Cuts 5,000 jobs; Earnings fall short Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft...

Tags: Google Inc., Layoff, Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows 7, White House, Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft Corp., Sam Diaz, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-01-23

Ethical hacking: the next generation security specialists

I've written before about the two halves of the student-hacking area; the positive learning background behind ethical hacking, and the side where black hat hackers attack websites in attempt to gain exposure and cause damage. by Zack Whittaker

Tags: Computer Security, Student, Insurance, Computer, Zack Whittaker, Hacking, Security

Blog posts 2009-01-22

Friday talking point: A question of hacking ethics

Friday talking point: A question of hacking ethicsWow. Difficult either wayI've seen stories but cannot find them that Yahoo! and other email providers wouldn't people the access to people's email and whatnot after they had died soldiers included, so there is a precendent for that.However, given the fact that someone...

Tags: hacking

Discussion threads 2008-10-31

New security venture for mid-market application users

Good time for a new offering: When Wipro met Fortify Wipro (one of the world’s largest outsourcers) and Fortify a major software security vendor are announcing today their plans to offer a new joint outsourcing solution. This solution combines Fortify’s software security tools with Wipro’s outsourcing...

Tags: Software, Security Professional, Security, Brian Sommer

Blog posts 2008-10-27

Should colleges really teach hacking?

Should colleges really teach hacking?Bartending SchoolIn the mid-70's I took one of those vocational courses you see advertised on late-night TV: "Learn to be a Bartender in One Week". Although I never used it (I went at night, which takes 2 weeks and over the weekend I got my...

Tags: Food & Beverage, SECURITY, Cyberthreats, Tools & Techniques, beverage, hacking, chemistry

Discussion threads 2008-08-05

Ethical Hacking and Risk Assessments

Protecting your business's computer network is one of the most important moves you can make. In this on-demand seminar you'll learn how hackers access networks and what common methods are available to find weak security areas and combat these breaches.

Tags: Cloud Computing, Global Knowledge, Hacking, Networking, On-demand, Risk Assessment, Security

Webcasts 2008-07-01

PC Industry Episode II: Attack of the Mac Clones

As I am sure like many of you, I watched the entire Psystar imbroglio unfold last week, snickering under my breath with unabated amusement while I imagined the collective blood pressures of Apple executives boil to a protective fever, with armies of attorneys ready to stream out in phalanx attack...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, PC, Apple Inc., Attack, Desktops, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-04-21

NSA coordinates cyberattack response

NSA coordinates cyberattack responseThe NSA bungled the intel on Iraq...and historically have been a lot less than accurate. What makes anyone think they will do a better job trying to police the entire internet?Set aside their incompetence, and you still have a worldwide spying organization with no regard for...

Tags: Hacking, Vertical industries, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Washington Post Co., NSA, cyberattack response, cyberattack, monitoring, government, Internet

Discussion threads 2008-01-28

Certified Ethical Hacker

View Available Dates and LocationsIf you have always wondered how attackers break into corporate networks, are considering moving into IT security, or recently have been tasked with leading or participating in a security assessment, then this course is for you. In our exclusive course with content developed...

Tags: Schaumburg, Washington, Vulnerability, Hacker, Global Knowledge, Security, Hacking

Training 2008-01-01

Is it ethical to turn on wireless security for an open access point?

Is it ethical to turn on wireless security for an open access point?Really?Ethical and legal are two completely different distinctions...no one is mincing words.If you don't think so, you are just plain wrong.its ppl like youthat just dont want a trend like this to catch on...so you can download all...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Is it Ethical, open access point, wireless security, wireless, access point, IS IT

Discussion threads 2007-11-19

Hacker finds 492,000 unprotected Oracle, SQL database servers

Hacker finds 492,000 unprotected Oracle, SQL database serversAnd yet...People shake together databases and other stuff all the time because [i]"it is so easy to do, and the wizards are so helpful."[/i] Welcome to the world of [i]"it's so easy an American can do it."[/i]Now I will run for cover :PI...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Servers, Web browsers, administrative privilege, server, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Corp., database server

Discussion threads 2007-11-14

Here's that much-anticipated, feared and mocked iPhone 1.11 firmware upgrade

Here's that much-anticipated, feared and mocked iPhone 1.11 firmware upgradeI will not shut up!You know what? This reminds me of Roe v. Wade. The verdict depends on which side you are on. I believe we agreed at least the majority of us that it is a good idea to make...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Apple iPhone, phone, firmware

Discussion threads 2007-09-27

German security shop challenges anti-hacker laws

German security shop challenges anti-hacker lawsHacking is now about making money; It is no longer about MicrosoftA few years ago, hacking was about making Microsoft products look bad. Today it is about real money. Once a computer is hacked, data harvesting can begin and data can be sold to companies...

Tags: Financial services, SECURITY, GERMAN SECURITY, hacking

Discussion threads 2007-09-27