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TJX's failure to secure Wi-Fi causes $1B damage

Most of the major retailers during that time were running WEP and many are STILL running some form of WEPThe news TJ Maxx data breach has rocked the the retail and banking industry and many estimate that it will cost hundreds of millions or even a billion plus dollars in...

Tags: Servers, Security, News, Networking, Mobile/Wireless, Infrastructure, Desktop

Blog posts 2007-05-07

Wireless LAN security myths that won't die

Its been two years since I wrote "The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LAN," and its probably been one of my more successful blog entries ever, with two flashes on Digg. Since that time, Ive written a free electronic book on enterprise wireless LAN security for anyone to...

Tags: LANs, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, security, wireless-LAN security, WLAN, wireless

Blog posts 2007-03-26

Sony PSP will ruin wireless LAN security in the home

Sony PSP will ruin wireless LAN security in the homeSo?Let them talk in plaintext for that matter. It's not like industrial spies are going to be bothering to crack the traffic from a games console.Same thing for my wireless at home -- I restrict the MAC addresses that can...

Tags: Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, wireless-LAN security, Sony PlayStation Portable, Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-04-29

Common concerns about wireless LAN security

I received a letter from one of my readers named Peter. Peter asks some good questions about wireless LAN security and wonders if I can answer some of his questions. Since these were all common questions that I hear all the time, I thought I would share with you my...

Tags: WEP, hacker

Blog posts 2005-03-29

Additional Resources

How to: Securing iPhone

The iPhone has vulnerabilities.  In the past, some have been very serious.  Sometimes, Apple takes a very long time to get them fixed. The security hiccups have done nothing to slow down the sales and usage of the device so it just might be a good idea...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Wired Inc., Wiki, Security, Online Communications, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-09-06

Mainstream media writes Windows obit

Mainstream media writes Windows obitMS should have never...killed off XP. Especially when such a huge segment of the market is tired of being forced fed what they do not want.This article makes a good point about users beginning to realize that as long as they can hit the web rather...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), LIKE IT, Microsoft Windows, Hewlett-Packard Co., mainstream media, Windows obit, Microsoft Windows Vista, obit, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Mainstream media writes Windows obit

Wow, a tough day for Windows. BusinessWeek reports that HP, the world's biggest PC company, is so troubled by Vista's 'tepid reception' and Apple's resurgence that it is developing its own operating system. Meanwhile a New York Times columnist writes on his blog that Windows is "already...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Mainstream Media, Microsoft Corp., Web Browser, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-09-05

Demo Facebook app creates DoS botnet

Demo Facebook app creates DoS botnetLike Facebook, MySpace Cares?Cost to much to do it the right way.They might have to hire real systems management and security staff.RE: Demo Facebook app creates DoS botnetSod the DoS - look at the cute little picture of the chick!! So cute! I WANT ONE!I...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, SECURITY, Facebook, botnet, DoS botnet, DOS

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Google Chrome vulnerabilities starting to pile up

Google Chrome vulnerabilities starting to pile upGoogle Chrome vulnerabilities starting to pile upFile this in the "No Surprise" category. The shoddy programming at Google which has been reflected on many of their applications and services should come as no surprise to anyone on Chrome. Google is trying to live...

Tags: SECURITY, Google Chrome vulnerability, Google Inc., Google Chrome, vulnerability, Chrome, programming

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Google Chrome vulnerabilities starting to pile up

[ UPDATE: See below for Google's official response to these issues ] Security vulnerabilities in the new Google Chrome browser are beginning to pile up. Following our coverage of the carpet bombing combo threat and denial-of-service crashes, several readers have sent pointers to...

Tags: Google Inc., Vulnerability, Web Browser, Google Chrome, ModSecurity, Web Browsers, Security, Internet, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-09-05

Enterprise password management really isn't a good idea

Being at a university and working for a government department allows me to understand this concept well. There are shared resources here, there and everywhere, provided by different people and providers, all open to a "certain type" of person - employees or students. By having a single sign-on SSO point...

Tags: Software, Password Management, Mozilla Firefox, Password, Single Sign-on, RoboForm Enterprise, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-09-05

Are we "done" with rich Internet applications?

Are we "done" with rich Internet applications?Rich Internet ApplicationOne issue to be considered is people like me who for security reasons, and to avoid distracting material, is to disable popups, Flash and Javascript. I run two browsers. The default which is called by email links is Safari with RIA switched...

Tags: rich Internet application

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Wireless Access: What Price Speed

Wireless Access: What Price SpeedQuick Question.....Why do people still stand for "locking-in" a 2 year contract to do anything with Verizon?No contract, free WIFI and same speed.... seem's like a no-brainer to me.RE: Wireless Access: What Price SpeedAt least here in NYC Metro area they have you coming and...

Tags: 3G, INTERNET, Wireless LANs, Fios, boro, Verizon Communications Inc., wireless access, Wi-Fi, wireless

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Demo Facebook app creates DoS botnet

Do you know what that innocent-looking Facebook app is really doing? Researchers at the Institute of Computer Science ICS have created a proof-of-concept Facebook application capable of covertly herding users of the popular social network into a powerful -- and malicious -- botnet. The...

Tags: Denial Of Service, Facebook, Application, Network, DOS, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-09-05

An open source rootkit kit

I'm not ready to throw a security guru under the bus simply because he believes that an open source process can do what the older proprietary and highly secretive processes have not, namely deliver real security. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Register, Honeypot, Rootkits, Security, Open Source, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-09-05

Weekend Gadget Guidance: Find cheap printer ink, toner refills

Weekend Gadget Guidance: Find cheap printer ink, toner refillsI simply dont print at all..Very little needs to be printed anymore. hell i am still on my 'starter' toner cartridge in my laser printer and my inkject printer is now just a glorified scanner/fax. I print to XPS (PDF if i...

Tags: Printers, printer, cheap printer, Weekend Gadget Guidance, toner

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Microsoft exec rebuts hypervisor security claims

Microsoft security strategist Steve Riley has answered claims that the company's hypervisor software could be maliciously replaced on PCs without administrators knowing. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA--Senior Microsoft security strategist Steve Riley has used the vendor's TechEd conference in Sydney to rebut claims by a Polish researcher that Microsoft's hypervisor software could...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Virtualization, Hardware, Liam Tung ZDNet Australia, rootkit, hypervisor, Joanna Rutkowska, security

News items 2008-09-05

NetSuite moves early to support Chrome

NetSuite said Friday that it will offer native support for Google's Chrome browser, which is in beta and may not be enterprise strength yet. In a statement, NetSuite said its CRM, e-commerce, accounting and OpenAir unit will support Chrome in phases with support being complete in mid-October....

Tags: NetSuite Inc., Web Browsers, Internet, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-09-05

XO sold through Amazon this year...Who cares?

XO sold through Amazon this year...Who cares?Mostly valid points Christopher, but, you should give OLPC more credit fortransforming the market. And, I would like to see more OLPC features in computers like the Dell Mini. I DO want a sunlight readable screen. I DO want a more durable laptop. I...

Tags: One Laptop Per Child project, Amazon.com Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

VMworld is bringing out the vendors

Planning for an announcement is a challenging task. Large suppliers know that just about whatever they do will be picked up by the media and presented to the world. Smaller vendors have a much more difficult time getting heard. So, picking the right place and time for an announcement is...

Tags: Supplier, Announcement, VMworld, Channel Management, Marketing, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2008-09-05