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DoD Testing Fingerprint Authentication for PC Access
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Launch of New Anti-Spyware Resource
PestControl, a PC security company, today launched the Center for Pest Research, offering consumers a range of resources to assist in the effort to combat spyware. The site offers updated spyware analysis, whitepapers, how-to guides to identify, locate and eliminate “pests,” and an searchable Alphabetical Index to 21,109 Pest Descriptions.” Continue Reading
Useful Info On Password Security
This AP article provides practical advise on how to formulate and secure the passwords which are increasingly necessary to access network applications and websites, whether at work, for consumer transactions or general enlightenment. Continue Reading
Survey Indicates Widespread Rate of Spyware Infection At Office
From Websense’s fifth annual Web@Work survey, April 26: “92 Percent of Organizations with at Least 100 Employees Have Been Contaminated With Spyware, Yet Only Six Percent of Employees Believe They Have Been Infected.” In related news, see A Web of Electronic Denial Continue Reading
U. Maryland Launches New Site on Info Policy Issues
“The Center for Information Policy (CIP), University of Maryland, is a multidisciplinary research center that analyzes and provides solutions to current policy issues relating to the convergence of information and technology…Privacy, intellectual property and information security are just a few of the areas where CIP offers independent, unbiased quality analysis, advice and proposals for action.” Continue Reading
Consortium Offers Definition of Spyware
From yesterday’s FTC Spyware Workshop, the Consumer Software Working Group Examples of Unfair, Deceptive or Devious Practices Involving Software, “endorsed by a broad coalition of software companies, Internet service providers, anti-spyware technology vendors, and consumer groups convened by the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT).” For additional resources, see CDT’s Spyware page. See also Few… Continue Reading
My Passwords for a Chocolate…
The BBC reports that the results of recent surveys of London commuters, requesting their PC login passwords in exchange for chocolate, were that a majority of respondents provided them without hesitation. Must be really good chocolate! In addition, the survey established that pet names are all too often passwords of choice, and are also willingly… Continue Reading
Searchable Directory of White Papers on Info Security Issues
“SecurityDocs.com is a directory of information security articles, white papers, and other documents that information security professionals find useful.” The site currently links to 1710 information papers in 88 categories that include Laws and Regulations, Wireless Security, Intrusion Detection, and Computer Security 101. [Hot Links] Continue Reading
Task Force Recommendations for Info Security
From the press release: “The Corporate Governance Task Force of the National Cyber Security Partnership (NCSP) today released a management framework and call to action to industry, non-profits and educational institutions, challenging them to integrate effective information security governance (ISG) programs into their corporate governance processes.” See the April 1, 2004 Task Force Report, Improving… Continue Reading
FTC and BBB Tips on Business Computer Security
A useful checklist of safety recommendations from the FTC, Better Business Bureau and the National Cyber Security Alliance focuses on issues that include password and virus protection, using firewalls and updating security patches, the risks of file sharing, the utility of encryption, and employee education. Continue Reading
Predictions That Cybercrime Will Increase in 2004
From the Washington Post, Online Financial Crime Headed From Bad to Worse. Worms, viruses and browser flaws will all continue to pose security risks for enterprise wide networks and home users alike in 2004. There are numerous web resources on these topics, and here are several to keep you current on the latest threats: Internet… Continue Reading
