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Sophos is warning Facebook users to be on their guard, after an attack this weekend designed to infect computers with adware.  Hundreds of thousands of Facebook users are …

Google just rolled out SSL encryption to Google Search. The option is currently in beta, therefore the users aren’t automatically transferred to https. Over the years, …

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles and interviews: Google encrypts Google Search Following the unintended collection of …

Ongoing changes to network and security device configuration are unavoidable and necessary for business. But they are also risky. They can have unexpected consequences – …

iptables is the userspace command line program used to configure the Linux 2.4.x and 2.6.x IPv4 packet filtering ruleset. It is targeted towards system administrators. The …

You need to know how to defend yourself. Designing security into an application is a little like getting insurance. You know you really need it, you probably keep putting it …

As a boy I loved Lego. I’d use the red and green and white bricks that in those days came in just a few shapes, to construct houses, ships, cars and stairways that lead …

An e-mail with the subject “See Office 2010 Beta in action” uses an alleged Office 2010 Beta version used as bait. This enticing title accompanies a message which …

ByteDefender is a rogue security application. In order to remove it, find out what files and registry entries to look for below. Known system changes: Files …

Symantec has signed a definitive agreement to acquire VeriSign’s identity and authentication business, which includes the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate …

OpenBSD 4.7 is here. To get the files for this release either order a CDROM or check out one of the FTP page for a list of mirrors. OpenBGPD, OpenOSPFD and other routing …

Will changes to Facebook’s privacy settings be enough to address user concerns? A poll of 1588 Facebook users conducted by Sophos has revealed the extent of member …