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OpenBSD 4.7 released

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 …

60% of Facebook users consider leaving over privacy

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 …

Secure, high-performance NAS servers from Synology

Synology launched DiskStation DS110+ and DS210+, high-performance and secure 1-bay and 2-bay NAS servers. Web Station allows the hosting of up to 30 websites on a single …

Attackers use final Lost episode to spread rogueware

PandaLabs detected the proliferation in search engines of numerous Web pages distributing the MySecurityEngine fake anti-virus. The “bait’ used in this case has …

Metasploit Framework 3.4.0 released

The Metasploit Framework is a development platform for creating security tools and exploits. The framework is used by network security professionals to perform penetration …

Sourcefire introduces their SSL Appliance

Sourcefire announced its new SSL Appliance which enables the Sourcefire intrusion prevention system (IPS) to inspect SSL-secured traffic – blocking malicious traffic …

RSA fights man-in-the-browser attacks

RSA Man-in-the-Browser Solutions is a portfolio of anti-fraud services designed to provide defense against theft of online information. It includes newly enhanced transaction …

Combat the malvertising threat

Malicious advertising, also referred to as “malvertising,” is a relatively new attack vector for cyber criminals that is quickly on the rise. With malvertising, …

Entrust SPOC ePassport released

Entrust released the Entrust SPOC ePassport solution. An important protocol developed by the European Union and the Brussels Interoperability Group (BIG), SPOC serves as the …

Malware and spam trends continue to grow

A new McAfee report uncovered that a USB worm has taken the No. 1 spot for top malware worldwide. Spam trends show that email subjects vary greatly from country to country …

Web browsers leave ‘fingerprints’ as you surf

An overwhelming majority of web browsers have unique signatures – creating identifiable “fingerprints” that could be used to track you as you surf the …

Cryptmount: Create and manage secure filing systems on Linux

Cryptmount is a utility for GNU/Linux operating systems which allows an ordinary user to mount an encrypted filing system without requiring superuser privileges. It is aimed …

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