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How do you protect your phone and your data?

Given the risks we run in not securing our phones, you’d be forgiven for thinking it must be a task requiring a doctorate in computer science. In reality, however, …

Practical steps to minimize data privacy threats

Google comes across 9,500 new malicious websites each day and responds by sending notifications to webmasters. Nevertheless, these websites are just one of the many dangers …

Privacy tips for social networking, apps and geolocation

Many people confuse data privacy and data security. While there are similarities, privacy and security are not the same thing. Data security focuses on the confidentiality, …

How taxpayers can protect themselves against identity theft

ThreatMetrix has identified the top precautions taxpayers should take when e-filing to protect their returns against cybercriminals. According to Forbes, more than 80 percent …

How to avoid Facebook scams and limit the damage they make

Last week I wrote about the most common Facebook scams, the reasons why they are perpetually so successful, and what the scammers who set them up are after. Today I will …

Top five hurdles to security and compliance in industrial control systems

For many decades, Industrial Control Systems (ICS) have been the operational systems relied upon to safely and reliably deliver the essentials of daily life. Sometimes …

Video: Practical exploitation of embedded systems

This video from Hack in The Box conference is an in-depth exploration of the reverse engineering and exploitation of embedded systems. It covers hardware by showing how to …

How to spot APT attacks

With the proliferation of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), it’s paramount for those who are charged with defending the systems and networks of likely targets to know …

Investigating clever scamming techniques and their evolution

Christopher Boyd is a Senior Threat Researcher for GFI Software. Chris has been credited for finding the first instance of a rogue Web browser installing without permission, …

Facebook scams and why users fall for them

The two main reasons why scammers are grateful for Facebook’s existence are the fact that they can easily access a great number of people in a short period of time, and …

Mac Kung Fu, 2nd Edition: Tips, Tricks, Hints, and Hacks

Get over 400 quick and easy tips, tricks, hints and hacks in Mac Kung Fu, Second Edition. Exploit secret settings and hidden apps, push built-in tools to the limit, radically …

Data security tips for healthcare organizations

It’s that time of year when everyone wants to be healthier. Eat better. Lose weight. Manage stress. Save money. These rank as peoples’ top New Year’s …

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