Companies make little headway in securing data
The Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) released its database security study, “IOUG Data Security 2009: Budget Pressures Lead to Increased Risks”. The study …
Experts teach cyber safety to school kids
(ISC)2 launched its Safe and Secure Online volunteer program in the U.S., offering cyber security professionals from business and government to teach cyber safety in …
The future of malware detection?
All of us who follow the security aspect of the IT industry daily have noticed the alarming trend of malware getting developed and changed at a pace that is almost impossible …
Red Hat addresses Supreme Court on software patents
Red Hat has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court. In the brief, Red Hat explains the practical problems of software patents to software developers. The …
Unlimited storage online backup service from McAfee
McAfee Online Backup is a new secure online service for consumers that stores and encrypts digital assets. It is a completely automated service that offers unlimited storage …
Ubuntu 9.10 beta released
The Ubuntu team announced the beta release of Ubuntu 9.10 Desktop and Server editions, and the Ubuntu Netbook Remix codenamed “Karmic Koala.” Ubuntu 9.10 Desktop …
Micello starts where Google maps stop
Want to know which way to go when you find yourself looking for a specific room in a college campus or a particular shop in a mall? Yes, I know – you could just ask …
Department of Homeland Security in search of 1,000 cyber security experts
Apparently, the Department of Homeland Security will be starting filling up a lot of empty positions very soon. Janet Napolitano, the Department’s Secretary, made it …
Open source privacy enhancer BleachBit 0.6.5 released
BleachBit frees disk space, removes hidden junk, and guards your privacy. Erase cache, delete cookies, clear Internet history, remove unused localizations, shred logs, and …
Video: Tools for exploiting Web applications
In the video below, the authors of the Samurai Web Testing Framework talk about injectable exploits which focus on the exploitation of major web flaws during penetration …
VeriSign’s strong authentication now available on new devices
VeriSign’s latest release of VIP Access for Mobile is now available for Apple iPod touch, additional BlackBerry smartphones, and devices running the Windows Mobile …
New book: “The Art of Community”
Online communities offer a wide range of opportunities today, whether you’re supporting a cause, marketing a product or service, or developing open source software. The …
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