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Off the wire: Build a usable security plan

2007-12-28 00:09:06 by Editor in Help Net Security - News
 
While there is nothing wrong with information security departments that like to use an ounce--or even a pound--of prevention, what if they dont have an ounce of cure
 
Tags: information security departments, ounce, cure, wrong, pound, prevention
 
 
 
 
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Hunting Down Spyware and Adware

2007-08-01 19:28:00 by jack in adware and spyware
 
...ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure, as they say. You need to be cautious on the websites that you browse. Do understand that most of the spyware programs attach themselves to various advertisements that contain adult contents. The various porn sites in the internet are a cesspool of spyware, adware, malware and viruses If you...
 
Tags: spyware, spyware programs attach, spyware programs, infections, remove spyware infections, spyware software, quarantine spyware utilities, anti-spyware scanners, adware
 
 
 
 
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Why is there a need for a download adware spyware removal?

2007-08-01 19:27:00 by jack in adware and spyware
 
...ounce that the information technology department can do they are instructed to do so. The system starts off clean with passwords needed to be able to open and use the personal computer so that not just anyone can access it What follows then are that the programs essential to the business and the owner are uploaded and these said programs are...
 
Tags: adware, adware spyware removal, spyware, programs, programs essential, bogus programs, office duties, office, system
 
 
 
 
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Combating Computer

2007-08-01 19:16:00 by jack in adware and spyware
 
...ounce of prevention being worth more than a pound of cure applies in this situation. Be sure to install a reliable and secure adware and spyware cleaner in your system to remove existing security and privacy risks as well as preventing future hassle
 
Tags: personal computer system, system, computer, spyware, anti spyware program, spyware creators, spyware cleaners, computer system, adware
 
 
 
 
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Crude oil and gold at all time highs, US manufacturing at 5 year low, feel like buying some security?

2008-03-03 11:11:29 by HASH0x8b2f8e0 in StillSecure, After All These Years
 
...ounce, crude oil at another high of $103.5 , while the dollar tumbled and US manufacturing hit a 5 year low. Just not a pretty picture. My thoughts begin to wander to what effect our economy is going to have to have on the IT industry and security in particular. I have seen pundits on both sides of this question. Some say that in tough times...
 
Tags: security, security budgets, time, bad times, times, budgets, bigger hit, hit, tough times business
 
 
 
 
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PayPal E-mail authentication

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2008-02-22 06:33:00 by Mike Rothman in Security Mike's Blog
...ounce of awareness is worth a couple of pounds of protection. Your own knowledge is far and away your best defense
 
Tags: paypal, security, security methods, security capabilities, account information, account, carry, signature, digital signature
 
 
 
 
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Stolen account firm laptop contained personal information

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2008-04-28 09:50:55 by Evan Francen in The Breach Blog
...ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"? Wise advise, maybe she could have been a good information security professional MacAdam noted her firm has never experienced a data breach in the past and is still not aware if one has occurred Evan] The firm is "still not aware is one has occurred" (meaning a breach)? Oh yes, it has occurred!...
 
Tags: information, clients personal information, clients, personal information, specific information, store confidential information, client information, confidential information, personal information inside
 
 
 
 
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Password Expiration: Like Margarine and Water?

2008-05-27 00:00:00 by Dr. Ari Juels in Speaking of Security, the RSA Blog and Podcast
 
...ounce glasses of water a day for overall good health. Everyone knows the advice. But no one seems to know where the 8x8 rule comes from or if it is good or bad. So what pieces of conventional wisdom in computer security are like margarine and the 8x8 water doctrine? I'd hold forth password expiration as a prime candidate
 
Tags: water, margarine, password expiration, 8x8 water doctrine, cardiovascular health, advice, substitute margarine, similar dogma applies, health
 
 
 
 
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Poor security quality in software. Someone is watching over me.

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2008-07-30 14:51:49 by Chris Wysopal in Zero in a bit
...Ounce, Fortify, and Veracode are beginning to give software buyers an automated method of evaluating assurance levels of software. While not complete in and of themselves, these solutions are, as I stated, sparks that can help us progress down paths that were once not easily open to us As for the larger issue of cyber security, which software...
 
Tags: software, approach insecure software, insecure software, repeatable software security, secure online environment, environment, secure, secure software, software assurance
 
 
 
 
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Poor Security Quality In Software; Someone Is Watching Over Me

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2008-07-30 14:51:49 by Chris Wysopal in Zero in a bit