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Password Management

26 November 2010

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Source: Linux Magazine - Posted by Anthony Pell
While I was writing this article, I ran across a great phrase so perfect for this month’s topic that I have to share it with you: “password fatigue” [1]. Because we all have multiple accounts with different usernames, passwords, security questions, PIN numbers, and whatnot, we end up with way too many passwords.
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Android Kernel Security Above Average, Below Linux

03 November 2010

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Source: Information Week - Posted by Alex
Android devices may be viewed with more suspicion than rival smartphones because the more relaxed policing of Android Market apps suggests greater potential risk. But the openness of Android code turns out to be a benefit rather than a liability, at least from a security standpoint.
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Google to enable remote security control for Android 2.2 devices

01 November 2010

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Source: ZDNet Blogs - Posted by Alex
I have heard from lots of people that they are concerned about security on their Android devices, but it looks like Google is taking this concern seriously and will soon be offering a method for IT managers to have some control over Android devices in the workplace.
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4 password managers offer security anytime, anywhere

18 October 2010

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Source: Computer World - Posted by Anthony Pell
Using a password manager application to automatically log into Web sites -- and to secure and manage all of your user IDs and passwords -- is a great help in organizing your digital life. But most password managers simply save your data in an encrypted file and then leave it stranded on one computer.
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Clam or Klam? Either Way, It's Easy Linux Protection

10 September 2010

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Source: Tech News World - Posted by Anthony Pell
Though you're probably less likely to find yourself riddled with malware if you're running Linux rather than Windows, that doesn't mean security software should be ignored entirely. ClamTK -- or KlamAV, depending on which environment you use -- gives your Linux PC an antimalware guard dog that goes beyond the old "security by obscurity" strategy.
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