|
We have thousands of posts on a wide variety of open source and security topics, conveniently organized for searching or just browsing.
|
|
|
Source: Sean Moshir - Posted by Benjamin D. Thomas
|
|
In this interview, Sean Moshir, PatchLink Chief Executive Officer discusses security patching, vulnerability and compliancy management for wireless phones and PDA devices and talks about the current state and future of wireless security in the enterprise. |
|
|
Source: flexbeta.net - Posted by Pax Dickinson
|
|
The main purpose of our paper is to describe the various forms of wireless data transmission and to address the security concerns in each. The major form of wireless data transmission that we will be covering will be Wi-Fi. We will discuss security concerns, how to protect yourself, the future of Wi-Fi, and what it is used for in today’s world.
|
|
|
Source: SearchSecurity - Posted by Pax Dickinson
|
|
At last year's USENIX Security Symposium, Marcus Ranum was minding his own business -- checking his e-mail, updating his Web site, etc. -- when another conference attendee sent him an e-mail. In the text: Ranum's password. Ranum, known for his work in intrusion detection, later angrily confronted the sender at the conference about invading his privacy. Bill Cheswick, a well-known security expert who sent the offensive message, later chalked up his actions as just "a friendly nudge."
|
|
|
Source: LightReading.com - Posted by Pax Dickinson
|
|
Lock down your wireless network -- that’s the message coming loud and clear now that the DefCon hacker convention has rolled through Las Vegas.
Jesse Krembs, president of The Hacker Foundation, who spoke at the show, warned that wireless is the weak under-belly of many businesses. “I think that the main thing that people will be looking at is more wireless hacking,� he says.
|
|
|
Source: IT Week - Posted by Pax Dickinson
|
|
Companies are leaving their wireless networks exposed to hackers because of widespread failure to understand or implement 802.11x security systems, a survey has claimed.
|
|
|
Source: Network Magazine - Posted by Benjamin D. Thomas
|
|
Malicious insiders represent today's toughest challenge for security architects. Traditional database security tools such as encryption and access controls are rendered useless by a trusted employee who has--or can easily obtain--the right credentials. In addition, more users in the enterprise are getting database access, including DBAs, application developers, software engineers, and even marketing, HR, and customer support representatives. And whether spurred by revenge or tempted by easy money, insiders can sell their booty on a bustling information black market. |
|
|
Source: BBC News - Posted by Pax Dickinson
|
|
A recent court case, which saw a West London man fined £500 and sentenced to 12 months' conditional discharge for hijacking a wireless broadband connection, has repercussions for almost every user of wi-fi networks.
|
|
|
Source: SearchSecurity - Posted by Pax Dickinson
|
|
What with country singer Lee Greenwood's recorded rendition of patriot songs like "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah" and "God Bless America" playing over the sound system at 8:30 a.m. in the Commerce Department auditorium in Washington, D.C., one could have been excused for thinking the July 20 conference: "Pharmers and Spimmers, Hackers and Bluejackers: Combating Wireless Security Threats" was taking place during a national emergency. Far from it.
|
|
|
Source: The I-Kew - Posted by Pax Dickinson
|
|
The basic facts are that Benjamin Smith III used someone else's WiFi network. The facts aren't in dispute; Smith parked his vehicle outside the home of Richard Dinon, logged onto the network, and did some surfing.
"Surprise! Stealing is illegal!" bellowed Larry Seltzer in his ZD security blog.
|
|
|
Source: CNET News - Posted by Pax Dickinson
|
|
The recent arrest of a Florida man on charges of unauthorized use of a wireless network could set legal ground rules for open Wi-Fi access.
A man sitting in a Chevy Blazer in a residential neighborhood reportedly was poking around nearby wireless networks in violation of computer crime laws, according to local police.
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 19 20 21 Next > End >>
|
| Results 181 - 190 of 229 |
