Archive for April, 2010

Do I have enough computer security on my PC? How about some free security programs?

I have a laptop using Windows XP2 which I use regularly at random networks from a fraternity house, in college classes, to my home. Needless to say, I am not sure how secure the networks are: These programs run at system start up: Total Security: Paid Norton Security Center AntiVirus: Free AVG AntiVirus Firewall: Free [...]


McAfee rev rises, but net falls on charges – BusinessWeek

… income fell 30 percent from last year as the company absorbed bigger charges for restructuring and accounting for employee stock compensation and income taxes. The computer-security software maker said … Dave DeWalt, McAfee’s chief executive …


Researchers spy on BitTorrent users in real-time (Dan Goodin/The Register)

Dan Goodin / The Register:Researchers spy on BitTorrent users in real-time  —  User uploads and downloads revealed  —  Researchers have devised a way to monitor BitTorrent users over long stretches of time, a feat that allows them to map the internet addresses of individuals and track the content they are sending and receiving.


How to Audit Edp Contingency Planning and Recovery Provisions

How to Audit Edp Contingency Planning and Recovery Provisions


ISSX : Initiating Coverage with a Hold

ISSX : Initiating Coverage with a Hold


Personal internet security: 5th report of session 2006-07

Personal internet security: 5th report of session 2006-07


Where can I learn about computer security?

I’m currently working on my associates degree in computer science, and I’m starting to get interested in security. I wouldn’t call myself knowledgeable about programming, so something that takes that into consideration would be best. Also I’m considering joining the Air Force’s Cybercommand, or the FBI, any thoughts on that would be great too.


Local computer security expert investigates police practices – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Eric Rachner sits in the back of a police car the night he was arrested for obstructing an officer. This image is taken from video footage recorded by a camera inside the vehicle — footage that Seattle police long maintained had been erased. A …


Linux on the console?  Sony sued for removing PS3 support (Nate Anderson/Ars Technica)

Nate Anderson / Ars Technica:Linux on the console?  Sony sued for removing PS3 support  —  Sony Computer Entertainment America has just been hit with a class action lawsuit in California over the company’s recent decision to remove PlayStation 3 support for the Linux operating system in a firmware update.


22nd Annual Computer Security Applications Conference

22nd Annual Computer Security Applications Conference