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From The Top: Naperville CEO takes computer security to next level – Chicago Sun-Times

SecureTech — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:37:47 +0000

One Naperville businessman could fit nicely into an espionage film that involved computer hacking, identity theft and secret formulas. He’d probably play the part of the faceless hero, sitting on the sidelines and saving the world. Charlie Schneider … “computer security” – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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Android security from the ground up – Help Net Security

SecureTech — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:42:12 +0000

Help Net Security Android security from the ground upHelp Net SecurityDon't get me wrong, that sort of functionality is really cool, but Android security just isn't ready for the security needs of the functionality that's available. What advice would you give to Android developers when it comes to security?and more » “android security” – Google News [...]

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Chained Exploits: Advanced Hacking Attacks from Start to Finish

SecureTech — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:34:57 +0000

The complete guide to today’s hard-to-defend chained attacks: performing them and preventing them Nowadays, it’s rare for malicious hackers to rely on just one exploit or tool; instead, they use “chained” exploits that integrate multiple forms of attack to achieve their goals. Chained exploits are far more complex and far more difficult to defend. [...]

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Computer security film from 1990 just as relevant today – IT World

SecureTech — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:32:06 +0000

Anyone training an end user today about computer security would be well advised to add the following video to their syllabus – sure, it’s a 1990 video from AT&T with some cheesy graphics and music, but all of the issues addressed in the video – computer … “computer security” – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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Computer security film from 1990 just as relevant today – ITworld.com

SecureTech — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:30:59 +0000

Computer security film from 1990 just as relevant todayITworld.comBy Keith Shaw Add a new comment February 15, 2012, 12:02 PM — Anyone training an end user today about computer security would be well advised to add the following video to their syllabus – sure, it's a 1990 video from AT&T with some cheesy graphics …and [...]

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Android Security Threat From ‘Reverse Smudge Engineering’ – Wall Street Journal (blog)

SecureTech — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:40:48 +0000

Android Security Threat From 'Reverse Smudge Engineering'Wall Street Journal (blog)For that reason, I recommend pattern-swipers head over to Android's security settings and uncheck the default “make pattern visible” option. Bray recommends people stop swiping altogether and concludes that the numeric code option is the best for him: …A smudgy screen can foil your Android securityGMA [...]

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China’s Qihoo 360 Says Its Mobile Apps Removed From Apple Store – Businessweek

SecureTech — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:32:40 +0000

Feb. 7 (Bloomberg) — Qihoo 360 Technology Co., a Chinese developer of computer security software, said it’s seeking information from Apple Inc. after its products were removed from the U.S. company’s online store for wireless applications. “computer security” – Bing News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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FBI Director Says Cyberthreat Will Surpass Threat From Terrorists – ABC News (blog)

SecureTech — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:29:54 +0000

FBI Director Says Cyberthreat Will Surpass Threat From TerroristsABC News (blog)Last week the computer security firm Symantec released a report on a Trojan horse program dubbed “Sykipot,” which researchers say was traced to computer servers in China and was allegedly targeting firms in the defense industry.and more » “computer security” – Google News Posted from: SpinSafe.com

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Counting from Zero

SecureTech — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:34:59 +0000

Can a security expert save the Internet from a catastrophic zero day cyber attack by a network of zombie computers, known as a botnet? At what cost? “Credible and believable, this story is told by a subject matter expert. I could not wait to find out what happened next.” - Vint Cerf, Internet pioneer “The [...]

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Android security app from Avast goes gold in just 16 days – GoMo News

SecureTech — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:40:18 +0000

GoMo News Android security app from Avast goes gold in just 16 daysGoMo NewsA security app for Android mobile phones which GoMo News has been unashamedly recommending – avast! Free Mobile Security – has been installed by over one million smartphone users in just 16 days. As Ondrej Vlcek, Avast Software's CTO put it, … [...]

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