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Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback Unless ofcourse you've downloaded and installed one of their security patches because then the EULA (End User License Agreement) you agreed to states that you agreed not to sue them in case they might infringe on your IP.
[March 8, 2005, 20:39]
The Ups And Downs Of Life With Linus
News Cox said that Torvalds does not always let people know when he has fixed a security bug in the kernel. Linus has this bad habit of fixing security holes quietly," said Cox. This is a bad idea as some people read all the kernel patches to find the...
[March 1, 2005, 17:15]
Are Hackers Going Pro?
Talkback To call these hackers stupid and only thinking of one step beyond the limits set by any type of security is very shallow minded to say the least. I found the article with Robert Graham being interviewed on internet security to be both interesting...
[October 28, 2004, 14:57]
Stupid Security Prize Relaunched
Talkback However to someone who eats, sleeps and breathes security there are reasons that just everyone may not understand.http://www.forestwander.com Some security measures may seem stupid to the public or to those who don't understand security.
[August 25, 2006, 15:04]
Microsoft Moves To Integrate Windows With BIOS
Talkback I really do not think that most people will not go for this becuase microsoft for one will probably be stupid and create security risks and spy on users as another way to get information. Microsoft is greatly known for security flaws.
[October 27, 2003, 6:12]
Response
Talkback Organisation with these threats and risks need to enforce the policies with security technology that removes the threat. Get smart and give your IT and Security Managers the budget to invest in Gartner approved technology and save you from the...
[April 3, 2008, 12:15]
Don't Blame 'stupid Users' For Data Breaches
News Security breaches that can be traced back to the actions of one individual are not the fault of one "stupid" employee but rather a failure to educate and engage the whole workforce around the importance of good security practice, according to a...
[April 2, 2008, 14:30]
Stupid Security Prize Relaunched
Talkback This is probably due to the fact that security professionals are mostly over-cautious and does not want to take any risk. But still there are security measures which are stupid to some extent. Its comparitively easy to spend loads of money and...
[September 1, 2006, 9:57]
Sony: Why Care About Rootkits?
Talkback Also, we don't need the internet traffic and security risk for the phone home stuff. How can I trust that it will play in my car stereo system and not simply display ERROR instead? Worse yet, how can I trust that said CD will not as has happened...
[November 20, 2005, 17:06]
UK Law Will Criminalise IT Pros, Say Experts
News You could reveal details of a security flaw, and someone could hear that and decide that not everyone would be patched yet," said Hutty, adding that this could even include media outlets which reported on security flaws.
[May 19, 2006, 14:15]
Schneier Lambasts Microsoft 'friendly Worms'
News The security expert said that, while it may seem like poetic justice to turn a weapon against itself and would seem to solve problems of home users not patching, the idea was "stupid". While agreeing that people should be able to decide which...
[February 20, 2008, 15:55]
Smart Security: Network Scanners
Talkback Ok, I have beautiful "dog screen" back and no more "smart security warning" but when I go on the internet, my "home page"(you know, when you open internet, the first page) is not Google anymore, it's a.Idon't even know how to call it) page I don't...
[December 25, 2004, 17:41]
Peer Loses Cybercrime Fight
News This proposed law has been heavily criticised by Lords and senior security experts, who say it could criminalise both the police and innocent IT professionals who build or make available programs which are then used for hacking.
[July 14, 2006, 16:25]
What Can You Learn From A Hacker Site?
News Go to where hackers brag, and find out if their criminal intent is going to affect your network's security. It's easy to get complacent and accidentally unleash a worm or virus from the inside that would have never made it past your normal security...
[January 20, 2004, 10:50]
The Fox Guarding The Chicken Coop
News In an interview with ZDNet UK sister site CNET News.com, the man who used to be "Benny" claims that he never took part in spreading his programs on the Internet and maintains that virus writers contribute to online security.
[January 18, 2005, 9:50]
ISP Forced To Take Action On Viruses
Talkback Nowadays, a person sending spam is Granny, and she has no idea she's doing it," said Joe Stewart, a senior security researcher at Lurhq, a corporate security company.while i agree that there are some elderly people,and not all female either, that...
[March 18, 2004, 18:13]
Herbless The Hacker Goes Legitimate
News Herbless says that he has only ever revealed a vulnerability when he's felt that security has been completely ignored and argues that his past misdemeanours should not be seen as a black mark against his character.
[November 21, 2000, 6:06]
Hyper-warped-visor-consolidation Confabulation
Blog If its a security threat, that doesn't change much either. If you're worried about security threats from it, GET IT RE-WRITTEN to eliminate the threats. Excuse me if I sound stupid but consolidation and virtualization could be two separate...
[July 8, 2008, 2:38]
A Year Ago: ISPA Says 'Click' Will Make Illegal Use Of Net Easier
News We are looking at this issue and will take steps to ensure security is assured. While Piper concedes that "there is an element of truth" in the issues raised, he asserts that "nobody is aware of the security steps we are currently looking at".
[July 13, 1999, 6:22]
ISPA Says 'Click' Will Make Illegal Use Of Net Easier
News We are looking at this issue and will take steps to ensure security is assured. While Piper concedes that "there is an element of truth" in the issues raised, he asserts that "nobody is aware of the security steps we are currently looking at".
[July 13, 1998, 15:50]
