Do Schools pose a threat to our internet security and students?

School censorship is becoming increasingly aggressive as they attempt to block popular sites such as myspace and gmail. But these efforts are seemingly leading to the use of censorship avoidance systems such as proxies. What people do not realize is that they are simply handing away their login information to many of the mainstream proxy services.

An American gets abuse at an Israeli checkpoint in occupied Palestine

If this is the experience of a US Citizen at an Israeli checkpoint in occupied Palestine, what does this say about the IDF's treatment of the Palestinians? The Israeli government is recruiting unaccountable private security guards to restrict the movement of Palestinians, and is building tunnels for Palestinians to drive under the Jews only roads

A Unique Idea For Bike Security

"I can only assume designer Jack Godfrey Wood was tired of carrying around his bicycle seat all day so he came up with the Locksit which actually uses the seat as an effective locking device."

Exploitable Citrix Security Vulnerability - Patch Now!

If sucessfuly exploited, an attacker will be able to run code as System. Exploit for this vulnerability is available, so I really recommend the usual test and patch procedure! Citrix has information about this vulnerability and the proper measures to take.

New Search Engine includes standard security warnings

Other search engines not only not warn users about bad web sites, they allow them to advertise further spreading their malware. SlashMySearch.com shows a yellow or red warning image instead of the thumbnail for websites that have exploits, phishing, viruses, spyware, etc. Plus it has an eBay Typo search helping you find great deals!

Wireless Router & Security: A Step-by-Step Guide

Setting up a wireless router is easy. Essentially you turn your cable or xDSL modem off and your wireless router on. Then, you connect the router to the modem with a cable, and turn the modem back on. You are more or less done. The wireless network wizard on your computer will pick up the router and, if your ISP does not have any ............

Love Tropicana: The Fix for securityd Eatings Gobs of Ram When Updating Key

A few nights ago I was updating some not-to-be-named software on my laptop. This piece of software had a few passwords stored in the Keychain. Since said application was recently updated and therefore the code was modified, ...

Homeland Security: Kim Jong Il Version

Wiretaps got you down? How about a game? "Following the events of the Iraq War, leaders at the highest levels of the U.S. government became reliant upon covert and unsanctioned actions..." Hey, that doesn't sound like a game to me! Hunt Kim Jong Il down to the beat of corny Japanese Geisha music.

Tips on Installing A Burglar Alarm

Using a burglar alarm installation manual is the best way to install an alarm system. It explains how the owner of the house needs to install the burglar alarm. However, before installing the alarm the house owner needs to survey the property in order to decide how many doors and windows present a security threat. He or she also needs to look at

Geoslavery: technology used to track, label and control workers

The planned roll-out of hand geometry scanners in all New York City government agencies has sparked union cries of "geoslavery" and assertions that technology developed for security will be used to track, label and control workforces.

Security Nightmares: Download an OPML file from Microsoft ... as an .EXE.

I was amazed to find that Microsoft are offering an Office OPML file for download as an executable (.exe). This is a text file we are talking about. Don't tell the kids over at MySpace or the Internet will be over.

ISS posts new Aussie MD

Kim Duffy, former managing director of Internet Security Systems (ISS), has resigned from his post, replaced immediately by former ISS national business development manager Simon Ractliffe.

Getting out of Debt and Finding Financial Peace

Nearly 70% of Americans have debt, most of which have heavy debt problems. There is a way to get rid of that debt and find financial security and peace. Anyone can overcome debt.

Massive Security Glitch Discovered on Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 (Funny)

Really short article outlining the possible security issues with using virtualized operating systems, and the issues with keeping track of licenses, random numbers, and the security of the internet as a whole.

Pentagon readies ray gun

The Defense Department is preparing to deploy its version of a stun gun based on gyrotron energy beam technology. The weapon has so far been tested in operational scenarios such as checkpoint support and harbor security.

This worm wishes you a Happy New Year - CNET News.com

Security experts warn of a Trojan horse disguised as celebratory e-mail that could turn a PC into a spamming zombie.

New Video shows Coke worker taking Coca-Cola Recipe

"A former Coca-Cola secretary charged with conspiring to steal trade secrets from the beverage giant was caught on surveillance cameras removing documents from her office last June, sometimes late into the evening. A Coca-Cola security expert testified Friday at Joya Williams' trial that a handful of concealed cameras were installed.."

Hide your OSes: Do it with Java ME technology

This InformationWeek article compares operating systems on smartphones. The OS determines features, performance, and security via the available OS APIs. However, you can hide all that with Java ME technology layered on top to abstract your OS and have enterprise IT apps be written once, run on any smartphone. WOROAS. Doesn't quite roll off the tong

Two killed in suicide attack in Pakistani capital

A suicide bomber killed a security guard and himself in an attack outside the Marriott Hotel in the Pakistani capital on Friday, Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said.

GoDaddy Pulls the Plug on 250,000 seclists.org users over MySpace related..

GoDaddy recently pulled the plug on one of its clients, seclists.org, which archives mailing list posts related to security after someone posted the usernames and passwords of 60,000 MySpace users in the Full Disclosure area. Sometimes full disclosure is needed to force a company to enforce security best practices, but this was a lot of info...

The 2007 State of Civil Liberties in America

There has never been a more urgent need to preserve fundamental privacy protections and our system of checks and balances than the need we face today, as illegal government spying, provisions of the Patriot Act and government-sponsored torture programs transcend the bounds of law and our most treasured values in the name of national security.

Trio of Cisco flaws may threaten networks

Three security holes in the software that runs Cisco Systems' routers and switches could let miscreants disrupt computer networks, including the Internet.

Super Secret Security Meeting at Microsoft

Microsoft holds super secret security meeting with Cisco, Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, IRS, and AOL.

Does Server Virtualization impact Security???? Hoff challenges Rothman

This is an excellent point-counterpoint between two seasoned security pros about the impact of virtualization on security. IMHO this debate is now taking place inside enterprise IT teams moving from devtest to production environments.

Five U.S. Soldiers Killed By Insurgent attackers posed as Americans

"The assault 50 miles south of Baghdad on January 20, was conducted by nine to 12 militants posing as an American security team. They traveled in black GMC Suburban vehicles -- the type used by U.S. government convoys -- had American weapons, wore new U.S. military combat fatigues and spoke English."

HD-DVD security is bypassed

The encryption on high-definition DVDs has been bypassed, the consortium backing the copy protection system on discs has confirmed.

U.S. troops allowed to kill Iranians plotting attacks in Iraq

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Bush administration has authorized the U.S. military to capture or kill Iranian agents in Iraq who are plotting attacks against U.S. and coalition forces, a U.S. national security official said Friday.

Finally a Cameraless Smartphone

Those of you who work in a government building or a tight security workspace this will be to your advantage. Verizon finally stepped up to the plate and answered many peoples demands. This would be a very nice upgrade from the previous Treo 600 without a camera.

Maine revolts against digital U.S. ID card

Maine lawmakers on Thursday became the first in the nation to demand repeal of a federal law tightening identification requirements for drivers' licenses, a post-September 11 security measure that states say will cost them billions of dollars to administer.

Security Council sees hope for Mideast

Security Council members are optimistic that a key meeting next month on the Israel-Palestinian conflict will help revive the stalled peace process, Russia s U.N. ambassador said Thursday.

Associated Press Backing Away from "Execution" Report

The Associated Press’s latest article on the downing of a Blackwater security contractors’ helicopter is beginning to back away from their possibly false report that...

Turkey Mulls 'Invading' Iraq

Turkey's parliament went into secret session this week to debate sending troops to invade and occupy northern Iraq for security purposes.

Tinker canine dies while on patrol in Iraq

TINKER AFB, Okla: The 72nd Security Forces Squadron's military working dog section lost Marco, a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed in action while on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. The explosive detector and patrol dog suffered acute cardio respiratory arrest secondary to electrocution after coming in contact with a metal object.

Debunking climate change and national security myths

A must read for anyone who believes in the 'science' of global warming. A very readable article, that picks apart (unfortunately) common myths and misconceptions. Highly recommended. Digg it up and spread it around!

Homeland Security Official Shoots Unarmed Movers

The movers arrived at Keith Washington's home on Wednesday night for what was to be a simple swap: one Marlo Furniture bedroom set for another.

2008 Is Still Al Gore's to Lose

As the 2008 field of presidential candidates solidifies, Al Gore still has the best chance to win. He was right about Iraq, global warming, the Social Security "lock box," etc. He could carry every state Kerry took plus OH and maybe TN.

Quantum cryptography could stop Web hackers

A Calgary scientist is working on a security technology that could one day make Internet hacking a concern of the past.Dr. Wolfgang Tittel from the University of Calgary's Centre for Information Security and Cryptography is working with a team to develop secure encryption technology using quantum mechanics