Want Identity Fraud Funding? See the Whole Security Picture

The key to getting funded to fight identity fraud is to approach decision makers and funding executives with a comprehensive but accurate view of the problem and its ramifications, says Dyke. Security personnel who reflexively claim that their problem is the most pressing risk are losing the ear of the people whose approval is necessary.

Bush / Iraqi Security Crackdown Accomplishing Jack Shit

No let up in the slaughter of Muslim vs Muslim in Iraq

Gawker Video Prank, Plus Challenge

Most of you have heard of the Mosquito Ringtone, or Teen Buzz, by now. Originally developed as a security device to keep those pesky kids away from your shops, this high frequency pitch was quickly hijacked by terrorist youth who used the weapon for their own text-messaging-during-class gain.

Employers Struggling with New Immigration Requirements

Employers could find themselves in trouble with Homeland Security if they don't comply with a new law that went into effect January 1st.

Secure VPN for Initial Sign up and Credit Card Purchases

New purchase options from website are now twice as secure than from other e-commercesites. Software offers Invisibility on Wireless Networks and Security for Information Exchange.Protexx secures wired and wireless Internet access with low cost, portable, 2048bit encryptionsoftware resulting in total invisibility for the user.

Chemical attack drill held at Osaka train station

Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 15:15 ESTOSAKA The Ground Self-Defense Force, Osaka security authorities and railway companies held a joint chemical attack drill Sunday morning at Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka, using a shinkansen...

New Internet Security Hazard Exploiting Wireless Routers: Drive-by Pharming

In this new twist, an attacker is able to remotely change the domain name settings on the user's broadband router or even their wireless access point and reroute requests for legitimate sites to bogus sites designed to steal login information. That could be financially devastating if the sites were banking or investment sites or even PayPal.

Latest Firefox Fixes a Number of Security Holes

Firefox 2.0.0.2 has made itself more resistant to several XSS issues. Firstly, the non-alpha-non-digit XSS vector that has plagued so many websites including MySpace has been closed. Secondly there was a fix for inheritance of char-set by pages that don’t set their own. Finally the Password Manager has been made more resistant to attacks.

Prepaid Credit Card Basics

Prepaid credit cards can be the perfect solution for someone who has poor credit or has gone through a bankruptcy. They offer the security of not overspending and the simplicity of no bills to pay or interest rates to fight. They can help you accomplish daily tasks and more importantly, build your credit.

Mozilla fixes Firefox bugs

The Firefox 2.0.0.2 release includes a fix for a bug disclosed by security researcher Michal Zalewsky last week. That flaw can be exploited by attackers to manipulate cookie information in the Firefox browser, making it probably the most important fix in the update, according to Window Snyder, Mozilla's head of security strategy.

Our loss, their gain

It may be that his Persian vacation is only to marry a cousin or two and consult with the A-list ayatollahs, but the Mookster has always had highly sensitive antennae when it comes to his own physical security -- he likes being the guy who urges martyrdom on others rather than being just another schmuck who takes one for the team.

How can you test your password strength?

Our passwords are very important because they allow us to access private information, services or our e-mail addresses that also contain personal details. Google tries to help us by creating a new hidden service that will give a security rating for every password..

New update for Firefox Fixes some security flaws

Mozilla Corp. has released an update to its Firefox browser on friday, fixing a number of security flaws in the product.The Firefox 2.0.0.2 release includes a fix for a bug that can be exploited by attackers to manipulate cookie information in the Firefox browser, making it probably the most important fix in the update

Oscar-favorite 'Pan's Labyrinth' director takes swipe at Bush

The award-winning Mexican director of foreign-language Oscar favorite "Pan's Labyrinth" took a swipe Saturday at President George W. Bush on the eve of the Academy Awards."It's good to remind people how things about your security and the good of your country can turn into absolutely horrid things," Del Toro said.

Norton Internet Security Blocks Feedburner Feeds

Norton Internet Security has categorized Feedburner feeds as Sex/Acts. Feedburner hosts all sorts of content, why was this not checked out more?

Efficiency at Airport's Security Line: Short and to the Point

A few nice tips about making the security line more efficient.

Microsoft Zune vs. Heightened Airport Security

A reader sent in this tip about the clash between a friend and airport security, with a little bit of Microsoft Zune thrown in.

'Backscatter' X-Ray Subjects Citizens To An Electronic Strip Search

A breakthrough in X-ray detection technology, AS&E's Z Backscatter Van (ZBV) is a low-cost, extremely maneuverable screening system built into a commercially available delivery van. The ZBV allows for immediate deployment in response to security threats, and its high throughput capability facilitates rapid inspections. The system's unique "drive-by

Story of a child soldier

A sixteen year old Tamil boy who had escaped form the clutches of the Tiger terrorists surrendered himself to the Security Forces (Sri Lanka) on Saturday, the 16th of September 2006. The child identified as Kliraza Ganeshlingam, told the security forces that he had been serving as a child soldier in the LTTE and escaped the outfit due to the unbear

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DotNetKicks - digg for .NET developers

This is a digg clone focusing on everything related to .NET development. It has some quality links but seems less discussion-oriented. Worth checking out or at least grabbing the RSS feed if you're an MS developer. They also have clones focusing on SharePoint and application security which also provide useful resources.

The Lateral Transfer, NATO-Style (Updated)

Tony Blair's decision to draw down British forces in Basra after handing security responsibility to Iraq gave critics of the war in Iraq some dubious ammunition with which to attack it and the Bush administrations new surge strategy. However, the...

NIST Releases New Security Guides

NIST has released three great guides relating to network security. They are "Guidelines on Electronic Mail Security", "Guide to Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems", and "Establishing Wireless Robust Security Networks". Learn how to choose an IDS, deploy email encryption, and protect your WiFi with IEEE 802.11i.

State of Pennsylvania makes $15,000/month selling YOUR stuff

The State of Pennsylvania makes over $15,000 a month selling items such as nail clippers, scissors, lighters, large flashlights, snow globes, handcuffs, toy guns, pointy belt buckles... all of which were confiscated on the grounds of 'security.' How easy would it be to mail items back at the passenger's expense instead of legally stealing them?

See-Through Security Scanner Now in Use at Phoenix Airport

A scanner that sees through clothes to reveal the body beneath is now in use in Phoenix. Consumer advocates complain it is far too intrusive.

Security Scanner Can See Through Clothes

The Phoenix airport on Friday became the first in the United States to test new X-ray technology that can see through people's clothes and show the body's contours with blush-inducing clarity.

February was a bad month for Firefox

Well, I guess the honeymoon is over. I've been using Firefox for over a year because it was more secure than IE; it seems like it isn't. Firefox has come under intense scrutiny from Michal Zalewski, a well-known independent security researcher who has published a collection of previously undiscovered vulnerabilities.

Government plans to erase all US Constitutional rights thru North Am treaty

The US government is taking orders from the globalists who are incrementally working towards a single world dictatorship. We are following the example of the European Union and working to impose a North American Union under the guise of a "Security and Prosperity Partnership" (SPP). The SPP laws will override our Bill of Rights.

Virtualization Security Risks?

This article on Dark Reading presents several security risks created by virtualization - at least according to a few experts. I think they are neglecting to mention enough of the security benefits that virtualization technologies (such as VMware and Xen) can provide. In my mind, the advantages of virtual machines outweigh the few added risks.

Entertainment and Technology Feature Summary for Week Ending Feb. 23

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Feb. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The weekly news feature summary from the Send2Press Wire Service includes this week: CyberAngel Security Solutions, Inc. software helps foil interstate laptop theft, recovers notebook with sensitive data; HerRacing is a new online community for female racers and racing fans; and EliasFest: Voic

X-ray Spex and Why I Should Work for DHS / TSA

Homeland Security or the Transportation Safety Administration should hire me. The TSA is testing a new airport x-ray machine that passengers walk through - and it looks right through clothing and reveals naughty parts. Cost: $100,000.each. My solution? X-ray specs for every screener. Cost: $1 / pair, plus 25 cents shipping and handling.

Mozilla Foundation Announced Security Bug Bounty Program

"The Mozilla Foundation today announced the Mozilla Security Bug Bounty Program, an initiative that rewards users who identify and report security vulnerabilities in the open source project's software. Under the new program, users reporting critical security bugs - as judged by the Mozilla Foundation staff - will collect a $500 cash prize."

PayPal Security Key Reviewed

They key that will change the world. Pictures of what your $5 gets you included.

UK authorities file 439,000 surveillance requests

UK law enforcement and security agencies filed 439,000 requests for details of phone calls and Internet activity in the 15 months to 31 March 2006, the latest report from the Communications Commissioner has revealed.

LA Times OpEd: Let illegal immigrants get licenses

In the past, the governor has said that he would support giving illegal immigrants licenses only if such licenses had distinguishing marks identifying their holders as illegal, as well as other security requirements. Under Cedillo's latest bill, licenses for illegals would be distinct in appearance...