More Security Opinion

  • 22 October 2012

  • Opinion: Learn to use strong passwords

    Passwords protect every part of your online life. If you don't treat them properly, you're exposing yourself to a whole mess of trouble.

  • 18 October 2012

  • Opinion: Webroot SecureAnywhere 2013 adds protection for Mac OS X

    Webroot SecureAnywhere 2013 is here. The new security suite from Webroot includes a variety of updates in the areas of performance, and the overall user experience. But, the most notable feature of SecureAnywhere 2013 is that it now also protects Mac OS X.

  • Opinion: Kaspersky Lab announces a brand-new OS focused on security

    The past two years or so have brought a new breed of scary malware to the forefront of public attention, including the infamous Stuxnet worm that was discovered back in 2010.

  • Opinion: App scanner tells you if a mobile app is safe—before you install it

    You know that Android app you're about to download? It could be a security risk.

  • 02 October 2012

  • Opinion: Microsoft bakes data protection into Exchange Server

    The world of Microsoft messaging recently took over Orlando, Florida, for the Microsoft Exchange Conference 2012. MEC 2012 was the first conference Microsoft has hosted that's completely dedicated to Exchange in 10 years, and it brought a lot of big news--especially around protecting and managing the sensitive data that passes through Exchange.

  • 21 September 2012

  • Opinion: Microsoft pushes out critical security updates for Internet Explorer

    Microsoft has published an out-of-band security bulletin--MS12-063--to address a vulnerability that is being actively exploited in attacks in the wild. In addition, Microsoft also released an update to resolve a critical flaw in Adobe Flash in Internet Explorer 10--which is the default browser in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.

  • 20 September 2012

  • Opinion: Safely send private information over the Internet

    KenWid10 asked the Antivirus & Security Software forum how best to send encrypted information to someone over the Internet.

  • 19 September 2012

  • Opinion: Will you be more secure if you abandon Internet Explorer?

    The German government is urging people to abandon Internet Explorer to avoid zero-day attacks currently circulating in the wild. Microsoft is scrambling to develop a patch to address the problem. The dirty secret, though, is the attack relies on Java being present, so Java--not Internet Explorer--is the Achilles heel of this equation.

  • 18 September 2012

  • Opinion: What you need to know about the Internet Explorer zero-day attacks

    Microsoft has confirmed reports that a zero-day vulnerability in its Internet Explorer Web browser is being actively attacked in the wild. While Microsoft works diligently to crank out a patch, it's important for businesses and consumers to understand the threat, and the steps that can be taken to avoid compromise while you wait.

  • 14 September 2012

  • Opinion: Microsoft battles botnet pre-installed on systems

    Imagine turning on a brand new, fresh-from-the-factory laptop and already having a virus on it before you even do anything. That's the scary situation Microsoft uncovered on several PCs in China, and now the tech giant is fighting the botnet responsible for the infections in court.

  • 11 September 2012

  • Opinion: The FBI's Next Generation Identification program could spot faces in a crowded street

    The FBI is getting ready to roll out a new nationwide program to better identify criminals called the Next Generation Identification (NGI) project. The new program is expected to add biometric data to Bureau's toolkit with iris scans, DNA analysis, voice identification, and even the ability to pick out a person's face in a crowded street using surveillance cameras.

  • Opinion: GoDaddy and its customers start recovery from massive service disruption

    GoDaddy, the largest registrar of Internet domains and host to some 5 million websites, starter to recover Monday afternoon from a service disruption that may have disabled countless websites across the Internet.

  • 06 September 2012

  • Opinion: Get ready: Microsoft is raising the bar for encryption keys

    Great news! Next Tuesday is already Patch Tuesday for September, but Microsoft only has a couple of relatively minor updates lined up. Don't get too comfortable, though--you need to prepare for the changes Microsoft is making next month for cryptographic keys.

  • Opinion: Does the Windows logon password protect your data?

    After discovering how easy it is to recover data from a hard drive removed from one PC and attached to another, Melker asked the Hard Drives, NAS Drives, Storage forum if password protecting Windows actually protects your data.

  • 30 August 2012

  • Opinion: Plan X: Darpa's Cyberwar

    DARPA, if you didn't know, stands for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. They're the governmental organization that develops ridiculous things like flying tanks and other science fiction. Next month, however, DARPA is hitting closer to home with "Plan X", a one-day workshop designed to flesh out the US government's strategy for war in cyberspace.

  • Opinion: Does Oracle Patch for Java 7 Fix the Zero-Day Flaw?

    Oracle issued a patch today for Java 7. Coincidentally, Java 7 has also been the target of recent attacks thanks to a zero-day exploit. For now, though, its anyone's guess whether or not the new Java 7 patch actually addresses the zero-day exploits, or to what extent.

  • Opinion: When Your PC is Likely Infected

    Joyce V's computer is having trouble with security programs--a strong indication that her computer may be infected with malware.

  • 29 August 2012

  • Opinion: Enable Flash in Chrome Only When You Want It With FlashControl

    Adobe Flash is slowly being replaced with HTML5, but many websites still use Flash for videos, banners, and games. Flash videos and animations take up resources, and may even make your browser unresponsive. And of course, they also move and bounce around, sometimes making it difficult to focus on what you're trying to read. FlashControl (free) offers a simple solution, letting you selectively enable Flash in Google Chrome.

  • Opinion: 'Project HellFire' Demonstrates Need for Stronger Passwords

    In the wake of news that the FBI has arrested a LulzSec hacker on charges related to attacks against Sony Pictures, a new team of hackers is making headlines. Team GhostShell has published over a million hacked records, and it promises there's more to come.

  • 27 August 2012

  • Opinion: Warning: Java Zero Day Flaw Under Attack

    Java is under attack again. A zero-day vulnerability in Java is being actively exploited in the wild. The current attacks seem to be targeted, but security experts warn that more widespread attacks could be imminent.

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