Information Protection and Security

Though the ikee worm and other recent incidents have highlighted security risks facing users of jailbroken iPhones, the question remains: If you are using a jailbroken iPhone, just how insecure is it and what can you do about it?
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New WhiteHat Security data shows vulnerability-free Websites start with half, but similar, bugs as sites riddled with bugs.
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Database may have been compromised via third party vendor.

Agency alleges that data broker didn't do enough to protect information after massive breach in 2005.

Security experts worry cybercriminals will figure out ways to circumvent the tool, which was discovered in a file-sharing forum.

Online criminals are making millions of pounds by convincing computer users to download fake anti-virus software, internet security experts claim.

Using your debit card online is risky. It’s a lot easier to deny and rectify a charge purchase.  It’s more difficult to rectify a debit charge you never made or a bank account that’s been compromised.  Before you use information relating your bank account online…get curious with your bank and ask questions.  

Hacklabs security consultant Chris Gatford commented, "The risk of having a virus in this type of environment is it might affect the operation of the power grid if the virus was to infiltrate the process control network. 
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Hacklabs security consultant Chris Gatford commented, "The risk of having a virus in this type of environment is it might affect the operation of the power grid if the virus was to infiltrate the process control network. 
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DG News Service - Criminals are waging a nasty online campaign right now, hoping that their victims' fears of the tax collecter will lead them to inadvertently install malicious software.
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