Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T20:44:48.050-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:internet-security Ray Dickenson rdickenson231 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17834558606134898615-3d693eb668c0adb7cf9cd892bf5b91ef 2009-11-22T21:57:41.452-05:00

A website set up by China's Defense Ministry said it was hit by 2.3 million hacker attacks in its first month of operation, but none of them were successful. Website editor Ji Guilin was quoted as saying the site (www.mod.gov.cn) had been popular...

A website set up by China's Defense Ministry said it was hit by 2.3 million hacker attacks in its first month of operation, but none of them were successful. Website editor Ji Guilin was quoted as saying the site (www.mod.gov.cn) had been popular... http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/chinas-military-says-website-had-23-million-attacks-1823660.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12417959611022667185-bd6fe413fcfcabd62c3272e81a3ece5d 2009-11-19T14:48:23.999-05:00

A clotheshorse racked up thousands of dollars in mystery charges on a friend’s credit card. Phantoms emptied your uncle’s bank account. Someone took out a car loan in your colleague’s name and stuck her with the bill. Skip to next paragraph Enlarge...

A clotheshorse racked up thousands of dollars in mystery charges on a friend’s credit card. Phantoms emptied your uncle’s bank account. Someone took out a car loan in your colleague’s name and stuck her with the bill. Skip to next paragraph Enlarge... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/technology/personaltech/19basics.html Mike Lizun mlizun539 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8084996061559010008-e34b60c2daed7b63eecbc711f5ed30ba 2009-11-10T22:26:15.550-05:00

Adware is actually software designed for the purpose of advertising to the computer. It possibly will be thought of as Spyware because it usually encloses the capability to collect information regarding the user but if it just provides advertisement, it is not technically Spyware.

Adware is actually software designed for the purpose of advertising to the computer. It possibly will be thought of as Spyware because it usually encloses the capability to collect information regarding the user but if it just provides advertisement, it is not technically Spyware. http://destroyadware.net Jocelyn Compoc jcompoc014 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8186739062317266722-5c8af411286f40e10d83f8aa28377896 2009-11-13T15:37:49.394-05:00

As you drink your fantastic cup of coffee at the local franchise of Panera Bread, be careful when using your laptop...You are being...

As you drink your fantastic cup of coffee at the local franchise of Panera Bread, be careful when using your laptop...You are being... http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com/2009/11/caution-link-shorteners-panera-bread-franchisees-are-watching-your-every-tweet-.html Joel Libava jlibava813 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14743277645993841563-c4c834f19b0eb99c841dff8d9bce69ff 2009-10-30T13:41:57.983-04:00

The number of Web sites hosting malicious software, either intentionally or unwittingly, is rising rapidly, according to statistics to be released on Tuesday from Dasient. More than 640,000 Web sites and about 5.8 million pages are infected with...

The number of Web sites hosting malicious software, either intentionally or unwittingly, is rising rapidly, according to statistics to be released on Tuesday from Dasient. More than 640,000 Web sites and about 5.8 million pages are infected with... http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-10383512-245.html Steve Bobrov sbobrov064 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2783411592877941489-9c3a479f657a3f59e9eaf5ec31032b7f 2009-10-14T16:13:00.731-04:00

The recent success of e-mail phishing attacks on Microsoft's Hotmail, Google's Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, EarthLink, and other Webmail services depends on the weak link in Internet security: the users. The attacks resulted in compromised customer accounts.

The recent success of e-mail phishing attacks on Microsoft's Hotmail, Google's Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, EarthLink, and other Webmail services depends on the weak link in Internet security: the users. The attacks resulted in compromised customer accounts. http://www.crn.com/security/220301385;jsessionid=WMT2XUOOODIG3QE1GHRSKHWATMY32JVN Clint Garwood cgarwood215 3 1 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10182481232556299723-f0ba2b3efe9f2ec9032854a514ff745d 2009-10-24T20:39:17.511-04:00

For the first time, the Chinese government has attacked one of the best, most secure tools for surfing the Internet anonymously. The clampdown against the tool, called Tor, came in the days leading up to the 60th anniversary of...

For the first time, the Chinese government has attacked one of the best, most secure tools for surfing the Internet anonymously. The clampdown against the tool, called Tor, came in the days leading up to the 60th anniversary of... http://twurl.nl/kcfixd Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18278859314615735970-ad5d8708a50a38e4552adf469a138f74 2009-10-21T10:54:39.697-04:00

So you are an avid internet user. You are born with the Web. You are already on multiple social networking site; you are for instance on Facebook, MySpace or Netlog. You have already a few of your favourite events, parties or clips demonstrating your personal talents on YouTube. You write on blogs and frequently use Twitter to share your thinking. If you are a bit older, you are probably also on LinkedIn and have your resume on-line for anyone in the world to see. If we do Google Image on you, we find one or even multiple pictures of you on the web. Your name is also pretty unique, so you are happy, because your identity is easy to find online.

So you are an avid internet user. You are born with the Web. You are already on multiple social networking site; you are for instance on Facebook, MySpace or Netlog. You have already a few of your favourite events, parties or clips demonstrating your personal talents on YouTube. You write on blogs and frequently use Twitter to share your thinking. If you are a bit older, you are probably also on LinkedIn and have your resume on-line for anyone in the world to see. If we do Google Image on you, we find one or even multiple pictures of you on the web. Your name is also pretty unique, so you are happy, because your identity is easy to find online. http://www.5deka.com/en/articles/54-social-impact/90-be-careful-about-your-personal-internet-footprint Olivier Adam oadam928 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8964477561197171595-3a4edf58a61db646be75d5793fe80cdc 2009-10-21T10:57:24.801-04:00

This was a headline in Financial Times (FT-IT Review) on March 7th 2001: When the internet “disappears”, you know it has arrived, a viewpoint from Ed Zander, President and COO of Sun Microsystems. I was in Hong Kong at that time and when I read this article, I thought it was very fascinating.

This was a headline in Financial Times (FT-IT Review) on March 7th 2001: When the internet “disappears”, you know it has arrived, a viewpoint from Ed Zander, President and COO of Sun Microsystems. I was in Hong Kong at that time and when I read this article, I thought it was very fascinating. http://www.5deka.com/en/articles/55-technology/87-the-internet-is-disappearing-its-going-away Olivier Adam oadam928 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5914102622689392421-7c332b636ea5c7c7aa3d6dfb0cc34c7f 2009-10-14T16:13:57.425-04:00

Blog: It's Time For A Cybercrime Public Service Announcement Public Service Announcements have long been used to warn society of threats that have the potential to affect a large portion of the population. PSAs are routinely done for antismoking,...

Blog: It's Time For A Cybercrime Public Service Announcement Public Service Announcements have long been used to warn society of threats that have the potential to affect a large portion of the population. PSAs are routinely done for antismoking,... http://www.crn.com/security/220301248;jsessionid=0BKZNPHA0TOG1QE1GHRSKHWATMY32JVN Clint Garwood cgarwood215 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3129357030132377069-5b636d19b678b5a71bfa69df9fa0cb50 2009-10-04T22:11:09.290-04:00

Wireless security and encryption systems are fraught with problems and insecurity, and other methods to restrict your signal to a small area are cumbersome at best. Enter a new solution: Anti-Wi-Fi paint.

Wireless security and encryption systems are fraught with problems and insecurity, and other methods to restrict your signal to a small area are cumbersome at best. Enter a new solution: Anti-Wi-Fi paint. http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/151779 Thomas Huynh thuynh381 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13837503354873296401-19c4454427a14055a3a152f8d732fef9 2009-03-26T06:58:00.000-04:00

Norton Internet Security 2009 16.5.0.135. Norton Internet Security 2009 - Strong on ... * Standard Web browser ... Email ... Browser Defense and...

Norton Internet Security 2009 16.5.0.135. Norton Internet Security 2009 - Strong on ... * Standard Web browser ... Email ... Browser Defense and... http://www.ipmart-forum.com/showthread.php?t=346495 49 49 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11576095829655648234-170f152c55437a0fc90cb14511dcc826 2009-10-14T16:05:56.371-04:00

Within hours of this alert the credentials from these pirated accounts were found for sale on back-web sites.

Within hours of this alert the credentials from these pirated accounts were found for sale on back-web sites. http://mashable.com/2009/10/06/gmail-accounts-exposed/ Clint Garwood cgarwood215 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3188807334239830333-9349985b7a25a1ba4a20c6845fd7df12 2009-10-14T16:09:31.125-04:00

Over the last few days, many of you will have read all about the phishing attacks on Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail and AOL involving more than 30,000 accounts. And while the BBC and other organisations have been highlighting the dangers of these attacks for...

Over the last few days, many of you will have read all about the phishing attacks on Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail and AOL involving more than 30,000 accounts. And while the BBC and other organisations have been highlighting the dangers of these attacks for... http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/technology/2009/10/fbi_boss_in_phishing_attack.html Clint Garwood cgarwood215 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8967849772066841033-819f9cf2cb1ce72fa8e06d27208539ef 2009-10-14T20:29:00.754-04:00

Is it ever a good idea to use the password “111111″ on a web-based email account? You might as well post your own login information online just like the hackers did with thousands of compromised Hotmail and Gmail accounts. After hackers were able to...

Is it ever a good idea to use the password “111111″ on a web-based email account? You might as well post your own login information online just like the hackers did with thousands of compromised Hotmail and Gmail accounts. After hackers were able to... http://www.enigmasoftware.com/use-of-weak-hotmail-passwords-make-phishing-attacks-easier/ Clint Garwood cgarwood215 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11104600240861890304-abb19e31ce27928c7d77ea19d0bfa2f6 2009-10-14T16:08:15.714-04:00

Robert Mueller promises to keep vigilantly fighting internet scammers. The FBI chief also promises not to be so gullible himself, online, which should be easy, since his wife just banned him from internet banking, for being a huge idiot.

Robert Mueller promises to keep vigilantly fighting internet scammers. The FBI chief also promises not to be so gullible himself, online, which should be easy, since his wife just banned him from internet banking, for being a huge idiot. http://gawker.com/5377454/fbi-director-chastised-by-wife-for-being-common-internet-sucker#comments Clint Garwood cgarwood215 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5706934410652865970-1fdb44a92adef7aad63cb9ac3bf8c936 2009-10-14T16:10:52.289-04:00

There is a great summary of personal computer security tips at the end this article.

There is a great summary of personal computer security tips at the end this article. http://www.independent.co.uk/money/spend-save/four-pence-ndash-thats-the-price-of-your-credit-card-number-1793741.html Clint Garwood cgarwood215 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8029904213065348401-7431a5e5453231cafb0b8fd1c9f86337 2009-10-14T16:11:31.875-04:00

In Pictures: 20 Social Media Blunders BURLINGAME, Calif. -- In a recent Q&A session with elementary school children, President Obama discussed the power of social media: "Be careful what you post on Facebook," he warned. "Whatever you do, it will be...

In Pictures: 20 Social Media Blunders BURLINGAME, Calif. -- In a recent Q&A session with elementary school children, President Obama discussed the power of social media: "Be careful what you post on Facebook," he warned. "Whatever you do, it will be... http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/28/twitter-facebook-myspace-technology-personal-social-media.html Clint Garwood cgarwood215 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5789847824839281193-b56b46b21d4dbdb234f9caed24d6693c 2009-10-14T16:07:03.960-04:00

Lists containing tens of thousands of stolen email account usernames and passwords have shown up online during the past few days in what researchers say likely came out of multiple phishing attacks. Most of the accounts were from Microsoft's...

Lists containing tens of thousands of stolen email account usernames and passwords have shown up online during the past few days in what researchers say likely came out of multiple phishing attacks. Most of the accounts were from Microsoft's... http://darkreading.com/security/vulnerabilities/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=UBUCH2OX0YFUHQE1GHOSKH4ATMY32JVN?articleID=220301344 Clint Garwood cgarwood215 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1152494404055731100-8eab422a2a729bde0fc90bf0ad8c994d 2009-05-06T10:07:00.000-04:00

...a complete suite of essentials for Internet security, data protection and disk management with Parallels Internet Security powered by...

...a complete suite of essentials for Internet security, data protection and disk management with Parallels Internet Security powered by... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/macupdate/~3/810PYPbGkKY/parallels-desktop 29 29 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3937992110777610667-00486f958a400366b43a3f6ddfb991bb 2009-04-11T22:36:00.000-04:00

Norton Internet Security 2009 can detect 99% of all backdoor apps, bots, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware. But McAfee Internet Security 2009...

Norton Internet Security 2009 can detect 99% of all backdoor apps, bots, Trojan horses, worms, and spyware. But McAfee Internet Security 2009... http://daylenyang.wordpress.com/2009/04/11/norton-internet-security-2009-vs-mcafee-internet-security-2009/ 60 60 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16020333655783465351-21634b629f4692ff05aa772b3b506a6e 2009-09-22T12:39:48.891-04:00

The convenience of online commerce has been embraced by consumers and criminals alike. Phishing, the act of stealing personal information via the internet for the purpose of committing financial fraud, has become a significant criminal activity on...

The convenience of online commerce has been embraced by consumers and criminals alike. Phishing, the act of stealing personal information via the internet for the purpose of committing financial fraud, has become a significant criminal activity on... http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/docs/DOC-1648 Patrick Avery pavery324 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5314360322864727408-68c630ff3924938cfd28e006a5d48e9b 2009-03-24T05:04:00.000-04:00

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Michael Scalisi, PC World | Wednesday, September 30, 2009 6:30 AM PDT Despite Taunts from Rivals, Microsoft Security Essentials is Solid Latest Net Work Posts: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Despite Taunts from Rivals, Microsoft Security Essentials...

Michael Scalisi, PC World | Wednesday, September 30, 2009 6:30 AM PDT Despite Taunts from Rivals, Microsoft Security Essentials is Solid Latest Net Work Posts: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Despite Taunts from Rivals, Microsoft Security Essentials... http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/172873/despite_taunts_from_rivals_microsoft_security_essentials_is_solid_.html Robert Strohmeyer rstrohmeyer665 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2897813657277403864-e000d28365ec3db019f618e40e0db281 2009-09-30T01:04:13.700-04:00

How the Falun Gong empowered the Iranian uprising.

How the Falun Gong empowered the Iranian uprising. http://www.tnr.com/article/politics/hacking-the-regime?page=0,1 Bruce Einhorn beinhorn468 0 0 0 0