Archive for the 'Security' Category

Your PC's Been Arrested–Now What?

Monday, January 28th, 2008

What are the best steps to take if an employee on your network/at your company is caught committing an illegal act in office?

Your PC's Been Arrested–Now What? - Expert Help by PC Magazine

Most malware comes from legit sites, says researcher

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

The majority of Web sites serving up attack code are legitimate domains that have been hacked by criminals, a security researcher said in a report released today.

Most malware comes from legit sites, says researcher

Judge: Man can't be forced to reveal password

Monday, December 17th, 2007

A federal judge in Vermont has ruled that prosecutors can't force a criminal defendant accused of having illegal images on his hard drive to divulge his PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) passphrase.

Judge: Man can't be forced to divulge encryption passphrase | The Iconoclast - politics, law, and technology - CNET News.com

Be careful of what you have on your computer…

Friday, December 14th, 2007

After retailer allegedly discovers contraband on man's computer, he asks judges to say results of search cannot be used as evidence against him

This is quite a sensitive and important topic in the privacy arena. Tell us what you think and leave a response below.

Police Blotter: Can Circuit City techs legally peruse your files? | CNET News.com

Google Disables Some Gmail Accounts by Mistake

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Google recently mistakenly disabled the Gmail accounts of some users due to an apparently overzealous attempt by the company to combat spammers.

PC World - Google Disables Some Gmail Accounts by Mistake

Google asks for help finding malicious Web sites

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Google is asking everyday Web surfers to help with its efforts to stamp out malicious Web sites.

Google asks for help finding malicious Web sites

Cell Phone Tracking, Privacy, And Learning Not To Look

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

".. the Washington Post broke the news then: law enforcement officials have been routinely asking for and receiving tracking data from cell phone companies without having to demonstrate probable cause."

Techdirt: Cell Phone Tracking, Privacy, And Learning Not To Look

Feds lose bid for Amazon.com customer records

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Federal prosecutors tried unsuccessfully to force Amazon.com to identify thousands of innocent customers who bought books online, then abandoned the idea after a judge rebuked them.

Feds lose bid for Amazon.com customer records | The Iconoclast - politics, law, and technology - CNET News.com

E-Mail Scammers Ask Your Friends for Money

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Nigeria continues to develop and export the world’s most innovative Internet scams. In one bizarre variation that seems to have ramped up in recent months, the scammers are taking a page from Facebook and leveraging the power of social connections.

E-Mail Scammers Ask Your Friends for Money - Bits - Technology - New York Times Blog

Important Tips for Avoiding Online Scams

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

A great article from Wired Magazine, offering tips for avoiding Craigslist and eBay scams.

Spot a Fake Listing on Craiglist / Wired How To's