 Tiny flash memory drives that fit on a keychain (sometimes called thumb drives) are inexpensive and convenient for transferring files between computers that aren’t on the same network– but they can also present a security risk for your organization. They can be used to bring viruses and unauthorized software in, or to smuggle sensitive information [...] A new report from Cisco Systems, entitled “Email Attacks: This Time It’s Personal,” details a recent change in strategy among cybercriminals. The report is based on responses from 361 IT professionals across 50 countries. “Personalized and targeted attacks are on the rise,” said Tom Gillis, Cisco’s vice president of Security Technology Business Division, according to ITProPortal. [...] If you’re a DBA (or a conscientious developer), an important part of your role involves working with security issues at a variety of levels. Because network and host issues affect database security, it’s important to understand several key concepts that serve as the basis for decisions that can help safeguard your data. Identification: To help ensure [...] Block third-party cookies and protect your privacy (All) Cookies are text files placed on your hard drive by websites you visit. Only the site that placed the cookie can read information stored in the cookie. The only personal information in the cookie is information you actively supplied that website, but cookies can store technical [...] Make security an integral part of your organization’s business goals Many business principals find the whole issue of organizational security rather esoteric and are generally reluctant to allocate resources to it unless they can see a return on their investment. At the same time, technical staff charged with managing organizational security often finds itself [...] (Windows 2000 Server/Server 2003) Do you have a dial-in remote access server in your Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 domain? Allowing dial-in access can pose security risks. What if someone gets the username and password of a legitimate account in your domain? If your remote users should always be calling in from the same phone number [...] Spoofing is a term used to describe methods of faking various parts of the browser user interface. This may include the address or location bar, the status bar, the padlock, or other user interface elements. Phishing attacks often utilize some form of spoofing to help convince the user to provide personal information. If a user’s [...] |
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