Don"t know much biology? Security researcher says it"s time to learn
When a new virus strikes, some of us might fall ill, some might die and others will survive. That"s the beauty of us each having a unique immune system. It"s a concept that the computer security industry should take to heart, said Stephanie Forrest, a pro...
Desktop search tools seen raising red flags
Instant messaging products crept onto corporate PCs and introduced a host of security, regulatory and management issues. In the same way, free desktop search tools - designed for consumers - are showing up on corporate networks and raising concerns about d...
An Enigma Machine For Every Budget
Cryptology and history buffs who missed a chance to buy a World War II-era Enigma machine on eBay last month have the option of building their own codemaking machine at home, from a kit.
Sprint Tracks Kids Via GPS Cell Phones
Sprint Nextel Corp. on Thursday launched a new service that locates children through their cell phones, the first U.S. mobile carrier to offer tracking using standard hardware. Dubbed "Family Locator Service," the $9.95 per month service relies on GPS (Gl...
Your tax info may not be as secure as you think
A rule change proposed by the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has come under fire from privacy advocates who have taken issue with a clause allowing tax preparers to sell tax-return information to third parties. Introduced ...
USC Students" Social Security Numbers Mistakenly E-Mailed
Almost 1,400 students are now at risk after their Social Security numbers were mistakenly attached in an e-mail. The University of South Carolina made a mistake when up to 1,400 students" Social Security numbers were accidentally e-mailed to other USC stu...
Fingering biometrics
Ben Rothke, director of security technology implementations at financial services company AXA, put his finger on biometrics when he said it "gets away from the worst aspects of security, users choosing lousy passwords," but doesn"t quite live up to the mar...