computer security

'Kernel memory leaking' Intel processor design flaw forces Linux, Windows redesign Other OSes will need an update, performance hits loom https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/02/intel_cpu_design_flaw

I'm looking at some solutions for an Enterprise-level password management system. We have numerous passwords for various Active Directory and -ix service accounts, database users, applications, and similar. Our network is primarily Active-Directory based. The problem we have is that several...

Sort of longish: So in Denmark we have this electronic signature thing called NemId, which makes it possible for us to sign on with the same login information on multiple things like tax records, banking etc. Sensitive stuff in other words. It does this in two parts: A login/password part and...

A quantum effect/function (I am not a quantumnist, so) : http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/20/technology/fiber-optic-breakthrough-to-improve-internet-security-cheaply.html

Had a thought after reading a thread about security of data - how come biometrics seem to have disappeared in personal computing? I remember we had a time when fingerprint scanners were being built into keyboards and the like. Did it simply not work or people didn't like it?

My new computer is 6 months old. It took me about 3 months to get it where I want it. Got up last Thursday, and the hard drive was dead. All my secure info is on the hard drive to be replaced. I have backups. Warranty is replacing the drive. But........ HP wants the old (bad) hard drive...

A study says much computer security advice is not worth following. Please do not change your password

Here's a bit of a different twist on email security, and I'm asking if anyone is familiar with a program to do what I want it to do. I have a friend of mine that does taxes and wants to send tax drafts out to his clients, but wants them to be secure. I am familiar with digital signed messages...

Woody Leonhard's Windows Newsletter WindowsSecrets has researched and released a new version of their security baseline for Windows compauters. This one was written by Robert Vamosi, a well-known senior editor for CNet. If you want to secure your personal or small business computer from pests...

I recently discovered that a particular web site has a deeply flawed security system, allowing anybody to log in as any of the registered members without using a password. Once logged in, not only are you able to access and modify all of that member's information, and in fact perform all the...

It seems Mr. Randi is helping MIT with cybersecurity as a way to detect how frauds use techniques to fool people into releasing personal information. MSNBC news story here.

Here's an interesting article on computer security, in which our beloved James Randi makes an appearance. http://redtape.msnbc.com/2008/07/cambridge-mass.html#posts (Hint: The Title is somewhat misleading.)

Let me recommend this program, named simply Trojan Remover: http://www.simplysup.com/ I stupidly got a trojan earlier this week, and have been fighting with it ever since. I've tried all sorts of free programs, directions, websites, etc, all to no avail. This was one of those annoying...

The kids noticed "boobies" popping up today -- I hadn't been on the computer in a week. I ran Adaware and it found some BHOs and deleted them, but it's back (or nevr went away) after the reboot. I checked Microsoft Security Center (XP) Automatic Updates but it was turned off. Something keeps...

Hello. I was wondering if anyone might have any experience with either the Cisco ASA 5500 (5505 or 5510) or Astaro 220? I'm looking for a replacement for a Sonicwall Pro which recently died. I need something with robust perimeter security, decent throughput and flexible remote user...

I have a question for those of you more hack savvy than I. Our office uses a piece of vendor software [...] on the web. I have always been uncomfortable that none of it is in https. But, just recently, I looked at the page source to try to find a problem, and found something completely...

Hello, everyone. About 4 months ago, I installed a wireless router on my parent's computer when they switched from dial-up to cable. There were no problems for a while, until the summer came, and people started coming to the town pool/park across the street from their house. At that point, I...

Guys, I downloaded Site Advisor from www.siteadvisor.com So far, I really like it. It's a small plug in that installs on your browser and tells you about the safety/security of sites before you go to them. It also claims to warn you about unsafe downloads from sites. As you search, (Currently...

Lets say, in spite of sending form data using "method=post", someone intercepted the URL which read "showsensitivedata.asp?name=Yahweh&password=x2m4FS032202m3m2mbx0MNSx2n2LSKDFOW". Although the password is unreadable, how do I prevent someone from just copy/pasting that URL into their own...

I've loaded Firefox 1.5.0.1, and notice on the home page, they brag that "Firefox 1.5 has an intuitive interface and blocks viruses, spyware, and popup ads." Viruses and spyware? I looked around their site, couldn't find anything about that. Anybody know something I don't?

Who thought this was a good idea. Whenever I sign up for anything now I have to pick "security questions". I never get to pick the questions its a list of lame crap in a combo box. Paypal made me choose between My mothers maiden name Last 4 of SSN Last 4 of drivers liscense number Thats it...

I will shortly be off to Uni and will be connecting my home PC to the internet. What software will I need in the way of firewalls, anti-spyware and anti-virus products. For firewalls, I was going to use ZoneAlarm, but I don't know about the other two. Is it possible to defend my PC for free...

Firefox apparently has a couple of large security holes. Users are warned to disable Java Script until they fix it. http://www.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/showstory.jsp?storyid=3682 http://www.mozilla.org/security/#Security_Alerts