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Security from A to Z: Passwords
November 27, 2006
The debate oscillates between telling people to be creative to telling them to write passwords down. Part of a series on hot security topics.
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Report: Net users picking safer passwords
December 16, 2006
Average MySpace password has eight characters, expert says. But no password is secure if you fall for a phishing scam.
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Gmail cookie vulnerability exposes user's privacy
September 27, 2007
Program developed by "ethical hacking" group takes advantage of cross-site scripting vulnerability to steal contacts, forward e-mail.
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With desktop camera, your face can be your password
March 28, 2007
Toronto company introduces 3D DeskCam, which uses infrared along with a lens to scan faces in three dimensions and authenticate users.Video: A security system and a Webcam
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Apple's AirPort Extreme can pose security risk
April 9, 2007
Firmware update for latest wireless base station fixes vulnerability that exposes file names on a password-protected disk.
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Microsoft exec calls XP hack 'frightening'
November 13, 2007
In a matter of minutes, e-crime experts hack into a Windows XP computer that is unprotected and connected to an unsecured wireless network.
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Password protection in Microsoft Word criticized
January 7, 2004
Word documents that use the software's built-in password protection to avoid unauthorized editing can easily be modified, a security expert maintains.
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Microsoft security guru: Jot down your passwords
May 23, 2005
Jesper Johansson says the security industry has been giving out the wrong advice on passwords for 20 years.
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PayPal to offer password key fobs to users
January 12, 2007
Passwords generated for one-time use are designed to increase security for PayPal and its account holders.
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Security A to Z: Two-factor authentication
November 28, 2006
Banks and other online financial institutions consider alternatives to the password.
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No end in sight to hacking of 'WoW' accounts
April 10, 2007
'Tens of thousands' of players' accounts have been compromised with keylogging exploit, security experts say.
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Password imperfect
December 9, 2004
Microsoft is leading by example in its push to ease the security risks posed by passwords.
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Who says safe computing must remain a pipe dream?
December 9, 2004
Web surfing gets riskier all the time. Computer security guru Bruce Schneier outlines a 12-step plan to protect yourself.
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Aladdin locks down smart cards
February 10, 2004
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Researcher warns Wi-Fi users of bad passwords
November 7, 2003
A security expert warns users of the latest wireless network security standard, Wi-Fi Protected Access, to pick good passwords or risk being compromised.
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Defensive maneuvering against Net threats
December 21, 2006
Confusion over Skype security threat clears up; Opera adds a security alert layer to its browser.
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Oracle password system comes under fire
October 27, 2005
Mechanism to secure passwords is weak, making it no challenge for an attacker to recover passwords for Oracle database users, experts warn.
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Cisco warns customers of site breach
August 3, 2005
Company sends e-mails to site's users and advises people to change their passwords.
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