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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. TAGS: password, password management, biometrics, security

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. TAGS: password, News Corp., Internet user, phishing, MySpace, security

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. TAGS: XSS, Gmail, cookie, vulnerability, organization, Google Inc., attacker, hacking, password, security, e-mail

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 TAGS: Canadian company, Toronto, face, dimension, camera, 3D, webcam, password, security, video

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. TAGS: IPv6, Apple Computer, IEEE 802.11n, firmware, password, IP, security

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. TAGS: hack, wireless network, demonstration, anti-spyware, service pack, IP address, Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, malware, exec, patch management, IP, antivirus, minute, small business, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: password protection, Knowledge Base article, password, Microsoft Word, document, Microsoft Corp., security

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. TAGS: delegate, guru, password, advice, security, Microsoft Corp., conference

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. TAGS: PayPal, eBay Inc., phishing Web site, phishing, password, Firefox, security, Google Inc.

Security A to Z: Two-factor authentication

November 28, 2006 Banks and other online financial institutions consider alternatives to the password. TAGS: online banking, authentication, security, password

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. TAGS: Blizzard Entertainment, keylogging, account, hacking, hacker, exploit, victim, password, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Password imperfect

December 9, 2004 Microsoft is leading by example in its push to ease the security risks posed by passwords. TAGS: smart card, security risk, password, internal network, telecommuting, Sept. 11, security, Bill Gates, USB port, card, Microsoft Corp., word, USB

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. TAGS: password, bank, laptop computer, security, backup, PDA, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: security standard, WPA, password, Wi-Fi, attacker, key, wireless network, security, researcher

Defensive maneuvering against Net threats

December 21, 2006 Confusion over Skype security threat clears up; Opera adds a security alert layer to its browser. TAGS: Skype, phishing, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Symantec Corp., Opera Software, security, password, threat, IM, Microsoft Internet Explorer

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. TAGS: Oracle Database, SANS Institute, Oracle Corp., password, researcher, expert, security, database

Cisco warns customers of site breach

August 3, 2005 Company sends e-mails to site's users and advises people to change their passwords. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., incident, vulnerability, password, researcher, security, e-mail
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