Mozilla and Microsoft said Thursday they are revoking trust in all certificates issued by Digicert, a Malaysian intermediate certificate authority, after it was found that it had issued 22 certificates with weak 512 bit keys and missing certificate extensions and revocation information. The Malaysian company was issued an intermediate CA…
The Internet, Robert Pattinson, and Your Cat’s Vacation Plans
We respect and value the social media editors who share the links that make our jobs easier. But sometimes we have no idea what they’re talking about. So after a day of staring at Twitter, we’re sharing our favorites.Related: Archimedes, Diamonds, and Facebook Stalkers View full post on social media…
Firefox and Internet Explorer pull trust in DigiCert SSL certificates
Mozilla and Microsoft said Thursday they are revoking trust in all certificates issued by Digicert, a Malaysian intermediate certificate authority, after it was found that it had issued 22 certificates with weak 512 bit keys and missing certificate extensions and revocation information. The Malaysian company was issued an intermediate CA…
Hacker group Anonymous publishes internet addresses of 190 paedophiles in hi-tech ‘sting’
‘Hacktivist’ group Anonymous has outed 190 alleged child porn forum users by revealing their IP addresses – a unique internet address which can be used to trace their physical address. View full post on anonymous hacker – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security
Internet Freedoms and Their Consequences
RSVP today for this free event. 6pm Reception – Neukom Terrace – Neukom Building 7pm Debate – Room 290 – Stanford Law School Main Building Evgeny Morozov and Andrew McLaughlin will debate the sincerity, utility and repercussions of America’s commitment to a free Internet. They will discuss the desireability of…
Do not allow Internet Explorer to store passwords for you
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FBI official calls for secure, alternate Internet (AP)
AP – The computer networks that control power plants and financial systems will never be secure enough, so government and corporate leaders should consider developing a new, highly secure alternative Internet, a top FBI official said Thursday. View full post on Yahoo! News: Security News View full post on National…
Australian Telecom Cut Infected PC Off From Internet (September 30, 2011)
An Australia telecommunications company cut off a customer’s Internet service after sending her repeated warnings that her computer was infected with malware and was being used to launch attacks as part of a botnet……. View full post on SANS NewsBites View full post on National Cyber Security Gergory Evans
Most Canadians victim to Internet viruses
Nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have been victims of virus, spyware or malware attacks on the devices they use to access the Internet. But relatively few think they’ll be affected by an online threat in the near future, and many are only scratching the surface of protective measures they…
October encourages Internet safety
As the leaves change color and the State Fair comes around, we herald in the beginning of Fall, as well as National Cyber Security Awareness Month. View full post on homeland cyber – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security Gergory Evans