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Yahoo leaks private key, allows anyone to build Yahoo-signed Chrome extensions

Yahoo was forced to release a new version of its Axis extension for Google Chrome after the original one contained a private key that allowed anyone to digitally sign extensions in Yahoo's name.

By Lucian Constantin | 24 May, 2012 16:41

Tags: encryption, security, browsers, applications, software, search engines, internet, Yahoo

Lost smartphones mined by finders

Lost smartphones are likely to be mined for valuable information by strangers who find them, according to the results of a sting operation conducted by computer security firm Symantec.

By AAP | 14 March, 2012 07:40

Tags: data mining, embedded software, security, Smartphone Honey Stick Project, smartphones, software, symantec

Privacy Commissioner opens investigation into Fairfax site hack

The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, has launched an investigation into the recent hacking of Fairfax microsite, Herald Education. Fairfax’s Young Writer was also hacked.

By Computerworld Staff | 03 February, 2012 11:56

Tags: hacking, security breach

CMS ABSplus FDE hard drive review

The CMS ABSplus is an Automatic Backup System. It can be used as a normal external hard disk, but the encrypted area is software controlled instead of hardware.

By TechWorld staff | 15 December, 2011 12:28

Tags: backup, data backup, encryption, security, storage

Group test: Encrypted external hard drive reviews

With the increasingly mobile nature of today's workforce, securing your data while on the road has become increasingly important. We've rounded up and tested some of the best encrypted external hard drives on the market, looking at both hardware- and software-encryption based devices.

By TechWorld staff | 15 December, 2011 12:51

Tags: backup, data backup, encryption, secure storage, security, storage

CMS ABSplus with Data Guard hard drive review

Unlike the full disk encryption version, the CMS ABSplus with Data Guard gives you a 20MB partition with product information as soon as you attach the device.

By TechWorld staff | 15 December, 2011 12:39

Tags: backup, data backup, encryption, security, storage

Eclypt Freedom 320GB review

The Eclypt Freedom uses a software-based encryption system of authentication as opposed to the earlier products in this review. Because it is software-based it has only a plain metal exterior. At one end of the device are two available USB ports, one mini and one standard. The mini USB is used for connection while the standard is for a two factor authentication module that wasn't tested here.

By TechWorld staff | 15 December, 2011 12:21

Tags: encryption, secure storage, security, storage

Data Locker Enterprise review

The Data Locker Enterprise encrypted hard drive is very similar in appearance to the Data Locker DL3, but with enough feature differences to make worth consideration on its own. The device is available in 500 GB and 1 TB versions.

By TechWorld staff | 15 December, 2011 12:14

Tags: encryption, secure storage, security, storage

iStorage diskGenie review

The iStorage diskGenie encrypted hard drive feels like a really good product. It's sturdy, it has a hard, black, rubber case and big, easy to press, manual buttons. The buttons are the only interface for this device, there is no screen to issue instructions or to indicate status, but when successfully connected to a computer, a single LED turns from red to green.

By TechWorld staff | 15 December, 2011 11:51

Tags: security, storage

Data Locker DL3 encrypted hard drive review

Out of the box, Data Locker's DL3 encrypted external hard drive could be easily mistaken for a media player: its screen covers most of the front face. It's fairly light weight but the solid build gives it a feeling of quality and the brushed metal face-plates add a stylish look. The unit also ships with a rubber casing leaving only the front screen exposed.

By TechWorld staff | 15 December, 2011 11:40

Tags: security, storage

Social engineering: How to hack humans

You get a call from a software company -- a Microsoft partner perhaps -- who tells you your computer is infected with a virus.

By Rohan Pearce | 03 November, 2011 15:12

Tags: security, social engineering

Cisco rolls out military-strength encryption for ISR router

Cisco has announced a hardware encryption module for its ISR G2 router that allows point-to-point encryption of IP traffic based on what's called "Suite B," the set of encryption algorithms designated by the National Security Agency for Department of Defense communications.

By Ellen Messmer | 28 October, 2011 09:29

Tags: encryption, LAN & WAN, router, security

Widely used encryption standard is insecure, say experts

A weakness in XML Encryption can be exploited to decrypt sensitive information, researchers say.

By Lucian Constantin | 23 October, 2011 01:24

Tags: encryption, IBM, Microsoft, Red Hat, Ruhr University, security

PCI point-to-point encryption guidelines raise new questions

The PCI Security Standards Council today is expected to issue guidelines on use of point-to-point encryption in protecting sensitive payment card data, but the narrow approach — which is focused on hardware — is raising questions.

By Ellen Messmer | 16 September, 2011 00:45

Tags: encryption, endpoint security, PCI; security; encryption; mobile payments, PCI Security Standards Council, security

PCI compliance checklist

If you're business is obliged to undertake a PCI audit, then following a PCI Compliance checklist will ensure that you're security processes and payment processing meet the compliance standards. To ensure that you are meeting PCI compliance standards, you'll need to start by looking at what exactly PCI compliant means.

By CIO Staff | 09 September, 2011 13:57

Tags: credit cards, PCI audit, PCI compliance, PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), security

PCI compliance services in Australia

If you operate, own or hold a management role in an Australian business that stores, transmits and processes customer payment data, you may have recently been contacted by your bank regarding your PCI compliance status.

By CIO Staff | 09 September, 2011 13:30

Tags: credit cards, Data Security Standards (DSS), Payment Card Industry (PCI), PCI accreditation, PCI compliance, security

What is PCI compliance?

If you're wondering exactly what is PCI compliance, the chances are you're one of the many business owners in Australia who've asked themselves this same question. Before answering this question, it's useful to begin by looking at what PCI (and its counterpart DSS) stands for.

By CIO Staff | 09 September, 2011 13:09

Tags: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PCI compliance, pci dss, PCI Security Standard Council, PCI Security Standard Council (PCI SSC), security

Senetas swings to $5.6m loss

Network encryption hardware developer Senetas (ASX:SEN) swung to a $5.6 million net loss in FY11, as economic woes and project delays ate into revenue.

By Dylan Bushell-Embling | 26 August, 2011 08:23

Tags: business, encryption, Senetas

Microsoft denies intentionally shutting off Hotmail encryption in Arab countries

Microsoft says it did not "intentionally limit" access to Hotmail's HTTPS encryption service in foreign countries where freedom of expression is under attack.

By Jon Brodkin | 29 March, 2011 02:42

Tags: Electronic Frontier Foundation, E-mail services, encryption, Microsoft, networking, security, software, unified communications

Facebook tip: Enable encryption to avoid privacy glitch

Yet another reason to take extra precautions while browsing Facebook arose today as reports surfaced that traffic destined for Facebook from AT&T's servers took a misguided loop through China and South Korea this week.

By Kristin Burnham | 25 March, 2011 06:42

Tags: encryption, Facebook, Facebook security, facebook settings, facebook tip, internet, Internet-based applications and services, privacy, security, social networking, Technology Topics, Technology Topics | Security

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