http://netsecurity.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-13T20:42:44Z Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:42:44 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/02/20/are-you-the-next-great-codebreaker.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/netsecurity/1/9/p/D/Encryption_Tom_Grill_Getty.jpg" alt="Encryption 101" /></p> <p>This week we discuss encryption. I can see some of your eyes beginning to glaze over, relax, we're going to make it fun.</p> <p>Check out this week's featured article: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/od/encryptionandcryptography/a/Encryption-101-Understanding-Encryption.htm">Encryption 101: A hands-on approach for those of us who aren't good at math</a>. We'll look at a free tool that will let you learn about encryption while you try your hand at codebreaking. Who knows, you might even crack one of the great unsolved ciphers that researchers have been toiling over for years.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/02/20/are-you-the-next-great-codebreaker.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/02/20/are-you-the-next-great-codebreaker.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:46:14 +0000 2012-02-20T14:46:14Z http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/02/13/hacker-turn-ons-and-turn-offs.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/netsecurity/1/9/o/D/SecurityHeart_Gary_Buss.jpg" alt="Photo: Gary Buss / Getty" /></p> <p>It's almost Valentine's Day and love is in the air. This week's featured article is on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/od/securityadvisorie1/a/Hacker-Turn-Ons-And-Turn-Offs.htm">Hacker Turn-ons and Turn-offs</a>.</p> <p>Whether you're trying to attract a hacker or drive one away, check out the link above for some tips that might help you in your quest.</p> http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/02/13/hacker-turn-ons-and-turn-offs.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:42:44 +0000 2012-02-13T20:42:44Z http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/02/12/combating-the-insider-threat-with-misuse-cases.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/netsecurity/1/9/n/D/InsiderThreat_NoelHendrickson.jpg" alt="insider threat" /></p> <p>The insider threat is alive and well these days as illustrated by the recent Wikileaks scandal. Traditional information security focuses on keeping people out with firewalls and such, but what about the bad guy that's already behind your firewall? How do you protect your system and data from the insider who works right along side you and is looking to steal from your company or leak data to sites like Wikileaks?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/02/12/combating-the-insider-threat-with-misuse-cases.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/02/12/combating-the-insider-threat-with-misuse-cases.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:06:52 +0000 2012-02-12T14:06:52Z http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/31/review-alarm-com-interactive-alarm-monitoring-service.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/netsecurity/1/9/k/D/SecApps_Alarm.jpg" alt="Alarm.com" /></p> <p>A few months ago I did a review of the state-of-the-art <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/od/readproductreviews/a/Review-2gig-Technologies-Go-Control-Wireless-Home-Security-System.htm">2GiG Go!Control home alarm system</a>. This week I review the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/od/productandbookreviews/a/Review-Alarm-Com-Interactive-Home-Alarm-Monitoring-Service.htm">Alarm.com Interactive Alarm Monitoring service</a> that is often paired with the 2GiG system.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/31/review-alarm-com-interactive-alarm-monitoring-service.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/31/review-alarm-com-interactive-alarm-monitoring-service.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:23:47 +0000 2012-01-31T21:23:47Z http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/30/the-dangers-of-facebook-oversharing.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/netsecurity/1/9/m/D/Embarass_JohnFoxx_Getty.jpg" alt="Facebook Oversharing" /></p> <p>When does sharing on Facebook become oversharing, and when does oversharing become a personal safety risk? We attempt to answer both of these questions in this week's featured article: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/od/securityadvisorie1/a/The-Dangers-Of-Facebook-Oversharing.htm">The Dangers of Facebook Oversharing</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/30/the-dangers-of-facebook-oversharing.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/30/the-dangers-of-facebook-oversharing.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:05:04 +0000 2012-01-30T20:05:04Z http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/21/5-must-have-security-apps-for-iphone.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/netsecurity/1/3/l/D/SecApps_Foscam.jpg" alt="Foscam Surveillance Pro" /></p> <p>Have you ever gone on vacation and forgot to arm your home security system? Have you ever wanted to check in on your pet while you were away from home?</p> <p>If you answered yes to either of these questions,&#160; you will definitely want to check out our featured article on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/od/productandbookreviews/tp/5-Must-Have-Security-Apps-For-iPhone.htm">5 Must-have Security Apps for iPhone</a>. We'll also take a look at apps that can encrypt phone calls from your iPhone and track your phone if it's lost or stolen.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/21/5-must-have-security-apps-for-iphone.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/21/5-must-have-security-apps-for-iphone.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:29:52 +0000 2012-01-21T16:29:52Z http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/16/how-to-scam-proof-your-brain.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/netsecurity/1/9/g/D/ScamProof_Comstock.jpg" alt="Scam-proof Your Brain" /><br class="spacer_" /></p> <p>Can you spot a phishing scam e-mail from a mile away? Are you a human scam detector?</p> <p>The focus of this week's featured article is on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/od/advancedsecurity/a/How-To-Scam-Proof-Your-Brain.htm">How to Scam-proof Your Brain</a>. ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/16/how-to-scam-proof-your-brain.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/16/how-to-scam-proof-your-brain.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:36:49 +0000 2012-01-16T15:36:49Z http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/08/protect-your-smartphone-from-malicious-qr-codes.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/netsecurity/1/3/f/D/QRCodeExample.jpg" alt="QR code example" /></p> <p>Quick Response or QR codes like the one in the picture above seem to be popping up everywhere these days. They are great for advertisers and marketers because they allow users to obtain product information and website addresses by scanning the multidimensional bar code with their smartphone's camera. Unfortunately hackers and criminals are also using QR codes to trick users into installing malware, or handing over personal information.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/08/protect-your-smartphone-from-malicious-qr-codes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2012/01/08/protect-your-smartphone-from-malicious-qr-codes.htm Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:13:34 +0000 2012-01-08T17:13:34Z http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2011/12/31/how-to-secure-your-new-facebook-timeline.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/netsecurity/1/3/e/D/FBProfile.jpg" alt="Facebook Timeline" /><br class="spacer_" /></p> <p>Did you enable the new Facebook Timeline feature yet? The new Timeline lets you, your friends and, depending on your privacy settings, complete strangers flip through your Facebook history like a digital scrapbook. It has a newspaper-like appearance and all is easily navigated. Simply click on the year you are interested in and it jumps to all your old posts for that time frame.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2011/12/31/how-to-secure-your-new-facebook-timeline.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2011/12/31/how-to-secure-your-new-facebook-timeline.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:23:21 +0000 2011-12-31T16:23:21Z http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2011/12/31/hack-your-holiday-party-with-some-spicy-password-crackers.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/netsecurity/1/3/d/D/Crackers2.jpg" alt="Spicy Password Crackers" /></p> <p>If you're looking for a last minute dish to make for a New Years party, try making some <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/od/newsandeditoria2/a/Spicy-Password-Crackers.htm">Spicy Password Crackers</a>. They are both delicious and addictive. I call them password crackers because someone would likely hand over their password just so they could have another one.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2011/12/31/hack-your-holiday-party-with-some-spicy-password-crackers.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://netsecurity.about.com/b/2011/12/31/hack-your-holiday-party-with-some-spicy-password-crackers.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:55:54 +0000 2011-12-31T10:55:54Z