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Science & Tech News tagged with Security

WATCH THIS IMPORTANT VIDEO---Sabotaging the System
Science & Tech  (tags: NewTechnology, technology, research, crime, cybercrime, security, extortion, sabotage, study )

Cal
- 19 days ago - cbsnews.com
Could hackers get into the computer systems that run crucial elements of the world's infrastructure, such as the power grids, water works or even a nation's military arsenal? Steve Kroft reports.
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Top 10 Most Stolen Cars and 10 DIY Ways to Keep Them Safe
Science & Tech  (tags: Car, Security, DIY, Tips )

Sophie
- 33 days ago - onlinecriminaljusticedegrees.net
The Insurance Information Institute estimates a car is stolen every 24 minutes. To help keep your car from ending up like these top ten, we have also included the top ten DIY ways to keep them safe and protected from thieves.
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Top 25 Social Networking Sites for Security Professionals
Science & Tech  (tags: Social Networking, Internet, Security, Websites )

Alisa
- 157 days ago - careersincriminaljustice.org
Social networking has made it easy for people with similar interests to connect online. You can find more security social networks at Ning than at any other social network-building site, but here are 25 more.
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Mac Security III: The Rise of the Botnets
Science & Tech  (tags: technology, computer, Macs, botnets, security, safety )

Dee
- 223 days ago - gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com
Malicious programs for Macs are rare and, even when they do show up, rather primitive. Well, they just became a little less rare and a bit more sophisticated.
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Weekend Worms Strike Twitter, Teen Admits Responsibility
Science & Tech  (tags: twitter, security, worms )

Hans
- 228 days ago - computerworld.com
One security company warned that the attacks may not be over. "There's going to be quite a few modified Twitter worms for a day or two,", on his company's Web site. "Be careful in Twitter, don't view profiles, don't follow links."
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Number of Computer Users Affected By Windows Worm Is 'Skyrocketing'
Science & Tech  (tags: science, technology, computers, virus, Windows, security, antivirus software )

Beatrice
- 312 days ago - telegraph.co.uk
Security analysts at F-Secure believe more than 8.9 million computers have been infected by the virus, a worm, which is known variously as Conficker, Kido or Downadup, and targets the Windows operating system. Microsoft said that the worm searches for a W
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The Kaminsky Hole
Science & Tech  (tags: Kaminsky Hole, domain names, domain name system, email, hacking, privacy, security )

RC
- 476 days ago - nytimes.com
A major vulnerability in the Internet Domain Name System is exposing sensitive information to the not-so-tender mercies of hackers. A Russian physicist was able to hack the system in10 hours, and this flaw could impact email as well as web sites.
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Windows PC From Multi-Billion Dollars Company Was Sending Out Info To China's Server For 18 Months
Science & Tech  (tags: computer, security, information, spies, hacker, hackers )

Ben
- 594 days ago - blogmyway.org
The fingers are pointing at the Chinese for a recent hack into multi-billion dollars company. Was the hack for information or for money? Security people found out that a Windows PC of a multi-billion dollar company was sending information to a server i
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Airport Security and the Fast Lane to Hell
Science & Tech  (tags: business, terrorism, technology, safety, security, homeland security )

Skip
- 609 days ago - scholarsandrogues.com
I'm trying to be more conscious these days of when I'm being asked to broaden my data shadow and why. I suspect the most effective path to tyranny is chock full of conveniences and gracious amenities.
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Camera Sees Through Clothes From 80 Feet Away
Science & Tech  (tags: x-ray cam, security, technology, camera, video, see through )

David
- 613 days ago - davickservices.com
Developed to see through interstellar dust, a camera capable of seeing through clothes from up to 80 feet away is now being considered for airport and military security. Video report
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Listen Up: 17 Signs That You Are Being Wiretapped
Science & Tech  (tags: VoIP, Hacking, Wiretapping, Technology, Security )

Sagar
- 618 days ago - voip-news.com
Mobsters and cheating spouses aren't the only ones that get wiretapped. In fact, just about anyone who possesses confidential information is a prime target for a wiretap. Get the clues to avoid becoming a victim of information theft.
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The Privacy Toolbox: 100 Guides and Resources for Keeping Your Personal Information Safe
Science & Tech  (tags: Security, Identity Theft, Internet, Privacy, Hacking )

Sagar
- 619 days ago - virtualhosting.com
Today's online culture of banking, blogging, social networking and shopping makes it difficult to keep your personal information safe. Here are 100 places to start researching how to keep your information away from prying eyes.
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Spammers Get Past Security Into Google's Gmail
Science & Tech  (tags: internet, google, gmail, spambots, security )


- 635 days ago - news.yahoo.com
In the war against spammers, CAPTCHAs are not holding up well and the latest attacks let spambots into Gmail.
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Poisoned Websites Attack Visitors - World
Science & Tech  (tags: trojan horse, world, computer, pc, windows, security )

Chrissy
- 680 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
Thousands of small web shops have been unwittingly poisoned with malicious code that infects PC users who visit. Security experts said the sophisticated attack had succeeded on a larger scale than many other similar attacks.
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Phony IPhone Upgrade Hides Malware
Science & Tech  (tags: iPhone, upgrade, malware, Trojan virus, security )


- 687 days ago - news.yahoo.com
Your Apple iPhone could be infected with potentially malicious Trojan software because of a fake upgrade download, computer security officials with US-CERT warned Wednesday.
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