Security Lessons Cross-site scripting request forgeries
Jan 31, 2009Sometimes, even ING, YouTube, The New York Times, and Google get it wrong.
more »Security Strategies Technologies and tools for safer networks
Jan 31, 2009Is your data safe? Are your borders protected? This month we examine some expert techniques for building more secure networks.
more »VoIP Security Securing VoIP networks
Jan 31, 2009Eavesdropping on conversations on a LAN is easier than ever thanks to insecure VoIP installations. You don't need to bug restaurant booths or tap phone lines – standard Linux tools are all a hacker needs.
more »Wireless LAN Security Security strategies for wireless networks
Jan 31, 2009WLANs give you Internet access without a bird's nest of wiring. But if you don't take security seriously, you might find yourself with uninvited guests.
more »One-Time Passwords on the Web Implementing a one-time password system on the web
Jan 31, 2009Add security to your website with a one-time password system.
more »Charly's Column The sys admin's (and the professor's) daily grind: Do-it-yourself antispam blacklists
Jan 31, 2009At the Niederrhein University future admins implement spam defense mechanisms by attracting the attention of the Viagra Mafia. The results are pertinacious blacklists and expert knowledge of methods for combating the menace.
more »Surviving NFS 3 NFS 3 and the specter of the spoof attack
Jan 31, 2009Host-based authentication is easy to configure, but it doesn't do much to stop uninvited guests.
more »Clickjacking Threat To Firefox
Jan 30, 2009Counterfeit links are able to deceive the Firefox and Chrome browsers, directing users to unintended websites.
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Cairo Dock 3.6 Now Available for More Compositors
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System76 Unleashes Pop!_OS 24.04 Beta
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Linux Kernel 6.17 is Available
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Kali Linux 2025.3 Released with New Hacking Tools
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