Monthly Archives: October 2007

The Return of Ransomware

The Return of Ransomware Ransomware is nothing more than a virtual stick-’em-up. You download malware, which encrypts files on your computer. Then the malware delivers an extortion message: Pay us cash and we’ll give you access to your files again. … Continue reading

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StumbleUpon’s ‘Social Search’ Upgrade

StumbleUpon’s ‘Social Search’ Upgrade …now StumbleUpon, maker of a Web browser toolbar that directs users to sites recommended by others, is offering a new version that runs alongside the major search engines. The goal is to combine the speed and … Continue reading

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Security policy — badges :-)

Now this is how to enforce your security badge policy: Dogbert’s security ID badge policy

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Disclosure Law? Thoughts and discussion

 What should any law about data breaches and notifying those affected contain?  Check out this interesting discussion courtesy of CSO magazine… From CSOonline.com: A Discolsure Proposal

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