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Passwords stories - Page 12

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On a war drive
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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vpns
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encryption
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wifi
War driving reveals Auckland’s exposed wi-fi spots. Though encryption rates have improved since our last test, security complacency remains a key issue.
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Time to change your password?
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
Email-based scams are the current attack of choice for phishers, and have prompted widespread warnings about being too casual with your passwords.
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Fingerprint, eye scans supported
Wed, 21st Oct 2009
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biometrics
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Most New Zealanders are concerned enough about information security to allow the scanning of their fingerprints, and even of their eyes.
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Hotmail blocks access to compromised accounts
Mon, 12th Oct 2009
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microsoft
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google
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yahoo
Hotmail has taken the step of blocking access to accounts compromised in the recent phishing attack which saw users' details posted online.
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Hotmail hit with phishing scam
Mon, 12th Oct 2009
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microsoft
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email
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hotmail
Microsoft is urging Hotmail account holders to change their passwords after a massive phishing scam has made thousands of account details publicly available.
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Honesty is not The Best Policy for Password Resets
Tue, 5th May 2009
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malware
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cybersecurity
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chillisoft
In a world where personal info is public, being creatively dishonest might just save your online security, suggests ESET's latest advice.
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Best practices for WLAN
Tue, 1st Jul 2008
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vpns
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firewalls
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encryption
The growing adoption of Wireless LAN (WLAN) has given rise to a number of threats that are increasingly complex and harder to prevent.