security

Security is a term that is used to describe being protected against external threats. Security requires that protective measures be established to protect against a threat. The word secure if often used to describe a condition where security measures have been undertaken.

In the post 9-11 world, security has taken on greater importance. Governments are spending billions of dollars to protect themselves from external entities that threaten national security. Protecting the public from threats such as terrorism have become important issues. Critics claim this increased security has become a threat to privacy and human rights, especially since authorities are relying more and more on vehicle tracking technologies and other devices to monitor civilians.

While in general, security is intended to protect against external threats, it is sometimes also designed to protect from internal threats. When someone is attempting to breach security, one of the best methods is to plant or recruit someone from within.

As technology advances, systems security has become an important issue. Systems now run or control many of the basic tasks in our society. Because of this, systems themselves often are targeted or attacked rather than individuals.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “security”

• in Technology
  Hacker Group Gains Access to Apple Supplier Foxconn
  Apple parts supplier Foxconn was the victim of a hacker group called Swagg Security recently.
  by reedsanders / on Feb 9, 2012
• in Social Media
  Study Finds Facebook Users Generate Informed Opportunity
  Pew Research Study Signifies Proud Habitude
  by lisasepiphany / on Feb 6, 2012
• in Technology
  Google Privacy Policy Adds Security
  Difference between privacy, security, and self-representation is 'Google-ability'
  by lisasepiphany / on Feb 1, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “security”

 

• ASYLUM-SEEKERS FIND REFUGE IN A STREET PAPER

  
  International News Service — Authority: 118
  GLASGOW, Jun. 7, 2011 IPS/GIN – The reasons why people become street paper vendors are many and diverse. Some are homeless; others suffer mental or physical health problems, struggle with addiction or face unemployment. And some people do it because the magazines offer them the refuge they so desperately need.Around ...
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• eTrust Internet Security Suite: Do Not Take Protection for Granted

  
  Technology in The Life — Authority: 127
  eTrust Internet Security Suite: Do Not Take Protection for Granted Internet is the network of all networks. It is composed of millions of smaller networks (business, academic, domestic, and government) which carry different information and online-based services, such as online chatting, file transfer, electronic ...
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• CHINESE POLICE VALENTINE

  
  The Repblica Update — Authority: 114
  Reports say that a site full of bachelor policemen has become the most popular Weibo microblog in China. More than 2000 fans follow the online initiative started by Wuhou public security bureau in the province of Chengdu of Sichuan. The goal is to help single officers that work long hours that prevent a normal ...
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• Foxconn Hacked as Apple Customers Prepare to Deliver Petitions Calling for ‘Ethical’ iPhone 5

  
  Nerd World — Authority: 123
  Hackers claim to have breached the computer systems at Foxconn, the controversial electronics manufacturer headquartered in Taiwan that makes products for companies such as Apple, HP and several other large consumer electronics companies.
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• Dont Fear Android, Just Know The Issues

  
  by Ron Miller — Authority: 113
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• BBC urdu – Families of Baloch Missing Persons Protesting

  
  Indus Asia Online Journal (iaoj) — Authority: 127
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• NTCA to conduct security audit in five tiger reserves across the country

  
  The India Daily — Authority: 140
  The National Tiger Conservation Authority will be conducting security audit in five tiger reserves across the country including the Corbett tiger reserve in Uttarakhand. Though the NTCA deputy inspector general SP Yadav said he was too busy to either recall the names of these tiger reserves or the parameters of the ...
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• Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation (8 GB)-Graet condition

  
  ModCool — Authority: 147
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• Dell Latitude D830 Intel Core 2 Duo PP04X 2GB Ram 15.4" Laptop/Notebook as is

  
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• Dell Latitude E6500 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 4GB 15.4" WUXGA WiFi Laptop

  
  ModCool — Authority: 147
  US $182.55 (16 Bids) End Date: Thursday Feb-09-2012 9:17:27 PST Bid now | Add to watch list Visit link: Dell Latitude E6500 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz 4GB 15.4" WUXGA WiFi Laptop
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• 2 GB 7 inch wifi mini netbook laptop windows ce 6

  
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• LOT OF 9) HP MINI HP2140 NETBOOK / LAPTOP 1.6GHz/ 2GB/ 160GB/ WIFI

  
  ModCool — Authority: 147
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• Google 12th Anniversary Awards!! :One More Scam

  
  TechnoSphere — Authority: 123
  If you Get this mail in your Inbox dont get Excited.It is a Spam Which seeks for your personal Information and that Information can be used for illegal Activities so never provide your personal Information to any of such mail senders.  Read more »
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• Apple A1185 13" MacBook Rechargeable Battery MA561LL/A 6 AVAILABLE

  
  ModCool — Authority: 147
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• Google Wallet PIN Cracked by Brute Force Attack

  
  Android Headlines - Your Trusted Android News Source — Authority: 526
  First, the sky is not falling and chances are you are safe, but if you use Google Wallet, you should know that the PIN security has been cracked. Who is affected? You are vulnerable if: You have a phone with Google Wallet set up Your phone is rooted You don’t use lock screen security (PIN, pattern, face unlock, ...
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• Google responds to Google Wallet hacking claim, points out the obvious

  
  Google Android Blog — Authority: 600
  A security company announced yesterday that it has discovered a “significant vulnerability in the Google Wallet mobile phone payment system.” The company found that a Wallet PIN is susceptible to a brute force attack – trying all possible key combinations until the PIN is discovered – that can make it possible ...
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• Hacker spites Symantec, puts pcAnywheres source code out in the open

  
  Engadget — Authority: 835
  Symantec said that folks running its pcAnywhere utility were at an "increased risk" when it revealed that the company had been hacked and its source codes pilfered , and advised customers to stop using pcAnywhere for the time being. Sage advice, as a hacker with the handle YamaTough -- whos affiliated with Anonymous ...
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• The Sad Story of Mr. Fails!

  
  Zero in a bit — Authority: 480
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• ISO27001: Know your requirements

  
  IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security. — Authority: 124
  Last year, the Government released a new announcement, stating those that implement ISO 27001 shall be deemed to have complied with the Indian Information Technology Act (ITA). ISO27001: Know your requirements is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.
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• Ultrasurf – Free Proxy-Based Internet Privacy & Security Tool

  
  Ehowportal — Authority: 116
  Have you ever felt difficulty when accessing any website blocked by ISP.It shows that access has been blocked by ISP or other error similar to that one that not allowing you to browser particular website.Ultrasurf is a free software that enables users to browse blocked websites through a secure, encrypted tunnel. ...
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