February 2012

February: Goals, Protection, Olympic Dangers, & Security Tips

Can I Safely Open a File That Contains "Macros?"
by Lincoln Spector

Ronald Albaitis tried opening a file and got a warning that it contained "macros." He asked me what they are and whether he should be concerned.

A macro is a small, usually user-created piece of programming that runs inside another, larger program. Several applications come with macro-writing and -running capabilities.

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What do I do if my Twitter account is hacked?
by Chester Wisniewski

Many Naked Security readers email our tips email account every day asking for help when their online accounts are compromised.

I thought it might be a good idea to provide a step-by-step guide to recover from some common attacks people fall victim to, beginning with Twitter.

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Four Keys for IP Protection

Do you think data breaches are up or down in 2011 compared to 2007 or 2008? The official answer may surprise you.
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More Olympic Dangers..

The Olympics display peak athletic achievements. But recent stuff we have seen in the Security Labs makes us think that it is also inspiring others to new heights, or in this case, lows.
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Top 3 Data Security Tips

As we conduct business in an increasingly cloudy, mobile, and social world, it’s more important now than ever to take data security and privacy into consideration. Data is everywhere and its value is growing exponentially. But with data moving in and out of your organization so quickly—how can you keep it safe?
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Unlocked Industry Commentary

Compliance vs Security
by Planet Heidi

Compliance-driven security forces you to make certain bets on the big enterprise roulette table - but I only have so many chips to play, so I prefer not to be constrained in my choices.
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Why do you need to do a network security audit
by Lee Munson

If you run a business of any size these days, running a network security audit is an essential process. Protecting that data is of paramount importance. But how can you achieve that objective if you are not sure whether the corporate network is secure in the first place?
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