Blacklist
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Will sharing malware lists help?
News Industry watchers are divided over whether browser companies should make public blacklists of phishing sites to provide better protection for Internet users.
Tags: Web browsers, Data security, Network security, Security applications/tools, Phishing, Malware, Security, Web Browser, Google Inc., Database
M'sia to censor Internet content
News Malaysia reportedly has plans to filter pornographic Web sites from being viewed in the country, but denies it will police blogs and other sites.
Tags: Regulations, Politics, Policy and management, Singapore, Malaysia, Government, Agence France-Presse, China, Internet, blog
China steps up antispam efforts
News Chinese authorities intensify efforts to unclog user mailboxes from the deluge of junk e-mails.
Tags: Spam and phishing
Highly predictive blacklists: What, how, and caveats
Techguide General blacklisting is not always efficient--SRI International and the SANS Institute have developed highly predictive blacklists. Find out more in this article.
Tags: Network security, Data security, Security applications/tools, Security Management, Highly Predictive Blacklist, Security, SANS Institute, IP, Blacklist, Access Control
Web-based malware infections rise rapidly, stats show
News Nearly 6 million Web pages are infected with malware, double previous estimates earlier in the year, according to Dasient.
Tags: Network security, Security Management, Security applications/tools, Google Inc., Malware, Twitter Inc., Dasient, SQL, Infection, Web Application
Experts: Chinese censorware carries botnet risk
News Green Dam blocking software has errors that could be used to build botnet and allow uploading of programs by an outsider, say University of Michigan researchers.
Tags: Security, University of Michigan, computer, Programming, spyware, researcher, private data, teacher, Web Site, Web
France ignores EU and passes antipiracy law
News The French General Assembly passed the "three-strikes" antipiracy legislation, which conflicts with an EU law passed last week.
Tags: Piracy, Copyright, Piracy, European Parliament, Internet Access, Entertainment Industry, entertainment, Pirate Bay, antipiracy, Internet Service Provider
Google reveals Chrome customization plan
News Google has published details of its plan to add customization features to its Web browser, Chrome.
Tags: Web browsers, Web sites, Extension, Web Browser, Google Inc., Video, Advertisement, phone, Mozilla Firefox, microformat
Protecting yourself from vishing attacks
News First there was phishing and now there is vishing. Here's an FAQ for consumers to learn more about the latest scam techniques that uses your phone.
Tags: Spam and phishing, Cellular phones, Phishing, Phone Number, PBX, Attack, FTC, phone, e-mail, network
Postini: Google's take on e-mail security
News Search giant's e-mail security unit uses globally distributed automated systems and Zero-Hour software to keep spam and viruses out of inboxes.
Tags: Network security, International governments, Spam filtering, Message, Google Inc., Spam, Database, e-mail security, Humans, Anti-spam
Thai state firms may blacklist contractors
News Contractors who miss project deadlines could be prohibited from competing in future bids for government work, according to a senior Thai official.
Tags: Mobile platforms/communications, Business planning, 3G (Third Generation)
Netscape 8.1 takes aim at spyware
News The latest browser from the AOL division is designed to bolster security with automatic scanning for spyware and adware.
Tags: PC security, Web browsers
Barracuda Spam Firewall 400
Reviews The Barracuda Spam Firewall 400 does its job well, but the extensive configuration options make it somewhat complicated to manage.
Inty ExoServer XL
Reviews The ExoServer XL is a good choice for protecting an Internet-connected network, but not so hot when it comes to more mundane server functionality.
Mirapoint RazorGate 100
Reviews Unique MailHurdle technology makes the RazorGate 100 stand out, but it's a little on the expensive side.
