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Mac OS X log-in passwords put at risk

Mac OS X log-in passwords put at risk

An apparent programming mistake in an update to the Apple operating system, tied to FileVault encryption tech, could expose passwords in clear text.

May 7th, 2012 in Security by Jonathan Skillings Comment 1 Vote
Creating a key for every door

Creating a key for every door

How close are we to having one password for all of our online services instead of having to remember dozens?

April 18th, 2012 in Security by Drew Turney 2 Comments Vote
Hipstamatic busted for plain text log-ins

Hipstamatic busted for plain text log-ins

It has been revealed that popular iPhone photography app Hipstamatic is storing its log-in details, including usernames and passwords, in plain text within the app's preference list file.

February 7th, 2012 in Security by Luke Hopewell Comment Vote
Skipping security is human nature

Skipping security is human nature

If IT managers skip security basics like patching applications and operating systems, it might not be apathy, but instead the result of the formula V = EC2.

January 30th, 2012 in Security by Stilgherrian 3 Comments Vote
Open sesame: Google's no-password log-in

Open sesame: Google's no-password log-in

Google has launched a new method for users to gain access to their accounts by using a trusted device to verify the log-in request.

January 17th, 2012 in Security by Michael Lee Comment 3 Votes
The inconvenient truth about passwords

The inconvenient truth about passwords

Passwords are no longer that — words that allow passage. Last time I checked, words didn't contain random letters or symbols, but we continually treat passwords like they are still words for one reason: it's convenient. Convenience is the reason why passwords ultimately don't work, and why they'll continue to fail us.

January 9th, 2012 in Security by Michael Lee 3 Comments 3 Votes
Anonymous vs. Stratfor: the real issues

Anonymous vs. Stratfor: the real issues

So far, the coverage of Anonymous' hack of American intelligence firm Stratfor has focused on the stolen credit cards and subscriber lists. But the real target was their email archives.

January 9th, 2012 in Security by Stilgherrian Comment Vote
Security flaw found in Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Security flaw found in Wi-Fi Protected Setup

The US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) warned this week of a security flaw in a popular tool intended to make it easier to add additional devices to a secure Wi-Fi network.

December 29th, 2011 in Security by Marguerite Reardon Comment 2 Votes
Windows 8 to allow photo password log-in

Windows 8 to allow photo password log-in

Windows 8 will offer a unique approach to logging in by letting you use a photo as your password.

December 20th, 2011 in Microsoft by Lance Whitney 1 Comment 2 Votes
US follows Oz lead on checking passwords

US follows Oz lead on checking passwords

US security researchers have followed Australia's lead on setting up a password-checking service to determine whether usernames or email addresses have been compromised.

November 3rd, 2011 in Security by Michael Lee Comment Vote

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Currently about 50% of connections are at the 100Mb/s rate.
As a consequence, ARPU is significantly higher than the projected figures.

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Currently about 50% of connections are at the 100Mb/s rate.
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