http://www.silicon.com Results for hackers en-us http://www.silicon.com/i/s/feeds/simple_logo.gif http://www.silicon.com 124 50 News feed from silicon.com http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39677646,00.htm The Hacker Dojo in Mountain View, California, is a community of hackers who have come together to work on projects, collaborate, and share expertise in technology and entrepreneurship. The Dojo, which opened in July, offers classes and a place to... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:12:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39668397,00.htm It's not just the privileged users themselves that are the problem, privileged accounts are often targeted by hackers. The privileged users that manage your IT systems must be monitored as closely - if not more - than standard users, says Bob Tarzey. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817439p,00.htm It is difficult enough to secure a corporate network with the constant and persistent threat from malicious external parties, from hackers to spammers to viruses. But for the chief technology officer or chief risk officer of today's organization... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817568p,00.htm Barracuda Web Application Firewalls protect networks against unauthorized access, data leakage, site defacement and other malicious attacks by hackers that compromise both the privacy and integrity of vital data. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817605p,00.htm Information security managers and directors are faced with the enormous responsibility of keeping Web applications secure from hackers. The ever-growing number of security threats and an increasing body of governmental regulations are overwhelming... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817570p,00.htm Barracuda Web Application Controllers protect networks against unauthorized access, data leakage, site defacement and other malicious attacks by hackers that compromise both the privacy and integrity of vital data. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817777p,00.htm After numerous cyber attacks on several federal agency computer systems in the time period following 9/11, The White House determined that the government needed a more comprehensive strategy to defend government networks and sensitive information... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817518p,00.htm Individual hackers have been replaced by well-organized and globally dispersed criminal enterprises, motivated by easy and difficult-to-trace illicit financial gains. Off late malicious activity on the Internet has advanced from worms and viruses... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817532p,00.htm Application-layer threats are increasingly the vector of choice of hackers and malware. Companies have always faced a tradeoff with network security. Do they lock down the network and face performance issues? editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817375p,00.htm However, these utilities depend on networks of aging systems and devices and are therefore vulnerable to cyber threats, which can be malicious attacks from hackers or terrorists, as well as unintentional damage done by employees. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817555p,00.htm By secretly invading business Internet connections, hackers and spammers can download harmful software, including spyware and computer viruses, onto computers and laptops. Robot networks and zombie armies may sound like names from science fiction. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60813007p,00.htm While most enterprise users focus on the utility of these applications - how they can enhance their lives and work - profit-driven hackers are finding innovative ways to exploit these new technologies to spread their spyware, viruses, keystroke... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60813102p,00.htm While there is no guarantee for 100% hacker-free security, the "SAFE WIFI" practices package some of the best security that is commonly available with today's commercial products, to make home wireless network a less attractive target for criminals. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60812804p,00.htm Example attacks are used to illustrate some of the tricks and techniques used by hackers. This paper provides an overview of modern malware that uses the web to attack victims. The roles of "Attack Sites" and compromised sites are discussed... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60813006p,00.htm The Web is the new threat vector of choice for hackers and cybercriminals to distribute malware and perpetrate identity theft, financial fraud and corporate espionage. As dynamic rich media and user-generated content enhance the user experience on... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60812676p,00.htm Accidents and seemingly trivial errors cause more IP loss than angry employees or devious hackers. Data theft, piracy, and malicious employees put Intellectual Property (IP) at risk every day. But the greater threat to IP comes from the most... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60813005p,00.htm Proof: Security giant Symantec and Kaspersky's websites were cracked by hackers in 2009. Web security is an arms race between good and evil. If a service is networked and interactive, it is most likely not 100% secure. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60813081p,00.htm However, one key difference between these attacks and ancient ones is that network hackers have become increasingly sophisticated and have continually adapted their methods as defenses have tightened. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60812981p,00.htm While phishing, identity theft, malware and hackers are capturing the headlines, physical threats to Financial Institutions (FIs) are steadily rising, propelled by the economic downturn. Reducing risk through effective security measures is at the... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60812862p,00.htm Hackers have learned to leverage the enormous number of poorly protected home computers by turning them into a large distributed system (known as a botnet), making home computers an important frontier for security research. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000