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email security Linux server You've probably trained your team to look for red flags. Odd sender names, urgent language, mismatched links. But a well-crafted spoofed email won't trip any of those wires. It looks legitimate, sounds legitimate, and often comes from a domain that passes every automated check you throw at it. . Attackers know exactly how humans scan an inbox. They design around it. This guide walks you through the techniques attackers use to slip a spoofed email past both your filters and your users and what...
Jul 25, 2026
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cisa kev vulnerability prioritization Most Linux teams don't struggle to find vulnerabilities anymore. They struggle to decide which ones deserve attention first. Between daily scanner results, vendor advisories, and hundreds of new CVEs each month, the challenge isn't visibility—it's prioritization. . To solve this, organizations typically lean on the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. But these aren’t competing lists. They answer two entirely different questions. While the...
Jul 22, 2026
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security advisory vulnerability GNOME is officially shortening its standard vulnerability disclosure window from 90 days to 30 days, a change that impacts upstream maintainers, downstream Linux distributions, and system administrators in how they handle software vulnerabilities. The policy shift, announced by long-time security coordinator Michael Catanzaro , addresses modern software patching realities and a growing influx of automated submissions. . Because GNOME is the default desktop environment on several major Linux...
Jul 21, 2026
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security advisory moderate For organizations that run a self-hosted Git platform, it’s no longer just about hosting static code repositories. Today, Git servers are responsible for deployment pipelines, API tokens, SSH keys, package repositories, and the automation scripts that push code directly. Confirm that the upgrade addresses known vulnerabilities but also provides production environments. . That makes them trusted systems within the development environment and attractive targets for attackers looking to move...
Jul 20, 2026
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data privacy automation Every system admin has lived through the same Monday morning ritual. A queue of forty tickets, half of them password resets, permission errors, or disk space warnings that any experienced technician could resolve in under two minutes. The other half require actual judgment. For years, automation promised that software would eventually sort the two apart on its own. That promise is now being tested in production Linux environments. . Early results are reshaping how IT teams think about tier-1...
Jul 17, 2026
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security advisoryauthenticationonline safetyFacebook Introduces One-Time Passwords For Public Access Securely
Moving to enhance online security, Facebook on Tuesday said that it will soon offer users the ability to receive one-time passwords on their mobile phones and that it has already enabled the ability to sign out of Facebook remotely.. "[W]e're launching one-time passwords to make it safer to use public computers in places like hotels, cafes or airports," said Facebook product manager Jake Brill in a blog post. "If you have any concerns about security of the computer you're using while accessing Facebook, we can text you a one-time password to use instead of your regular password." The link for this article located at Information Week is no longer available. . Instagram is boosting account security by providing temporary codes for login on shared devices in libraries and airports.. One-Time Password, Mobile Security, Authentication Solutions. . Alex
Oct 13, 2010
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remote managementmobile accessSSH clientEfficiently Control Your Servers Remotely With PuTTY On Symbian Devices
PuTTY allows you to use your Symbian-powered mobile device to connect securely to a remote computer no matter where you are located. With this tool you can perform various tasks and I bet many of you would like to be able to control their server from the road, we all know problems occur at the least opportune time. . The link for this article located at Net-Security is no longer available. . Explore the way that PuTTY facilitates safe remote connectivity to servers through your Symbian smartphone.. PuTTY, Secure Remote Access, Mobile SSH, Symbian, Server Management. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Aug 20, 2007
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IT managementnetwork solutionssecurity productStreamlining IT Security Management With Integrated Solutions
As IT staffs continue to look for ways to stretch their security budgets, vendors are readying new products that combine multiple security functions in a single offering. Nokia Corp. and Broadcom Corp. next week will introduce products that take discrete . . . . As IT staffs continue to look for ways to stretch their security budgets, vendors are readying new products that combine multiple security functions in a single offering. Nokia Corp. and Broadcom Corp. next week will introduce products that take discrete capabilities normally found in several different devices or applications and weave them together. Although the companies take different approaches, the goal is the same: to reduce the number of security devices IT staffs have to manage. Nokia's Internet Communications division this week plans to introduce its Secure Access System, a line of appliances based on the Espoo, Finland, company's software security platform and IPSO hardened operating system. The boxes are designed to provide security functionality that allows remote and mobile users to access corporate networks. The heart of the system is an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)-based VPN (virtual private network) that provides a connection to all of a user's corporate applications, including e-mail, client/server software and enterprise applications. The link for this article located at eWeek is no longer available. . Suppliers are launching solutions aimed at aiding IT departments in overseeing various security operations effectively.. Security Technology, IT Security Solutions, Network Solutions, Mobile Access Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 17, 2003
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cyber threatsdata breachsecurity surveySurvey Shows Alarming Rise in Database Security Breaches
Direct security breaches against databases appear to be on the rise, according to the recently released Summer 2002 Database Developers survey from research firm Evans Data. . .. Direct security breaches against databases appear to be on the rise, according to the recently released Summer 2002 Database Developers survey from research firm Evans Data Corp. The report revealed that one in five respondents have experienced a direct breach in security, up significantly from the winter survey six months ago when 12% reported direct breaches. The most frequent type of security breach was a viral attack from outside the enterprise, at 22%. The survey, which is fielded among more than 700 database specialists across North America, also revealed that all of the strategies for managing web-based data from real-time updating, to data collection to dynamic page creation, have increased in relative importance in the eyes of database developers. Evans said that the majority of database developers, 72%, rate dynamic page creation as critical and first in importance of features found in a database with web access, while 72% also give high priority to automatic site updating. In addition to renewed interest in web access, the report uncovered increased momentum in the push to make databases accessible from mobile platforms. Almost half (47%) of respondents are either developing database applications that support wireless or handheld devices, or plan to do so within the coming year, a nine-point jump from the survey a year ago. In addition, more than a third of programmers are targeting PDAs for their first deployment, ahead of any other device category.* *Entire Article . Unauthorized access to database systems has escalated, highlighting greater weaknesses that necessitate prompt action.. Database Security, Data Breaches, Cyber Threats, Digital Access. . Anthony Pell
Aug 07, 2002
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network securitysecurity risksinternet threatsTelecommuting and Network Risks: E-Security Challenges Uncovered
The proliferation of Internet technologies has helped fuel the telecommuting wave with its mobility and connectivity needs, but it's been a double-edged sword as that very mobility has increased security threats to networks from dial-up and wireless access. While companies . . . . The proliferation of Internet technologies has helped fuel the telecommuting wave with its mobility and connectivity needs, but it's been a double-edged sword as that very mobility has increased security threats to networks from dial-up and wireless access. While companies have been busy--if not always terribly effective--instituting E-security measures to block external threats to their Web sites, mobile systems that access corporate systems are largely unprotected. This has dangerous implications as more employees take to the road with their handy notebooks and personal digital assistants. The link for this article located at InformationWeek is no longer available. . The rise of digital communications has not only enhanced remote work opportunities but has also heightened risks related to cyber threats.. Telecommuting Security, Network Threats, E-Security Measures, Internet Technology Risks. . Anthony Pell
Jul 11, 2000
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risk managementaccess controlsecurity threatE-Business Security Report: Mobile Threats and Outdated Models
In its report E-Business Security: New Directions and Successful Strategies, Ovum argues that the traditional hierarchy of trust adopted by organisations does not fit the ebusiness model, meaning that access channels, such as mobile devices, could pose a major security threat. . . . . In its report E-Business Security: New Directions and Successful Strategies, Ovum argues that the traditional hierarchy of trust adopted by organisations does not fit the ebusiness model, meaning that access channels, such as mobile devices, could pose a major security threat. Graham Titterington, senior Ovum analyst and lead author of the report, said: "The old security model tends to rely on perimeter security - protecting the outer boundaries of the organisation. But that is based on a hierarchy of trust which places 'internal' users at the top and 'external' users at the bottom. An approach designed to keep people out of systems is no longer adequate. The link for this article located at vnunet.com is no longer available. . Recent study uncovers that traditional security frameworks are inadequate for safeguarding online enterprises against escalating dangers, predominantly arising from mobile connectivity.. Ebusiness Security, Mobile Threat Management, Security Strategies, Access Control. . Anthony Pell
Jun 15, 2000
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