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IM trojan steals web banking passwords

IM trojan steals web banking passwords

Security experts today warned instant messaging (IM) network users to beware of a newly intercepted trojan named W32/Banbra.BOK, which is using the rise in holiday season web commerce to secretly steal banking passwords from unwitting surfers.
William Eazel Dec 21 2005 2:04PM Security
Too many passwords create frustration, security risks

Too many passwords create frustration, security risks

Nearly a quarter of employees have to remember 15 or more passwords, according to a new survey.
René Millman Sep 29 2005 3:56PM Security
Microsoft takes aim at security 'myths'

Microsoft takes aim at security 'myths'

Microsoft pushed security to the front of its Tech.Ed agenda on the Gold Coast this month, aiming to debunk what it claimed were common myths about IT security.
Fleur Doidge Sep 13 2005 8:00AM Security
Write down your passwords, increase security

Write down your passwords, increase security

Security buffs have urged employees to write down their passwords in hopes that people will not use the same weak phrase repeatedly, thereby increasing security.
Melissa Loveday Jul 20 2005 5:14PM Security
Your passwords can either break you or save you

Your passwords can either break you or save you
Calum Macleod Jan 11 2005 11:10AM Security
Eight steps to securing administrative passwords

Eight steps to securing administrative passwords

When password management comes to mind, most IT managers think of their own personal passwords or those of end users, which are used to access the company's network, sales database or e-mail systems.
Calum Macleod Dec 15 2004 12:27PM Security
Passwords have finally reached their sell-by date

Passwords have finally reached their sell-by date
Robert Schifreen Dec 6 2004 4:41PM Security
Take control of your passwords

Take control of your passwords

The tight security at casinos needs to be extended to how the IT systems are used and accessed. John Sterlicchi reports on a case in point
John Sterlicchi Aug 5 2004 12:42PM Security
Authentication: From Passwords to Public Keys

Authentication: From Passwords to Public Keys

An exciting book on authentication, of all things?
Anton Chuvakin Jan 16 2004 11:01AM Security
Passwords exposed: Users are the weakest link

Passwords exposed: Users are the weakest link

Illena Armstrong discovers that the use of traditional passwords could be giving many organizations a false sense of security.
Illena Armstrong Jan 13 2004 10:34AM Security
Memorized Passwords: The Gateway to Identity Theft

Memorized Passwords: The Gateway to Identity Theft

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes worldwide.
Paul Ardoin Jan 12 2004 1:20PM Security
Managing Passwords Without Compromising Security

Managing Passwords Without Compromising Security

Picture the scene: The 5,000 strong workforce of a multinational company are returning to work after a long and very enjoyable Christmas break and they're thinking about easing themselves back into the routine of work once more.
David Kavanagh Jan 9 2004 12:47PM Security

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