Google Developing Password Generator For Google Chrome

Google is apparently working on a new feature for its Google Chrome browser, a password manager which will automatically create strong passwords for users.

The password manager will suggest a strong password when a user visits a website that is asking

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Google Chrome Update Brings Extra Speed and Security

Google has been busy rolling out a number of new additions to it Chrome browser this week, together with its new version created for Android devices. Now Google has rolled out a new update for its desktop Chrome browser client, bringing with it extra speed and added security.

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Microsoft security--you've come a long way, baby

Major security-related events at Microsoft over the past decade

(Credit: Microsoft)

Ten years ago, Microsoft had a big problem. Buggy code was allowing viruses like "CodeRed," "ILoveYou," and "Nimda" to infect millions of computers running its Windows and Microsoft's Web server software.

Times have changed.

Back then, the steady stream of worm outbreaks, coding

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PalmSecure turns your blood flow into key for your laptop

PalmSecure is like the home version of a trip through airport security.

(Credit: Eric Mack / CNET)

LAS VEGAS--Long before "face unlock" on Android 4.0, Fujitsu developed an even more intimate method for secure user identification--your blood flow.

PalmSecure is a technology that's actually been around for a few

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Adobe to release zero-day fixes for Reader and Acrobat

In early December, Adobe issued a security bulletin regarding new zero-day PDF-based attacks that took advantage of flaws in its Reader and Acrobat programs, allowing a hacker to crash the program and take control of the system.

The flaw was initially found to be in Reader and Acrobat versions 9.4.6 and X (10.1.1) on

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E-ballot device for presidential vote has bugs, report confirms

The DS200 Precinct Scanner and Tabulator

(Credit: Electronic Systems & Software)

An e-voting machine that is to be used for the presidential election this year has been found to have "anomalies" such as failing to record votes or logging the wrong vote and freezing,

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D-Link Cloud Camera 5000, Wireless Night Or Day Surveillance Solution

D-Link has introduced their new Cloud Camera 5000 at CES this week, which provides a versatile surveillance solution for a home or small office. The Cloud Camera is equipped with pan/tilt capabilities, automatic day/night viewing, remote control, and a microSD slot for local recording if required.

All adjustments to the camera can be

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Keylogging threat could lead to more attacks, say researchers

A new threat is looming for browsers and it's not related to JavaScript.
Security researcher Mario Heiderich reported to the maker of Firefox last year that he had found an unusual vulnerability in the browser and two other Mozilla products that run on the Gecko

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Worm steals more than 45,000 Facebook logins

A nasty bit of malware making the rounds on Facebook has reportedly made off with the usernames and passwords of more than 45,000 users.

Most of those affected by the worm--called Ramnit--are from France and

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Chrome preps psychic powers, security changes

Google is preparing some important changes to Chrome's browsing behavior, with predictive powers and better download scanning protocol landing in the latest beta update.

Released today, Google Chrome 17 beta for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame.

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Apple Having Problems Securing Content For Apple HDTV?

We know that Apple is working on a new HDTV, which is expected to launch some time this year and may be powered by Apple’s voice activated virtual assistant, Siri.

Yesterday we heard that Apple were in the running to bid for the TV rights for the

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Kevin Mitnick's secret weapon for avoiding jail

Is Kevin Mitnick saying "don't shoot?" No. He's just showing off a bracelet that doubles as a handcuff lock pick.

(Credit: James Martin/CNET)

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Tools published that exploit router flaw

Researchers have released two tools that can be used to exploit a vulnerability in a protocol that makes it easier to set up secure home Wi-Fi networks.

Stefan Viehbock, who first reported the vulnerability to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, released a tool that can crack a home Wi-Fi network in two hours. And Craig Heffner of Tactical Network Solutions, who had been working independently on

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Secret subpoena aimed at Twitter user not so secret anymore

Massachusetts authorities apparently thought that asking nicely would suffice to keep secret their subpoena for information on a Twitter user involved with Occupy Wall Street. They thought wrong.

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Apple billing e-mail scam making the rounds

Last week we warned that people be aware of potential Christmas scams, especially those involving Apple's products as the company has become exceptionally popular in the past few years.

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Anonymous claims hack on security think tank

Anonymous is claiming to have stolen 200GB worth of data, including e-mails and clients' credit card information, from a U.S.-based security think tank, the Associated Press reported today.

The hacking group also used Twitter to post a link to a list of clients apparently belonging to think tank Stratfor Global Intelligence.

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Facebook Stores 1,222 PDF Files On A Single User (video)

Have you ever wondered just how much information Facebook has stored about you and your online activities? Facebook user Max Schrems of Vienna was intrigued to know, and requested Facebook send him everything that the company stored about him. All Europeans have a right to do this, because Facebook is based in Dublin, Ireland.

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proxy and his uses

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Proxies are one of the very useful computer networking techniques, used by many computers these days especially for the internet connection networking. Proxy server is basically and application program which is commonly known as a server, used to service the clients requests so as to forward it to other available servers.

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VPN

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VPN  "Virtual Private Networking"gives extremely secure connections between private networks linked through the Internet. It allows remote computers to act as though they were on the same secure, local network.

Advantages

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TOR

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Tor was originally designed, implemented, and deployed as a third-generation onion routing project of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. It was originally developed with the U.S. Navy in mind, for the primary purpose of protecting government communications. Today, it is used every day for a wide variety of purposes by normal people, the military, journalists, law enforcement officers, activists, and many others.

Overview

Tor is a network of virtual tunnels that allows people and groups to improve their privacy and security on the Internet. It also enables software developers to create new communication tools with built-in privacy features. Tor provides the foundation for a range of applications that allow organizations and individuals to share information over public networks without compromising their privacy.

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