Interesting Information Security Bits for 02/24/2009

by kriggins on February 24, 2009

in Interesting Bits

Good afternoon everybody! I hope your day is going well.

Here are today's Interesting Information Security Bits from around the web.

  1. If you were thinking about changing patch management software vendors, BigFix might be able to save you some cashola. Disclaimer: I do not work for or have any interest in BigFix.
    BigFix hits rivals with 50% price chop - Network World
    Tags: ( patching )
  2. Another list of top whatevers. Worth a glance.
    Defense agencies list top 20 security controls | Security - CNET News
    Tags: ( general )
  3. Surprise, surprise. Another piece of malicious software on Facebook. This is why I A) Don't user very many Facebook apps and B) don't accept requests from folks for things like "Flair" and "Drinks."
    Facebook users targeted by rogue application | Security - CNET News
    Tags: ( malware facebook )
  4. Christofer or The Hoff, as he is frequently called, has a post up that has a very good point we should all take to heart.
    Rational Survivability: Trust But Verify? That's An Oxymoron...
    Tags: ( general )
  5. Jeremiah's Top Ten Web Hacking techniques for 2008 is out.
    Jeremiah Grossman: Top Ten Web Hacking Techniques of 2008 (Official)
    Tags: ( hacking top-ten )
  6. The first of a couple of articles that will explore how the Heartland issue might have occurred. This one is a primer of empty disk space. Good stuff.
    Ascension Blog >> Don't let what Happened to Heartland Happen to You - Part One
    Tags: ( forensics )

That's it for today. Have fun!

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Kevin

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