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Security ArticlesBeing secure in your online transactions is what’s in the mind of our authors when they write about security articles. Equip yourself with the basic knowledge about virus, spyware and malware removal. Be always on guard against suspicious files by knowing the simple ways to eliminate spyware from your computer. 
PCI Penetration Testing. ASV, QSA, Internal, Third-party?As a Qualified Security Assessor Company (QSAC) we often get asked by our clients if they are able to fulfil their ongoing PCI penetration testing requirements in-house. The short answer is it depends.
PCI DSS requirement 11.3 covers an organisations requirement for conducting an annual internal and external penetration test – including application tests. 
Silon Malware Steals your CredentialsTrusteer warns the people on a new Trojan called Silon which can intercept user’s web login activities targeting Internet Explorer users. How to Remove Malware from Your ComputerIf you suspect your computer has become infected with some sort of virus or spyware, you should take action immediately. The longer a virus is on your computer the more it will spread and could attack core system files or your personal files. The longer spyware is on your computer the more likely you are to have computer problems and, even worse, identity theft. Here is an in-depth explanation on what should be done. Parental Control KeyloggerKeyboard surveillance tool invisibly monitors typed text URL, clipboard contents, system startup date, time, session, chat conversations, sending mails, windows captions etc. Software easily tracks your employee online activities in your absence. Antivirus Pro 2010 is Full of Misleading Information!Antivirus Pro 2010 is a rogue security program that is made to look like a legitimate security tool to the user. This malicious application uses misleading security warnings to alert the user to infections and malware that supposedly exist. This is just a ploy to convince you that danger lurks, so that you will purchase the full version of the product, which is a scam.
Virus: Framed a Man for Child PornographyAssociated Press reported about Michel Fiola’s case who is a former Massachusetts state employee with a state-owned work computer containing illegal pornography images. After that, he was fired and charged with possession of child pornography. CIA Data ViolationThere is a need to keep information systems and the networks which carry the associated information or data secure. There are many names for these type of security mechanisms, from information security to information assurance. The overriding set of principles are those of C I A (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), which are considered by many to be the tenets or principles of computer security. The Vulnerabilities of TCP/IPToday network intruders have used their knowledge and the security flaws of TCP/IP to gain authorised access to organisation’s digital assets. This is a major problem facing organisations and their digital assets because TCP/IP was not developed with security in mind. Securing websitesThis paper discusses some of the common ways that web servers are attacked and details various techniques in which they – and by extension the websites they host – can be protected. Assessing endpoint security solutions: Why detection rates aren’t enoughEvaluating the performance of competing endpoint security products is a time-consuming
and daunting task. Enterprise decision-makers have to rely on independent competitive
comparisons, performance benchmarks, and detection certifications, all covering different
solutions and criteria, providing conflicting results. This paper highlights the pitfalls of
simply looking at virus detection rates and investigates the effect of the rapidly developing IT
environment and fast-moving threat landscape on Effective web policies: Ensuring staff productivity and legal complianceEmployees increasingly expect to use the internet at work for their own personal use
in return for longer hours, taking work home with them and interrupting vacations.
This has a number of security, productivity, bandwidth and legal ramifications that
require organizations to create and implement a web usage policy that is backed
up by effective web filtering tools. 12 Year Old HackerA 12 year old hacker makes a change for the better after getting in to deep trouble Closing the gaps in enterprise data security: A model for 360˚ protectionThis paper examines the primary data threats that currently concern chief security officers (CSOs) and IT security management within enterprises, and recommends best-practice techniques to minimize and overcome risks to data security. These best practices have been successfully implemented and deployed in organizations worldwide as components of a holistic data security strategy. Not all malware detection is created equalThe internet is now the number-one conduit for infecting users with malware. Sophos detects a new infected web page every few seconds. This white paper outlines the terms you need to know and the steps you should take to stay safe. Defending the email infrastructure: Why email requires comprehensive protectionWith organizations facing a growing number of threats and an increasingly
regulated business environment, ensuring security and compliance across the
email infrastructure is paramount. The complexity of this challenge requires a
comprehensive solution. To block attacks and enforce acceptable use of email,
organizations need to deploy integrated protection at the email gateway, on the
email server and on all endpoint computers.
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