Chinese censors block Obama's call to free the Web Nov 17, 2009
The country is often criticized for its so-called "Great Firewall of China" -- technology designed to prevent unwanted traffic from entering or leaving a network. During his town hall meeting in Shanghai on Monday, Obama responded at length to a question about the firewall -- remarks that were later played down in the Chinese media and scrubbed from some Chinese Web sites. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Obama prods China to take global role on climate Nov 17, 2009
However, he was unexpectedly pointed on the question, chosen from more than 1,000 posed over the Internet to the U.S. Embassy, of the so-called "Great Firewall of China." The students at the event were chosen by party-connected school officials. Speaking in the nation that has the world's largest population of Internet users and also some of the world's tightest limits over what people can see online, Obama said there's nothing to fear from tough criticism of political leaders and unfettered... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
(Vetted) Question Time: Obama's Chinese Town Hall Nov 17, 2009
Huntsman's question, the most controversial of the night, asked about the "great firewall" that prevents open access to the Internet in China, where many websites are blocked by government censors. "I'm a big supporter of noncensorship," Obama said in a section of the event that was described on the website of Xinhua, the state-run news agency. (Time.com)
Obama to China: Accept universal rights Nov 16, 2009
Obama spoke at the most length, and in the most animated terms near the end, when answering a question about China's firewall that blocks access to many Internet sites ... The country is often criticized for having the so-called "Great Firewall of China," which refers to technology designed to prevent unwanted traffic from entering or leaving a network. (MSNBC -- International)
Chinese online users bombard Obama with questions Nov 16, 2009
Twitter is blocked in China, but online users still access it regularly, managing to bypass the so-called "Great Firewall of China" by using proxy servers. Product Categories. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Guide to Online Security Nov 16, 2009
A personal firewall is a program that filters traffic to or from a single computer. Many operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows XP and Mac OS X) include firewall protection ... A computer firewall gets its name from the fireproof wall in buildings that acts as a barrier to prevent the spread of fire. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Social networking and its risks are exploding in enterprise networks Nov 16, 2009
For example, use has grown more than 250 percent and use by 192 percent in the past six months, according to a research project by firewall vendor. Facebook Chat, released in April 2008, is the fourth most common chat application found on enterprise networks, ahead of IM and. (FCW.com)
Chinese rights on President Obama's agenda Nov 16, 2009
Obama spoke at the most length, and in the most animated terms near the end, when answering a question about China's firewall that blocks access to many Internet sites. "I'm a big supporter of non-censorship," Obama said. (USA Today)
First Windows 7 Exploit Appears To Evade SDL Process Nov 14, 2009
Although Microsoft did have issues with the SMB in the past, security researchers have noted that the SMB vulnerability was difficult to exploit with default firewall conditions. There is a workaround: Blocking ports 135, 139 and 445 on the router or firewall to prevent outside SMB traffic from getting into a system. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Video Fingerprinting Offers Search Solution Nov 14, 2009
1, 2008) Researchers are developing the world s first optical firewall capable of analyzing data on fiber optic networks at speeds of 40 gigabits per second. The work promises to save the internet from. (Science Daily)
Forced consolidation a possibility for Medora Schools Nov 13, 2009
Top priorities seem to be obtaining a new firewall for the schools computers since their current firewall has expired and is no longer considered a quality product. Also on their agenda is setting up a more reliable back-up system so data will be secure in case of failure or disaster. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Social networking and its risks are exploding in enterprise networks Nov 13, 2009
For example, use has grown more than 250 percent and use by 192 percent in the past six months, according to a research project by firewall vendor. Facebook Chat, released in April 2008, is the fourth most common chat application found on enterprise networks, ahead of IM and. (FCW.com)
Space agency eyes Amazon cloud for star data Nov 13, 2009
O'Mullane says the security provided in Amazon's cloud appears to be suitable for the proposed task, noting there are firewall and file-encryption systems and IPSec-based VPN access that could be used to establish a virtual private cloud on an isolated subnet. Original story. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
How to prepare for a secure network hardware upgrade Nov 13, 2009
This is an ideal time to audit current firewall and perimeter defense rule bases and highlight any risks that need to be mitigated ... An open source option is , which can produce an HTML summary of network and service objects, users, firewall rules and settings ... To ensure application components can still communicate with each other, connectivity and operability testing should focus on components, such as firewalls, servers and monitoring devices like IDSs, which could potentially be affected... (Search Security, MA)
China selects Infineon chips for passports Nov 12, 2009
The SLE 66CLX800PE is certified according to Common Criteria EAL 5+ security certification and has hardware-based security, data encryption, a memory firewall system and other security mechanisms to safeguard the privacy of data. "We are deeply honored by the trust awarded to Infineon by the Chinese Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as both the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administration Regions to be the silicon partner for their electronic passport... (EETimes)
> Companies learn to navigate social media in the workplace Nov 11, 2009
If an employee tweets on Twitter or updates his or her Facebook status at work, should an employer cringe and put up a firewall or congratulate the person for engaging in acts of social media. Surprisingly, in Silicon Valley it s increasingly the latter. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Computer Virus Can Download Child Porn Onto Your Computer Nov 11, 2009
Use an Internet firewall. Note: Windows Vista and Windows XP with SP2 has a firewall already built-in and turned on by default. (W-USA News, DC)
Creating virtual appliances with Novell SUSE Studio Nov 10, 2009
Configure the appliance to determine network connection and firewall settings, or fine-tune memory and disk use settings if installing to a disk or USB drive or running in a virtual machine. Build the appliance using your format of choice -- ISO, disk image or ready-made virtual machine file. (Search Enterprise Linux)
FBI issue alert on criminal Internet activity Nov 10, 2009
At the least, all computer systems need to be regularly patched, have up-to-date anti-virus software, and have a personal firewall installed. Further information is available at. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Business use of Twitter, Facebook exploding Nov 10, 2009
People using Twitter to get the word out about their company, sales and promotions jumped more than 250% from this past spring, according to a study done by , a maker of firewall technology. The number of companies using facebook for such tasks grew by 192%, the sudy found. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Opinion: Obama gets A+ on schools Nov 7, 2009
Ruben Navarrette says Obama targets "firewall laws" with school funding initiative ... But in order to do that, he said, the states have to demonstrate that they're serious about increasing accountability by doing things like tearing down "firewall laws" that prevent districts from factoring in student performance when evaluating teachers. (CNN)
Preventing SQL injection attacks: A network admin's perspective Nov 6, 2009
As a method of attack, SQL injection -- a security exploit in which someone maliciously adds Structured Query Language (SQL) code to a Web form input box in an attempt to gain access to resources or make changes to data -- only requires network port 80 to be open, one of the few ports through which even a well-configured firewall will allow traffic ... Sensitive information needs to be encrypted both at rest and in transit over the network, but the most important contribution will likely be the... (Search Security, MA)
Innovation headlines first TEDx conference Nov 6, 2009
Those stories included the evolution of the billion-dollar computer firewall industry. That emergence, said information security expert Marcus Ranum, can be traced to an unforeseen weakness in the development of the file transfer protocol software language for computer networking. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Keep your computer safe from attackers Nov 5, 2009
FORD: Most home users are behind a cable box or a firewall, which stop connections from coming in. But when you're out on an open network, like maybe in a coffee shop, or at work at a desktop machine connected to the Internet at work, the attacks literally scroll past. (Florida Today)
Shelter board member cries foul Nov 5, 2009
" Zod wrote on Oct 27, 2009 12:36 PM:" Must be my firewall settings, I changed a few things around and it's letting me post again. Heck, I probably deserve to be blacklisted anyways. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Second Life creates virtual world for businesses Nov 5, 2009
Linden launched a beta, or test, version of Second Life Enterprise "behind-the-firewall product" with a price starting at 55,000 dollars (US) ... "We were one of the early adopters of the Second Life platform, and having that technology behind the firewall gives us the opportunity to expand our use of the platform enterprise-wide.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)
China police chief urges harsher Internet controls Nov 4, 2009
In a bid to maintain control, authorities regularly censor Internet content they deem unhealthy including pornography and violence, but also information critical of the government -- a system dubbed the "Great Firewall of China.". But many online users get around the system by using proxy servers that allow them to access blocked sites. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Guide to Online Security Nov 1, 2009
A personal firewall is a program that filters traffic to or from a single computer. Many operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows XP and Mac OS X) include firewall protection ... A computer firewall gets its name from the fireproof wall in buildings that acts as a barrier to prevent the spread of fire. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
* Friendship is no bar to espionage Nov 1, 2009
The firewall that existed in the Taiwan Strait since 1949, which up until a year ago had made it more difficult, though not impossible, for Chinese spies to gather information in Taiwan, is being dismantled. Similar walls were brought down in the past decade or so in countries like the US, Canada and Australia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Tier 2 Technical Customer Support Engineer Oct 30, 2009
Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking protocols especially as they related to web-server request handling and firewall configuration. Detailed knowledge of various Windows workstation and server operating systems including user management, security policy configuration and system service operations. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Updated: Juniper challenges Cisco on the edge Oct 30, 2009
Ceuppens said the focus is primarily on use of commodity SDRAMs and SRAMs, but the chips optionally can use TCAM for optimizing firewall filters and DDR for flow table storage-based applications. The chips use a new condensed and complex instruction set optimized for edge networking and tied to the company's proprietary Junos operating system. (EETimes)
Breach prevention: How to keep track of data and applications Oct 30, 2009
Intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and firewall logs also need regular analysis for signs of compromise, anomalies and suspicious activity. 3. (Search Security, MA)
Scammers Target Facebook Accounts Oct 29, 2009
He said to protect themselves, users should install a firewall and antivirus software on their systems. He also said to monitor the people who use the computer and to secure a wireless network if the computer has one. (7 KETV Omaha)
Nightmare On Wall Street To Continue Oct 29, 2009
"It takes a lot of power to insert a provision like that that literally puts the firewall up against us going after those bonuses.". Towns pointed out that while the public and press were focused on the most outrageous of the bonuses--the $168 million in bonuses paid to the failed financial products division--the fact is that after the Fed extended the initial $85 billion line of credit to AIG in September 2008, it "learned that AIG had planned to pay over $1.7 billion in bonuses and retention... (CBS News -- Opinion)
40 computers in Chemistry Department hacked, possibly exposing private info Oct 28, 2009
The letter added that all Chemistry Department operations are now behind a restrictive firewall. These situations are uncommon, but an incident like this illustrates the continuing challenge for an institution of our size, which likely has tens of thousands of computers and hundreds of servers, Lucas said. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
Africa: Continent Rejects New Climate Change Pact Oct 28, 2009
Concerning mitigation, the African negotiators would like to see a firewall maintained between mitigation commitments by all developed countries and mitigation actions by developing countries. While developed Countries must reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020 and at least 80 per cent to 95 per cent below 1990 levels by 2050, in order to achieve the lowest level of stabilisation assessed by the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report, mitigation actions... (allAfrica.com)
Windows and Online Banking: A Dangerous Mix Oct 27, 2009
Then anti-malware software would be installed and a two-way firewall. Tags : , , , , IT Offers. (eSecurityPlanet)
Two views: Is the White House justified in its Fox News criticism? Oct 27, 2009
The firewall between them and general news is paper thin, bleeding through and coloring much of the coverage. But so what. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Bugs and Fixes: Stymie Malicious Media, Network Attacks Oct 27, 2009
A firewall will help block such Web-based assaults. Two more Microsoft patches correct critical flaws that might let code hidden on a Web page run commands on a vulnerable PC. One, in the JScript Scripting Engine (see ), affects Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Back-to-school tips to keep your family safe online Oct 26, 2009
Anti-virus and anti-spyware software as well as a two-way firewall will protect you from inadvertently accepting unwanted files attached to e-mails. The security software scans all communications into your computer, while a firewall protects both the inbound and outbound connection to your computer ... A firewall is crucial if you have a broadband or DSL connection that leaves your computer connected to the Internet 24 hours a day. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Share Files Over the Web with Weezo Oct 24, 2009
Next you need to configure your firewall to allow incoming traffic on port 80. On Windows XP or later, open the Control Panel and browse to Windows Firewall. (Datamation)
McAfee Launches Mac Endpoint Protection Oct 24, 2009
In response to the growing number of malware attacks on Macs, McAfee this week released Endpoint Protection for Mac, a single integrated management platform that includes antivirus and antispyware protection as well as a system firewall ... The inbound firewall stops network-based attacks to Macs while the outbound firewall prevents spyware and other data-stealing programs from sending personal information to hackers, company officials said. (eSecurityPlanet)
HP's CEO: Some clouds not ready for prime time Oct 21, 2009
There's a lot that Hurd likes about the cloud environment, but he told attendees at Gartner Inc.'s Symposium/ITxpo Tuesday that more before cloud services, specifically those located outside the firewall, can offer enough security ... Citing the 1,000 hack attacks fended off daily, Hurd said "it's unlikely we would put anything outside the firewall that was material in nature, that we couldn't just 100% secure.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
IBM, Digium Team on Asterisk Phone System Oct 17, 2009
0 firewall with each system for security. LATEST NEWS. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Hacked Facebook Apps Lead to Fake Antivirus Software Oct 17, 2009
The situation also poses a danger to enterprises, who may allow their users access to Facebook through their firewall, thus opening a vector to deliver malware. "The corporate firewall doesn't provide any security," Thompson said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Cyber attack nets $479,000 in funds from county authority Oct 15, 2009
On Thursday, anti-virus software upgrades and firewall reconfigurations were completed, he said, to avert future incidents ... Make sure Windows is up to date through Microsoft updates and its always good if you have a high-speed connection to use a firewall ... Use a firewall on your internet connection to prevent intrusion. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Microsoft Security Holes Hit Record High Oct 15, 2009
I have a firewall on as well. by nojoy01 October 14, 2009 8:48 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Win a copy of AVG 9! Oct 15, 2009
An enhanced firewall also protects your computer from hackers and other intruders while the auto-update functionality keeps your AVG Internet Security in tip-top shape. AVG's current range of products includes AVG Internet Security for one user which costs R399, Internet Security for three users valued at R549 and a version for five users at R799. (iAfrica.com)
How to Choose a Wireless Router Oct 9, 2009
To protect your PCs from hackers trying to gain unauthorized access through your Internet connect-in other words, as a firewall. 3. (Datamation)
Aligning network security with business priorities Oct 9, 2009
Network security experts know that executives expect them to be familiar with firewall rulesets and capable of spotting potential network intrusions ... Joe walks in for his meeting and says: "Mary, we're receiving an unprecedented number of HTTP port scanning reconnaissance attacks through our perimeter firewall. Recent news indicates that SQL injection attacks are on the rise and I believe these attackers are performing reconnaissance in an attempt to identify database vulnerabilities. We need... (Search Security, MA)
Detroit firm buys Gomez Oct 8, 2009
Businesses are experiencing a revolution that demands they move their most important applications beyond the firewall, he said in a conference call with analysts. He said it s critical for companies to manage internal, Web, and mobile applications well for a seamless experience for customers. (Boston Globe)
Q&A: Phishing for precious data Oct 8, 2009
COMPUTER SECURITY TIPS Make sure you have good anti-virus software which regularly scans for spyware Make sure you use a firewall, spam filter and security software that keeps an eye on you while you browse the web Avoid keeping passwords stored on your computer and disclosing them to anybody If you are accessing banking details from a computer that is used by other people, ensure you do not click on "save" password, as another user could gain access Check your bank statements and receipts... (BBC News -- Technology)
Windows Attack Code Out, but Not Being Used Oct 8, 2009
SMB v2 is typically blocked at the firewall, and it does not ship with Windows XP, meaning that the Metasploit attack will not work on the majority of PCs. Vista, the only Windows client that is vulnerable to the attack, is used on about 19 percent of computers that surf the Web, according to Web analytics firm Net Applications. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The New York City Fire Department to Fight Fire with a Firewall Oct 6, 2009
The FDNY may use geographic information system software to relocate firehouses to meet changing population patterns. SMART RESPONSE The FDNY is launching a data warehouse that it hopes will give firefighters access to the layout of burning buildings and other critical information before they arrive at the scene of a blaze. (Scientific American)
IIJ Group Announces the Latest Cloud Services for IIJ GIO Oct 5, 2009
GIO Private *1 - Basic server - Select from three server types on the service menu (virtual, dedicated, and stand-alone) - You can select the resource specifications (CPU, memory, disk space) to assign to the server that you selected - Administrative and operational services-ping monitoring, URL monitoring, and port monitoring-come standard - Add-on menu (billed separately) - Network: Internet connection, DNS, firewall, etc ... - You can select the resource specifications (CPU, memory, disk... (Primezone Releases)
Company and Private Web Hosting Sol... Oct 4, 2009
This would also mean an adequate firewall solution. There are many companies that specialize in web server hosting and will host a the company's web site at their premises. (Suite101.com)
'Sea turtles' powering Web use in China Oct 2, 2009
(CNN) -- "China is not on the Internet, it's basically an intranet. Everything is banned by the Great Firewall," says Sherman So, co-author of "Red Wired: China's Internet Revolution.". Sherman So, author of "Red Wired," talks about China's online habits and Internet culture. (CNN -- Tech)
Femtocell solutions: Key questions to ask before you ... Oct 2, 2009
The packets are then transmitted over your Ethernet network, through your firewall, and over your broadband connection to the network operator's servers. At first glance, the femtocell value proposition seems like a win-win for the customer and the network operator. (SearchMobileComputing.com)
Guide to Online Security Oct 1, 2009
A personal firewall is a program that filters traffic to or from a single computer. Many operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows XP and Mac OS X) include firewall protection ... A computer firewall gets its name from the fireproof wall in buildings that acts as a barrier to prevent the spread of fire. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Cyber Security for a Smarter Grid Oct 1, 2009
conducting vulnerability tests and remediating weaknesses with tools such as firewall and intrusion prevention technology. incorporating security into the product development cycle. (Energy Pulse, CO)
> Business Profile: DiVitas is making business phones easier Oct 1, 2009
Vicki Thompson CEO Vivek Khuller said DiVitas; software not only gives workers a single number for their desk and mobile phone, it also helps prevent dropped calls and adds social networking tools behind the corporate firewall. Related News. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Microsoft’s free antivirus program changes game Oct 1, 2009
com: Simple user interface; fast detection of malware in real time; doesn't interfere with other activities on computer; no antispam, identity theft, wireless networking, or firewall protection ... 95 computer protection suite that included identity theft protection, a firewall program, and a file backup utility along with the malware detector. (Boston Globe)
Wrestling with computers: Secure your business computers Sep 30, 2009
So, what you need is a traffic cop known as a firewall. Many of the new antivirus software suites come with firewalls. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Microsoft launches free security Sep 30, 2009
He said alongside the software, people still needed to run a firewall and keep their browser and operating system up to date with the latest patches and fixes. The only restriction on use is that it has to be installed on a "genuine" Windows PC - one whose copy of its operating system has been verified by Microsoft. (BBC News -- Americas)
Don't click on that! Sep 30, 2009
Will your privacy be compromised online. Will your privacy be compromised online. (CNN -- US)
