Monthly Archives: January 2012
Security Alert: Symantec’s pcAnywhere Software
Users of any version of Symantec’s pcAnywhere software are advised to stop using this software immediately due to a security breach with the product. A white paper published by Symantec on Wednesday explained that blueprints for the software were stolen … Continue reading
Posted in Security Updates | Tagged exploits, security advisory
Recent Phishing Emails
USC account holders should be on the watch for phish, or fraudulent email messages designed to steal personal information. Phishing schemes may target your USC computing account, your banking accounts, and other online accounts. These messages look legitimate and urge … Continue reading
Posted in Phishing | Tagged email, phishing
January SANS OUCH! Newsletter: Securing Your Home Wifi Network
The SANS (Sysadmin, Audit, Network, Security) Institute publishes a monthly newsletter called OUCH! that address current security awareness issues. This month’s newsletter covers the importance of securing your home wifi network and the steps you should take to secure your … Continue reading
Posted in Recommended Reading | Tagged privacy, wifi
Clean Up Your Social Networking Accounts with MyPermissions
One of the biggest security risks in the social networking arena is third-party applications; those quizzes, games, and special offers you often find on sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Many of us allow these applications access to our personal … Continue reading
Posted in Social Networking | Tagged Facebook, identity theft, privacy, social networking
Critical Security Update for Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft has issued a critical security update affecting its Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 operating systems. This update corrects vulnerabilities in Microsoft .NET Framework that could allow hackers to take control of … Continue reading
Posted in Security Updates | Tagged exploits, microsoft, security advisory, software patches and updates