Sunday, May 29, 2011

Technology News: Exploits & Vulnerabilities: Internet Explorer Flaw Lets Hackers Into the Cookie Jar

By Richard Adhikari

Security researcher Rosario Valotta has apparently discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer that could be used to install malware and forge clicks. The so-called cookiejacking attack involves figuring out the victim's Windows username, knowing which version of Windows the victim is running and tricking the user into selecting the entire content of the stolen cookie.

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Use your mobile phone for secure Web sign-ins | Workers' Edge - CNET News

Use your mobile phone for secure Web sign-ins | Workers' Edge - CNET News

by (May 29th)
In the battle to protect our data, passwords are the first line of defense. Unfortunately, passwords are a pain to manage.

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The Best Web Apps and Online Services: Get the Most Out of the Cloud | PCWorld

By using Web-based applications and storing your files online, you can work from anywhere, on any device, for next to nothing.