Nmap version 6.0 features many significant enhancements, including full support for IPv6 By Joab Jackson IDG News Service (New York Bureau) — Preparing for the eventual widespread conversion to IPv6, the Nmap Project has updated its namesake security scanning tool so it can scan IPv6 networks using a variety of novel techniques. Nmap Security Scanner version […]
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List of Top 20 Network Penetration Testing tools : 1. Nessus2. Zenmap3. Angry IP Scanner4. IP Scanner5. GFI lanGuard6. SoftPerfect Network Scanner7. SolarWinds Network Tool8. Global Network Inventory Scanner9. Superscan10. Advanced IP Scanner11. Retina12. Advanced LAN Scanner13. Emco Remote Installer SE14. Ghost Port Scan15. Lizard System Network Scanner16. Yaps17. MiTec Network Scanner18. LanSpy19. Knocker20. Local
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by Paul Ducklin A recently-patched bug in the widely-used sudocommand makes for interesting reading. The patch reminds us of some important points in security-related programming. The UNIX sudo command is usually translated to mean “do as superuser” – in other words, it lets you run administrative commands one at a time, without logging in as the superuser (root, in UNIX parlance).
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Now that Facebook is flush with cash (and expectations), here’s what we have to watch out for. By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal, PCWorld After all the attention, clamor, and expectations Facebook is now a publicly traded company worth $104 billion. With shares trading at a hundred times earnings, Facebook is under a lot of pressure to increase the profit
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Shane McGlaun (Blog) Everyone is aware that smartphones can be hacked and are a potential source of security vulnerability for personal and private data. The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning for medical devices and smartphones noting that the devices can expose patient data and lead to cyber security issues. The DHS issued
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By Edwin Kee Life in the cloud is not all peachy keen it seems, as a handful of iCloud accounts have been compromised despite being protected by secure, randomly generated passwords. This has led to speculation by the iCloud community in general that a security breach might have happened on Apple’s servers. According to one of those
The GeekSquad exists to handle simple tech problems for folks who don’t find them all that simple. Like PC or email client setup. And along the way, they might pass along a few best practice tips to less knowledgable customers. Like writing down your email password on a piece of paper and handing it to a
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Once in a while, someone comes up with the idea that firewalls are really not all that necessary. Most recently, Roger Grimes of Infoworld [1][2]. I am usually of the opinion that we definitely probably need firewalls. But I think the points made by the anti-firewall faction offer some insight into not only why we
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By John Strand In this episode we discuss the origin of legacy vulnerabilities. We also discuss the Amnesty International hack and how it takes a special jackass to hack a charity.
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By John Fontana Summary: A developer has created a password analysis tool that examines patterns to determine password strength and concludes password-creation policies are the real enemy of solid passwords. Passwords stink because policies for creating them typically focus only on composition and can’t measure strength, according to developer Cameron Morris. The time it takes to crack
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