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Can you really justify having Java installed on your main web browser any more? Even if you have installed the latest security patch? Via Gust MEES 
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AdaptiveMobile today sheds light on the extent of a new global SMS spam threat. According to Ongoing Threat Analysis (OTA) which examines mobile security threats from around the world, consumers should to be on the lookout for fraudulent spam texts informing them they have won a free Apple product such an iPad, iPhone or MacBook. Via Gust MEES
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A focus on child safety is among the top state laws taking effect at the start of 2013. In many states, new laws take effect on Jan. 1, 2013
Now It’s Your Turn
With all this new legislation, it should be a reminder that if the government is concerned about the safety of your kids online, you should be concerned too.
===> It is ultimately the parents’ responsibility to protect their children both off line and online. <===
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Breanne Hemann's comment,
April 12, 2014 10:12 PM
I agree that some measures are needed to protect children from the harms that can come with the internet. However, I do believe there is only so much that the government can do before it begins to affect citizens freedom. How will these new laws affect internet users? Will it be a positive move on the governments part?
Lauren Heim's curator insight,
May 7, 2014 10:58 PM
I think this is a good and bad idea. I think it's by far an invasion of privacy but i also believe that it will save a lot of lives and that overrules invasion of privacy. So it's probably not a bad idea considering cyber bullying has only gotten worse. 
Abigail Beinborn's comment,
May 8, 2014 1:28 PM
I agree that this is a good idea for the government to keep children safe on the internet. People are becoming more violent and violating a lot of people's personal business on the internet. I believe that the internet is becoming more unsafe.
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The National Security Agency's Perfect Citizen program hunts for vulnerabilities in 'large-scale' utilities, including power grid and gas pipeline controllers, new documents from EPIC show. Read this article by Declan McCullagh on CNET News. Via Gust MEES
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Malware attacks on mobile devices are on the rise. Lookout and Avast can help protect your smartphone from hackers and thieves.
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free?tag=Mobile-Security
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Zhao KQiang's curator insight,
March 27, 2014 7:03 AM
focus on the how apps effect on the phone security it recall me to check the apps of my phone
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A screenshot of the fraudulent installer asking for a Mac user's phone number.
Time for Apple users to heed a lesson Windows users have long learned the hard way: Don’t hand out your cell phone number to untrusted applications downloaded from the Web. On Tuesday, Russian antivirus firm Doctor Web reported the appearance of a new strain of Mac-focused malware that queries users for their cellphone number when they try to install a piece of legitimate software. If the user enters a phone number, he or she receives a text message asking for a reply with a registration code. Responding implicitly signs up the user for a series of recurring mobile charges to their carrier’s account. Read more, a MUST: http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/12/12/new-mac-malware-scams-users-into-signing-up-for-cellphone-charges/?utm_campaign=techtwittersf&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social Via Gust MEES
Gust MEES's curator insight,
December 12, 2012 7:06 PM
"Apple's slogan was =>'Think Different' <= + with ALL the malware around YOU should do so + get protection as well as #ProactiveThinking ;)
Gust MEES's curator insight,
December 12, 2012 7:10 PM
"Apple's slogan was =>'Think Different' <= + with ALL the malware around YOU should do so + get protection as well as #ProactiveThinking ;)
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Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web informs users about a new Trojan for Mac OS X dubbed Trojan.SMSSend.3666. Via Gust MEES
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Attackers have expanded their attacks beyond the Windows platform to include Mac OS X and Android. 27 Percent of All Cybercrime Linked to the ‘Blackhole’ Exploit Kit, Sophos said.
Even though the overall market share for Mac OS X remains small compared to other platforms, the number of Mac threats are growing as more users switch. Flashback, the malware that reportedly infected hundreds of thousands of Apple systems in April was the largest mass attack this year, but it's not the only Mac malware out there. In a typical week, SophosLabs detects 4,900 pieces of OS X malware on Mac computers.
===> In a snapshot of Mac malware detected over a one-week period in August, SophosLab detected various variants of fake antivirus, codecs and Flash player. <===
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Nearly two-thirds of IT professionals have admitted that they do not encrypt data stored on portable storage devices.
According to a survey of 106 delegates at IP Expo 2012 by iStorage, 64 per cent admitted to not encrypting data held on portable storage devices, while fewer (than those surveyed in 2011) believed that data loss was a serious concern. (!!!???)
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I am actually preparing a new FREE course about the "Cyber-Security Practice-the basics" which everyone can and should learn, very easy actually... There will be also included a FREE solution for encrypting the complete Hard Disk, stay tuned... It will be published here (soon):
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Integrating OESIS Framework enables solutions such as SSL VPN, NAC and others to detect, classify and manage thousands of third party applications. Use OESIS for powerful software manageability.
- OESIS Framework is a cross platform, open development framework which enables software engineers and technology vendors to develop products that detect, classify and manage thousands of third-party software applications. OESIS Framework is perfect for SSL VPN, network access control (NAC), support tools and other solutions requiring software manageability.
- OESIS Framework consists of software development libraries, source code, and XML files. It provides 4 major components for software manageability:
- OESIS Local - libraries that may be embedded in your client to enable the detection, classification and management of endpoint applications
- http://www.opswat.com/products/security-score
Read more, very interesting...: http://www.opswat.com/products/oesis-framework
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Gust MEES's curator insight,
July 23, 2013 8:49 AM
Free open-source disk encryption software for Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X, and Linux
TrueCrypt - Free Open-Source Disk Encryption - Documentation
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McAfee SiteAdvisor software is a free browser plug-in that provides simple Web site safety ratings and a Secure Search box so you can surf, search and shop more safely.
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- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/10/11/learning-basics-of-cyber-security-by-easy-to-follow-steps/
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Learn more: http://www.siteadvisor.com/download/mac.html?q=promo
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So here we are with the first Cyber Attacks Timeline for 2013 covering the first half of January. Apparently the new year has begun with an intense activity by Cyber Crooks. Hacktivists and Cyber C... Via Gust MEES
Gust MEES's curator insight,
January 18, 2013 1:42 PM
A LOT from Education in there, about time to learn the basics of Cyber-Security ;)
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- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/10/11/learning-basics-of-cyber-security-by-easy-to-follow-steps/
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Answers questions about removing older Java versions after installing a newer version and whether you need multiple versions of Java installed on your system. Via Gust MEES
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Compromised websites have been an attractive target for cyber-criminals. These websites distribute different malwares designed to steal valuable information from the victim’s machine. McAfee has recently encountered a compromised website which distributes malicious .jar file and Fake AV.
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Gust MEES's curator insight,
December 24, 2012 2:55 PM
As with e-Learning, m-Learning and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) every one is visiting websites, so this should be of interest to anyone! Especially Education, Teachers, Educators, Instructors, Professors SHOULD be aware of this and accept the fact that Learning and Teaching basics of Cyber-Security in 21st Century is a MUST!
===> Be AWARE of the MALWARE! <=== Check also my other FREE courses here: -http://gustmees.wordpress.com/category/get-smart-with-5-minutes-tutorials/
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Tom Kellermann discusses the changes we can expect to see in 2013
The world has reached a point of inflection in cybercrime. As cyberspace abounds with cyber privateers, and many nations of the world become havens for these modern-day pirates, it appears that 2013 is the year of hacking for criminal gain.
In our recently released predictions for 2013, our CTO Raimund Genes illustrated his strategic vision per the future of cybercrime. The predictions highlight improvements in threats we will encounter in 2013, more specifically on the attack vectors used by cybercriminals. Raimund predicts that attackers will shift their strategy from developing sophisticated malware to focusing on the means to infiltrate networks and evade detection. Via Gust MEES
Gust MEES's curator insight,
December 23, 2012 11:09 AM
===> Be AWARE of the MALWARE! <===
Check also my other FREE courses here:
- http://gustmees.wordpress.com/category/get-smart-with-5-minutes-tutorials/
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An infographic from security-testing company Veracode explores the rise of data breaches and what it could mean for businesses and consumers. Via Gust MEES
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Apple users who think they're immune to malware and other bugs need to pay attention: A new Trojan is infecting Apple computers in order to obtain victims' phone numbers and rob them via unexpected premium SMS charges.
The Trojan, which masks itself as downloadable software, presents victims with a legitimate-looking installation wizard that asks for their phone number in order to verify or authenticate the install. Read more: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/macs-hit-new-wave-money-stealing-malware-1C7563684 Via Gust MEES
Gust MEES's curator insight,
December 13, 2012 2:52 PM
Nobody is perfect! "Apple's slogan was =>'Think Different' <= #Mac + #Apple users ===> SO DO SO + get protected ;) #Learning basics of #Cybersecurity
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Kaspersky Lab released its annual Kaspersky Security Bulletin, which provides the overall malware and cyber-threat statistics for 2012.
===> The report revealed significant growth of Mac-specific malware and an explosive growth in the number of threats targeting the Android platform. <===
Overall, Kaspersky Lab detected and blocked more than 1.5 billion web-based attacks in 2012 and more than 3 billion infected files.
At the present time Kaspersky Lab detects and blocks more than 200,000 new malicious programs every day, a significant increase from the first half of 2012, when 125,000 malicious programs were detected and blocked each day on average.
===> Servers located in the United States were the most frequently used to host and deliver malicious objects (25.5% of all incidents). Russia occupies the second place with 19.6% followed by the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. <===
This is a significant change compared to years past: in 2010 the majority of malware was hosted in China. Changes in domain registration policies and other regulations taken by Chinese authorities resulted in the rapid decline of malicious hosts originating from the country.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.net-security.org/malware_news.php?id=2352
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Governments need to know what problems the cybersecurity legislation is meant to address, or they will face public backlash over the possible intrusions to their personal rights.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.zdnet.com/clueless-officials-hamper-cybersecurity-law-making-7000008140/?s_cid=e550
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You have a secret that can ruin your life. It’s not a well-kept secret, either. Just a simple string of characters—maybe six of them if you’re careless, 16 if you’re cautious—that can reveal everything about you.
Thanks to an explosion of personal information being stored in the cloud, tricking customer service agents into resetting passwords has never been easier.
===> All a hacker has to do is use personal information that’s publicly available on one service to gain entry into another. <===
Big THANKS to my online friend Kevin https://twitter.com/kevin_corbett for having shared this link with me
Read more, a MUST: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/11/ff-mat-honan-password-hacker/all/
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Article by Neil DuPaul
The BYOD revolution. You’ve heard of it, you know it’s coming, some believe it’s already here. Is it inevitable? Will it change the way we do business? No matter what you believe, you need to understand the security threats that come along with BYOD and how to best protect yourself and your business against them. Join Joe Worker and Joe IT as we walk you through the basics of BYOD and mobile security!
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Sheryl Sandberg confirms Facebook's commitment to keeping people safe online with support for the joint declaration today between the European Commission and US Department of Homeland Security.
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My curation about "World efforts for a more secure Internet":
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A MUST follow instructions!!!
===> A MUST follow instructions!!! <===
Use one browser where Java is disabled for normal surfing! Use a second one where Java is enabled for making eBanking + other sites which require Java...
Make sure YOU have the last update and delete ALL previous versions of JAVA on your hard disk!
Learn more:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet?tag=Java-vulnerabilities
- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/cyber-hygiene-ict-hygiene-for-population-education-and-business/
- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/safer-internet-day-2013-sid2013-participation/