Apple security flaw could allow hackers to control people’s iPhones. Experts says users should update their software now

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Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and computers that could allow hackers to take complete control of these devices.  The news prompted warnings from security experts for Apple users to update their devices. Here’s what you need to know.  What has Apple said? Not much.  The company released a surprise round […]

How Changing Technology Affects Security

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Security is a tradeoff, a balancing act between attacker and defender. Unfortunately, that balance is never static. Changes in technology affect both sides. Society uses new technologies to decrease what I call the scope of defection — what attackers can get away with — and attackers use new technologies to […]

Computer Security Act of 1987

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Computer Security Act of 1987 In 1987, the U.S. Congress, led by Rep. Jack Brooks, enacted a law reaffirming that the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), a division of the Department of Commerce, was responsible for the security of unclassified, non-military government computer systems. Under the law, the […]

Sucuri SiteCheck – Free Website Security Check & Malware Scanner

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Enter a URL (ex. sucuri.net) and the Sucuri SiteCheck scanner will check the website for known malware, viruses, blacklisting status, website errors, out-of-date software, and malicious code. This website requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript in your browser. Disclaimer: Sucuri SiteCheck is a free website security scanner.Remote scanners have limited access […]

Internet Security Software | Trend Micro

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Internet Security Software | Trend Micro Advanced online protection Advanced online protection Trend Micro Internet Security is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 3273. Rated 3 out of 5 by Sue2013 from Just okay The loading of the program was a bit different than other programs, it disappeared while […]

Science and Technology | Homeland Security

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S&T Mobilizes Key Data to Inform COVID-19 Response The recent and increasingly rapid spread of COVID-19 will present formidable challenges in the effort to contain the outbreak and protect the health and safety of our citizens. The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) is working diligently […]