Archive for the 'Security' Category

New Firefox Beta Patches Memory Leaks, Adds Security

Tuesday night, Mozilla announced the availability of Firefox 3 Beta 3. As with earlier betas of the number 2 browser, this release is only intended for developers and testers, not for general consumer use.
The browser’s developers have made about 1,300 changes to the software, including better security, bug fixes, performance enhancements, and user interface improvements.
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12 Privacy and Security Issues Your Customers Care About

Your website’s privacy information and security settings can be significant hurdles when it comes to gaining trust with your visitors. Establishing trust is paramount to enticing visitors to make that final commitment, whether that be making a purchase, choosing to provide their info, or simply making initial contact with you.
Your job is to make sure […]

SSL is a Lousy Band Aid

Security practitioners love SSL, and with good reason. It is well designed with support for multiple encryption protocols, and is easily reconfigured in case any should get cracked or outdated. It is an incredibly useful tool, protecting transactions as they cross otherwise insecure channels such as the Internet. It’s also great for certificate-based bilateral authentication, […]