Security News Planet

Archive for June, 2010

The security concern is not a new issue, but although it has been considered as one of the major matters, yet it has often failed to get the due importance especially in public places and large scale enterprises. As the time has progressed various forms of crime and corruption have emerged in the society. In case of thefts, the manpower can be utilized but some of the crimes happen secretly which need 24*7 vigilance and inspection.

CCTV Video Security Software provides fool proof security round the clock. The recorded footage helps in identifying the actual culprits who commit the crime. The place chosen for the installation of CCTV is also taken in account for the better provisions of securities. In case of wide areas, several CCTVs can be installed. It is essential to assess the level of requirement for security for the installation of CCTV Video Security Software.  Read more... (281 words, estimated 1:07 mins reading time)

Computer hackers breached the local authority bank accounts in November 2008 and redirected 34.000 dollars in taxpayer money to Russia in an elaborate computer hacking scheme.

The scheme,involved hacking into the local authority computers to steal passwords to withdraw cash through wire transfers, there were four illegal transfers found during a 10-day period.

The money was wired to banks in Florida and Georgia in the United States and at least one transfer was traced to St. Petersburg, Russia. That has law enforcement convinced that Russian organized crime is involved.

Hackers used a virus known as a \”sniffer\” to snag the password and security information from the computer system, that type of virus is also called a key-stroke logger.

The hacking was first discovered on Nov. 14 by the town Treasurer when he discovered the bogus transfers when he went to pay the local authorities bills for that week and didn\’t have enough money. Bank officials told him that he had authorized the transfers in question, which led him to call in police immediately.

The local authorities quickly secured its computer network and they were able to follow the money trail to Florida.  Read more... (747 words, estimated 2:59 mins reading time)

Moneybookers to the Rescue

Data security breaches, identity theft and phishing continue to top the list of complaints filed by defrauded online shoppers. For this reason, e-commerce sites need to set up trusted payment gateways that enable their customers to safely pay by credit or debit card. One of the most popular is Moneybookers, an online payment solution that has extremely high secure transaction rates.

In addition to ecommerce sites beefing up their payment security, outfits like online casinos, money transfer service companies and even governments are getting in on the act. Two agencies in the Philippines recently sanctioned a proposed executive order to set up a system that will allow government offices to keep online transactions secure using “digital signatures.”

Online shopping safety has become even more crucial in these tough economic times. Legitimate online sellers are now embracing the best and most efficient security measures to protect their customers. E-commerce sites are now voluntarily using secure transaction methods when customers order and pay for products, in order to prevent credit card and other information from being stolen.

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When we think about computers, the first thing that usually comes to mind is an assembly of monitor, CPU, keyboard, mouse, hoofers, modem all connected via wires. However, there could be no use with these individual parts if they are not integrated to have the proper working. Life is made very comfortable with these technical innovations. Software helps in integrating the functionalities of all these hardware parts. It gives life to all these parts.  How would you watch your favorite movie or surf the internet with just wires connecting various dumb parts? Computer Software supplies gives you that chance to explore the different aspects of your PC or laptop.

Ask a lay man what does the term software mean? In technical terms computer software refers to programs that control and activates the hardware component. It could mean application software like word processor, a firmware used on electronic circuit boards or even middleware that controls the distributed control systems. The basic software present in every household or office is the operating system in the personal computer. Without that, you would not find the start button on the bottom left of your screen or the host of icons providing innumerable applications.  Read more... (494 words, estimated 1:59 mins reading time)