PayPal security key

Add an extra level of security when you log in to your PayPal account by using the PayPal Security Key [...]

Linux vs. Vista: How Does Security Stack Up?

For consumers looking to boost their computers' security, is Vista the way to go? Or can Linux provide greater protection from hacker attacks? Check o [...]

Windows security checklist

Found this list a Kottke (he found it elsewhere but that's been removed). It's a security checklist for Windows users; very useful. [...]

Background Images Security Flaw?

Article at Colly Logic about using background images with a:visited and a:active and creating a security flaw in the process making it possible to t [...]

Security flaw in Opera

A major security flaw in the Opera browser in versions prior to 7.54 means users can read your email! If you're an Opera user download the latest v [...]

Test your pages in various browsers security settings

It's always good practice when developing web pages to test them in browsers with default settings as it is most likely that your users wil [...]

Windows in critical condition

Microsoft have raised another security issue with Window by detecting more critical flaws ... you'll need to download more patches from the update si [...]

Protected Mode in Vista IE7

From the IE Blog:Microsoft Windows Vista introduced an enhanced security model that we were able to build on in Vista's version of IE7. I want to tell [...]

Link dump #150

web hosting

If you're looking for hosting, Wordpress recommends a few. [...]

567,000 private MySpace pictures

567,000 private MySpace profile photos have been nicked in a major security breach. Story at Wired:A 17-gigabyte file purporting to contain more [...]

Link dump #66

This Recording top 20

IE in Windows XP SP2

High level summary of the XP SP2 security patches etc.. [...]

isolated 1000

Rissington Podcast

Just got a chance to listen to the first Rissington Podcast (and the 'Pilot' episode)... both great. [...]

End of free music?

Software developed to stop illegal P2P song trading: article at ZD NET News. [...]

UK anti-spam law

Article taken from The Register:New UK anti-spam laws coming into effect tomorrow will have limited effect in turning the tide in the fight against [...]

Old version

Get older versions of programs...because newer isn't always better! Includes web browers, FTP programs and security software. [...]

Red for Burma

Microsoft moves beyond patches

Conceding that its strategy of patching Windows holes as they emerge has not worked, Microsoft plans next week to outline a new security effort focus [...]

FlatPress

FlatPress is like Wordpress but built on flat files rather than a database. [...]

Link dump #32

30th November