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General Security & Privacy Resources
The best defenses against the many dangers lurking on the Internet are awareness
and information. Because security and privacy threats are so pervasive and
increasing in number and potency, staying on top of threats and means of protection
is crucial.
Steve Gibson, rightly famous for his Shields Up! website and free software (e.g.,
"UnPlug n' Pray"), launched a new service with TechTV's Leo Laporte in 2005. Every
Thursday afternoon they create a 20-25 minute audio column about personal
computer security called "Security Now!" The topics covered include personal
passwords (a must read), NAT routers as firewalls (another must read),
"HoneyMonkeys" (no, I'm not making that up), unbreakable WiFi security, and bad
WiFi security. The audio broadcasts are archived in several formats , including a text
file, a PDF version, and an HTML webpage . There is also an option to receive an
email reminder whenever the page is updated. Gibson has the ability to cut through
the jargon to explain these topics clearly and to offer practical advice on how to
handle personal computer security issues.
Security Now!
http://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm
The following are a few more of the many excellent sites providing news,
information, and advice on Internet privacy and security.
Center for Privacy and Technology Ten Ways to Protect Privacy Online
http://www.cdt.org/privacy/guide/basic/topten.html
EPIC Online Guide to Privacy Resources
http://www .epic.org/privacy/privacyresourcesfag.html
Georgi Guninski Security Research
Security Focus
http://www.guninski.com/
http://www.securityfocus.com/
Yahoo News Computer Security
http://fullcoverage.yahoo.com/fc/Tech/Computer Security
Yahoo News Cybercrime and Internet Fraud
http://news.yahoo.com/fc/Tech/Cybercrime and Internet Fraud/
Yahoo News Internet Privacy
http://news.yahoo.com/fc/Tech/lnternet Privacy/
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