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Hackers

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DEFINITION: Hacker is a term used by some to mean "a clever programmer" and by others, especially those in popular media, to mean "someone who tries to break into computer systems."

1) Eric Raymond, compiler of The New Hacker's Dictionary, defines a hacker as a clever programmer. A "good hack" is a clever solution to a programming problem  … 
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Recent Vendor Reports on Hackers
Rock Phishing: The Threat and Recommended Countermeasures
sponsored by MarkMonitor
WHITE PAPER: In this paper, we discuss the history of the Rock Phish Gang as well as their attack methodology and how it has evolved. We also review the actions that businesses can take to prevent and defeat an attack by the Rock Phish Gang.
Posted: 10 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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Who Is Fighting Phishing: An Overview of the Phishing Lifecycle and the Entities Involved
sponsored by MarkMonitor
WHITE PAPER: This white paper addresses the lifecycle of a phishing attack and how different entities--including third-party take down services and law enforcement--are involved in the process of disabling phishing sites.
Posted: 10 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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Nationwide Foils Phishers with Markmonitor: Financial Services Giant Achieves ROI with Antiphishing Solutions in Three Months
sponsored by MarkMonitor
CASE STUDY: Nationwide Building Society, a leading financial institution, has seen a dramatic increase in phishing attacks. By using MarkMonito's AntiPhishing solutions they've been able to quickly shut down phishing sites, saving thousands of pounds per month.
Posted: 10 Oct 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 2008
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Defining Your Corporate Mobile Policies
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: It's important that corporate mobile policies cover everything from what types of devices will be available to users, to how and when they can use them Read this e-guide to learn more about developing appropriate mobile policies for your organization
Posted: 22 Sep 2008 | Published: 18 Sep 2008
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System i Security Guide: 6 Common Lapses, Current Issues, and Reporting Tools
sponsored by Bsafe Information Systems
WHITE PAPER: This security runbook guides you through all stages of securing your system. Discover the importance of a company-wide commitment to security.
Posted: 28 Aug 2008 | Published: 28 Aug 2008
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Crimeware: The calm before the storm
sponsored by FireEye
VIDEOCAST: Check out this expert videocast and learn more about recognizing the early signs of attack surveillance and find out what you can do to keep your company's confidential data off the Web.
Posted: 27 Aug 2008 | Premiered: 27 Aug 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Converged Video Network Security
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
WHITE PAPER: Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) has created new opportunities for traditional voice and data carriers, the technology also comes with a high level of risk due to attacks by fraudsters and hackers. Read this paper and learn how to protect yourself.
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2007
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Webinar: Hacking 101
sponsored by IBM
WEBCAST: See how hackers expose and then exploit vulnerabilities in Web applications. In these online sessions, leading security professionals will demonstrate the best ways to prevent attacks, find vulnerabilities, and fix them.
Posted: 29 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Face-Off: Chinese Cyberattacks: Myth or Menace?
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: Security Experts Marcus Ranum & Bruce Schneier Offer Their Opposing Points of View on the U.S. Department of Defense and cyberattacks.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Lockdown
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: Shutting down unneeded services, ports and accounts makes Windows Server 2003 tough to beat.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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New Technologies for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: With the frequent threat of virus attacks, hackers, and the uncontrollable forces that can lead to a loss of data, a data protection plan is serious business. Read this white paper for information on such a plan.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 28 Apr 2008
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Best Practices for Database Security and Compliance
sponsored by Guardium
WEBCAST: Attend this live Webcast with Forrester Principal Analyst Noel Yuhanna to learn about best practices for protecting enterprise data from both external hackers and insiders such as privileged users and disgruntled employees.
Posted: 31 Jan 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Milestones
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: ChoicePoint put data breaches on the front page of The Wall Street Journal, into corporate boardrooms and the consciousness of Americans.
Posted: 11 Jan 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008
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IPTV Business Strategies: A Perspective
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
WHITE PAPER: This paper provides a perspective on positioning IPTV within an overall market strategy and business model to increase the likelihood of commercial success.
Posted: 10 Sep 2007 | Published: 03 Sep 2007
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CSI for the CISO
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: Don't trample evidence in a breach. Missteps in an investigation will cost you in court.
Posted: 06 Sep 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2007
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Targeted Cyber Attacks
sponsored by GFI Software Ltd.
PRODUCT LITERATURE: Cyber attack is the name given by (usually sensationalist) articles and documents describing crimes that occur in a virtual world as opposed to tangible attacks such as war.
Posted: 25 Jun 2007 | Published: 25 Jun 2007
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Editor's Desk: June 2007
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: In times of limited budgets and resources, user groups may offer just the advice and camraderie you need.
Posted: 06 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jun 2007
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Editor's Desk: Recon Pays
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: Determined attackers will go to great pains to exploit you and your applications.
Posted: 13 May 2007 | Published: 01 May 2007
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Ten Ways Hackers Breach Security
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: Hacking, cracking, and cyber crimes can wreak havoc on an organization. This white paper discusses ten common methods hackers use to breach your existing security, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Posted: 09 Feb 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Web Attacks and How to Defeat Them
sponsored by thawte Inc.
WEBCAST: In this second Web Security School webcast, Mike Cobb, Managing Director of Cobweb Applications Ltd., takes an in-depth look at how Web sites are attacked and what you can do to reduce the likelihood of a successful attack.
Posted: 15 Sep 2005 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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MyDoom Covered by INVISUS Guarantee - Industry First for Smaller Businesses: Multi-layered Protection Stops MyDoom in its Tracks
sponsored by INVISUS Computer Security
PRESS RELEASE:INVISUS is the only company that guarantees the protection of its customers' personal computers using its comprehensive security system, the INVISUS PC Security Solution.
Posted: 06 Feb 2004 | Published: 02 Feb 2004
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GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner 3
sponsored by GFI Software Ltd.
TRIAL SOFTWARE:GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.) checks your network for all potential methods that a hacker might use to attack your network.
Posted: 17 Nov 2003 | Published: 01 Nov 2003
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Automatic Web Site Protection
sponsored by Lockstep Systems, Inc.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:WebAgain protects your web site 24/7 and kicks into action to automatically repair the content damage caused by hackers.
Posted: 13 Nov 2003 | Published: 01 Nov 2003
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HACKERS DEFINITION (continued): …  and "hacking" is the act of doing it. Raymond lists five possible characteristics that qualify one as a hacker, which we paraphrase here:
  • A person who enjoys learning details of a programming language or system
  • A person who enjoys actually doing the programming rather than just theorizing about it
  • A person capable of appreciating someone else's hacking
  • A person who picks up programming quickly
  • A person who is an expert at a particular programming language or system, as in "UNIX hacker"
Raymond deprecates the use of this term for someone … 
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