Andrew Jaquith
Andrew Jaquith
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Protect the most important things. For instance, store customers' credit-card information on a transactional server, but harness software that can encrypt the data. It is important to keep data where adequate protections are available.
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They have a number of different code bases, which can be hard to manage, ... They need a product that brings together their antivirus, configuration management, personal firewall and intrusion-protection technologies.
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But the fact that there was a security breach is troubling, especially if there are no technical fixes available to protect the system,
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If the worm can embed itself in a user's program, it becomes a widespread problem.
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Clearly, the user doesn't benefit from these default settings.
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I hope H&R Block doesn't do it again. The likelihood of Congress criminalizing disclosure of private information is growing.
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It's good to see Microsoft helping bring fraudsters like these to justice.
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This type of problem is not unique to Microsoft, but they seem to keep making the same mistakes. The vulnerability is noteworthy because hackers could create an automated exploit that would impact the vast number of Windows users.
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There could be demand for the technology developed through Higgins, because there are those enterprises that have no interest in adopting a Microsoft solution and want a viable alternative.
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Up to three licenses is a real good deal. I think it is very consumer-friendly and a good deal for families and SOHO (small office, home office) type businesses.
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Traditional signature-based security products can't stop zero-day attacks. Our research shows that while 99% of corporations have deployed anti-virus software, nearly two-thirds (64%) nonetheless suffered virus or worm outbreaks that disrupted at least one business unit. Behavioral security solutions are an increasingly important part of a balanced security program.
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This Scarlet Letter approach was very effective in deterring similar thefts.
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With more people getting involved, identity management is getting more complicated instead of simpler. A single solution would simplify the process, and all of these offerings do the same things.
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The problem with most security products is that they require people to change their behavior, so vendors need to make it as simple as possible for all users to take the necessary steps to protect themselves.