Ellen Messmer

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Google blog used to spread malware

Latest example of a bogus blog posting used to spread malware.

By Ellen Messmer

Jan 31, 2008 3 mins

Malware Networking

Symantec previews child-protection software at DEMO

Family Safety software lets kids have a say in online rule-making

By Ellen Messmer

Jan 28, 2008 3 mins

Enterprise Applications Social Networking Apps

Air Force building Cyber Command to thwart network attacks

Lt. Gen. Robert Elder discusses plan to combat online threats against military

By Ellen Messmer

Jan 23, 2008 4 mins

Networking Technology Industry

Al-Qaeda group claims to have strengthened its encryption security

U.S.-based Web site providers find themselves in midst of controversy

By Ellen Messmer

Jan 23, 2008 3 mins

Encryption Networking

First case of “drive-by pharming” identified in the wild

By Ellen Messmer

Jan 22, 2008 2 mins

Hacking Networking

FBI requests spawn network forensics start-up

Packet Analytics debuts with security tool developed at Los Alamos National Lab

By Ellen Messmer

Jan 21, 2008 2 mins

Intrusion Detection Software Network Management Software Network Security

Cyber espionage seen as growing threat to business, government

SANS Institute ranks it No. 3 on cyber menace list

By Ellen Messmer

Jan 17, 2008 8 mins

Botnets Data Breach Malware

Group defines cyberattack prevention rules for nation’s power grid

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sets infrastructure standards

By Ellen Messmer

Jan 17, 2008 3 mins

Critical Infrastructure Networking

Multinational gov’t agencies, vendors set electronic collaboration security plan

Transglobal Secure Collaboration Program is a shared effort between British and American defense agencies and aerospace partners

By Ellen Messmer

Jan 11, 2008 2 mins

Email Clients Networking Software Development

Student antics with cell phones, iPods means heartburn for school IT staff

By Ellen Messmer

Jan 8, 2008 4 mins

Facebook Messaging Apps Network Security

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Ellen Messmer

Articles by Ellen Messmer

Google blog used to spread malware

Symantec previews child-protection software at DEMO

Air Force building Cyber Command to thwart network attacks

Al-Qaeda group claims to have strengthened its encryption security

First case of “drive-by pharming” identified in the wild

FBI requests spawn network forensics start-up

Cyber espionage seen as growing threat to business, government

Group defines cyberattack prevention rules for nation’s power grid

Multinational gov’t agencies, vendors set electronic collaboration security plan

Student antics with cell phones, iPods means heartburn for school IT staff

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Google has started selling TPUs, but still keeps most for itself

Linux XFS has a decade-old race condition allowing full root access

U.S. quantum strategy gets boost with DARPA award, Genesis Mission infusion

Has the hype around ‘Internet of Things’ paid off? | Ep. 145

Episode 1: Understanding Cisco’s Converged SDN Transport

Episode 2: Pluggable Optics and the Internet for the Future

Master Linux Math with the bc Command | Easy CLI Calculations Explained!

Master Linux Math in Seconds: How to Use the expr Command Like a Pro

How to Do Math in the Command Line Using Double Parentheses

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