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A security researcher has reported a serious vulnerability in BIND 9, the software widely used in the Internet

Virtualization is proving to be a technology of choice for certain cost-saving initiatives, but industry observers are sounding the alarms on the security realities of a virtual enterprise

Attackers are trying to take advantage of a newly-disclosed vulnerability in several of Microsoft Corp.'s server products that could allow them to run unauthorized code on affected computers, the company has warned

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Are there any pitfalls to using SSID cloaking? Many organizations use SSID cloaking as a mechanism to add a layer of security to the WLAN. This technique requires that all users have knowledge of the SSID to connect to the wireless network. While this is commonly viewed as a mechanism to improve security and is a recommended best-practice by the PCI Data Security Standard, it can reduce the effective security of the WLAN.

The next time you're at an airport looking for a wireless hot spot, and you see one called "Free Wi-Fi" or a similar name, beware -- you may end up being victimized by the latest hot-spot scam hitting airports across the country. Here's how to protect yourself.