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Microsoft wireless keyboard hacked from 50 metres
Swiss researchers say they can log keystrokes from Microsoft's wireless keyboards from up to 50 metres away using special radio equipment, and are close to being able to control affected computers remotely. Read more »
German coder beats WWII Colossus
A German coder has beaten the British team operating the legendary WWII code-breaking computer Colossus in a cipher-cracking contest. Read more »
A shifting landscape for e-mail security
Cisco Systems' purchase of e-mail security specialist IronPort Systems is another sign that big-name vendors are taking over the spam fight, analysts say. Read more »
Spam is born in the USA
The vast majority of spam originates in the United States and like last, much of it is pornographic in nature. Read more »
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Encrypting configuration data in ASP.NET 2.0
Learn how to protect data stored in a configuration file via encryption and describe new features available in ASP.NET 2.0. We'll begin with an overview of the encryption options and continue with the actual encryption of data values in a configuration file. Read more »
Learn to use the openssl command-line program
OpenSSL can be used to create, request, sign, and revoke certificates and can also be used to perform other cryptographic operations such as creating hashes for files, testing SSL connections, and more. Read more »
Understanding the Java security model
The Java security model, introduced in Java 2, is the basis of highly secured and distributed enterprise Java applications. We'll show you the basics. Read more »
Establish more effective security capabilities with OpenSSH
Longtime Linux admins know that SSH, the "Secure Shell" protocol, is one of the most handy and potentially critical utilities in their software toolbox. We'll show you how to get it up and running in no time. Read more »
Use SSL to secure your Apache-based e-commerce transactions
Secure Sockets Layer technology ensures that transactions are encrypted and safe from outside influences. Get the basics of setting up SSL on Apache in this overview. Read more »
Use mod_ssl to configure Apache keys and certificates
The SSL is vital to the secure operation of many Web site transactions . This article will show you how to tweak the Apache mod_ssl module for your web site. Read more »
Master the basics of Java Cryptography Extension (JCE)
Security is an often-overlooked aspect of application development. This article begins a three-part series exploring JCE fundamentals. Read more »
Implementing client-side code for SSL in JDK 1.3
If you want to add Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) functionality to your Java 1.3 application, you must supply server and client-side code. builder.com takes a look at the server-side requirements. Read more »
Gain SSL functionality in JDK 1.3
If you want to add SSL to your Java 1.3 applications, you'll need to work with some external packages to support it. Here's a look at the setup, along with the server-side code. Read more »
Tools for securing your XML documents
The W3C offers two specifications for securing your XML documents, XML Signature and XML Encryption. Find out which tools can help create secure XML documents that adhere to these standards. Read more »
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Social news start-up Streem shuts downSydney social news start-up Streem will shut down this afternoon, according to a heartfelt notice posted on the site this morning by its founder Elgar Welch. Read more »
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Space pr0n, patent karma and Yang out -- Club Builder
On Club Builder this week: how NASA plans to get the Internet into space, Jerry Yang is out the door at Yahoo and Brendan Eich discusses javascript engine competition.