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PGP creator takes on VoIP security
Phil Zimmermann, who gave free e-mail encryption to the world more than a decade ago in the form of a software called Pretty Good Privacy, is now trying to secure Internet phone calls. Read more »
Debian and Ubuntu OpenSSL generates useless crypto keys
For almost two years the OpenSSL library used by Linux distribution Debian has been generating useless cryptographic keys — although Debian has issued a patch, experts warn that systems may still be exposed. Read more »
Miscreants encrypt files, hold them for ransom
In a new type of online attack, extortionists remotely encrypt user files and then demand money for the key to decode the information. Read more »
MySQL plug-ins to be closed-source
MySQL's move to begin offering parts of its namesake database as closed source only will apply only to plug-ins — such as encryption and compression — according to co-founder David Axmark. Read more »
Beware of ransomware, firm warns
Smaller companies should back up their data if they want to avoid being held to ransom by hackers, a security company has warned. Read more »
Researchers: Digital encryption standard flawed
An encryption standard widely used in digitally signing documents and programs has a flaw in it that could allow for the creation of forgeries, sources said on Wednesday. Read more »
Skype protocol cracked?
Chinese engineers have allegedly cracked Skype's Internet telephony protocol, according to a Thursday blog posting. Read more »
Microsoft's leaner approach to Vista security
Microsoft is talking up support for hardware-based security in Windows Vista, though only a sliver of the company's original plan will make it into the operating system. Read more »
Flaw found in Office encryption
Snoopers could decode password-protected files in Microsoft programs, a security researcher warns. Read more »
PHP, Python, Samba get security tick of approval
Perl, PHP, Python and Samba have been commended for improving security in a report analysing over 250 open-source projects. Read more »
Features (62)
Ten commandments for the security-conscious programmer
Here are the steps from Builder AU that you should take to keep hackers and other security threats at bay. 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 »
XML security standards
When a standard is deployed as openly as XML, businesses are bound to have security concerns. Here are some proposed security standards from Builder.com 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 »
Work with Java Web Start beyond the sandbox
Java Web Start can make deploying Java apps a breeze, but it may prevent those apps from accessing needed resources. Find out how to use Java Network Launching Protocol and application signing to access a user's system resources beyond the sandbox. Read more »
Encrypting .NET configuration files through code
Encryption support for configuration files was added to the .NET Framework beginning with version 2.0. We'll show you examples of controlling encryption and decryption in both VB.NET and C# code. Read more »
Encrypt any file with symmetric cryptography using GPG
Encryption lets you keep your sensitive data, banking information and conversations safely protected by code. Learn how you can use the free GPG utility to protect your data. Read more »
.NET demystifies encryption
.NET makes cryptography a little simpler by putting everything into one SDK. Find out how to encrypt and decrypt a text file with the System.Security.Cryptography namespace. Read more »
Protect your network traffic using Java's encryption features
The Java Development Kit has strong encryption and security support. One of the nicer features is its built-in support for socket communication. Builder.com shows here it's easy to write a client and a server that talk to each other securely with encrypted streams. Read more »
Hack proof your Web services
Web services promise to revolutionise your company's development practices by connecting your company seamlessly with customers and other companies worldwide. With this promise, however, come new threats from hackers and information thieves. Here are some tips for securing your Web Services. Read more »
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5 reasons restricting hacking is not like gun control
-- Let's get it out of the way: Guns don't kill people, people with guns kill people. People with hacking tools can steal your personal data, shut down your system and deface your web site -- but is that any reason to ban them? 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.