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Selecting Secure Software
Posted by Jeff H. on May 08, 2008
I previously wrote about Secunia's PSI tool to help you keep your desktop updated. Secunia has another good use: checking up on software security history.
PCI Compliance Project
Posted by Jeff H. on May 07, 2008
If you are selling online, you have likely already dealt with or will soon deal with PCI DSS. If you've gone through the audits you know they can be a real pain. We are starting on a new project to test the PCI compliance of the Plesk control panel. We plan on using several different vendors during the process to get an idea of who has the best tools to get this onerous security task completed.
Credit Card Data Still Unsafe Despite PCI
Posted by Jeff H. on April 29, 2008
Today in the Wall Street Journal, there is an article regarding credit-card security failures. Despite passing certification for the PCI Data Security Standard, several major companies had security breaches. Though we work with small businesses, I am not surprised even large ones fall victim when relying on PCI DSS alone. In my experience, PCI DSS often misses key security issues when dealing with credit card data.
How to Stop Email Backscatter
Posted by Jeff H. on March 28, 2008
In the past few weeks, we have seen a sharp rise in email bounces. These bounces are for emails that the person did not send. While there are many reasons you can get a bounce, the current wave appears to be a spamming technique where spammers spoof reply-to addresses.
Plesk not Showing All Domains?
Posted by Jeff H. on February 18, 2008
Assuming you didn't delete them, they're still there! Likely someone (ok probably us) was logged in as the admin and using the handy search box just above the domain listing under the General -> Domain section.
Linux Screen Tutorial and How To
Posted by Jeff H. on January 01, 2008
Learn how to use Linux's screen for remote session management. This tool is great for working on critical tasks without the risk of having your connection dropped.
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