security concept

GNOME Cleartext Passwords: Bug or Feature?

Linux Today  Mon, 11/02/2009 - 18:02

Ubuntu User: "The current discussion in the Ubuntu forums is about a possible security hole in GNOME, specifically about GNOME registered users having their passwords appear as cleartext on the keyring.

Not a bug, say its defenders, but the security concept behind the GNOME keyring."


 

WASC Honeypot Opens Up With Open Source mod_security

Linux Today  Wed, 07/29/2009 - 08:02

InternetNews: "The idea behind the IT security concept known as the honeypot is all about luring hackers into a server or network so they can be tracked.

The Web Application Security Consortium (WASC) has its own particular brand of honey to attract would-be attackers -- a blend of open source and open proxies."