Security Definition and 186 Threads

So here's the situation: A few months ago, my dad decided to try a free internet security trial from Trend Micro. It simply involves downloading updates about once a day, and a routine scan for potential viruses. Everything was fine for the first few months, but just today it reported that...

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/07/us/07numbers.html?_r=1 Ouch?!

Which of the following means of communications is it safe to transmit sensitive data such as a credit card number or a social security number through: 1) cell phone 2) landline phone 3) fax 4) snail mail ? I have been trying to use google to get an answer to this question, but that did...

Note: Please DO NOT post speculative comments without some type of scientific validation. Anyway, here's my comment/question: With the advances in physics, I accept that there are some technologies which are kept from the general public due mostly to national security concerns; such as...

The past and current administration have run up record deficits, with a large portion of this coming from foreign nations - China in particular. Our dependence on Chinese credit means that they will have a large say in dictating our policies. Nothing is forcing them to buy our bonds, and our...

The other day I learned that my bank canceled my debit card. After talking to several people on the phone I was able to find out rather little about what happened. Apparently some merchant or investigative agency contacted my bank to tell them that my card information may have been...

Homework Statement The security alarm on a parked car goes off and produces a frequency of 735 Hz. The speed of sound is 343 m/s. As you drive toward this parked car, pass it, and drive away, you observe the frequency to change by 78.4 Hz. At what speed are you driving? 2. The attempt at...

Hey guys, I was wondering what brand of internet security software would you recommend for the PC? I am currently using Norton Internet Security 2009, however, I hear some of the other brands are better such as McAfee and Trend Micro? What do you guys think of Norton 360? Its just that I have...

McCain supported this. I'm not clear on his current position, but it certainly speaks to his judgement. Of course the fundamentals of the economy are strong. http://www.aflcio.org/issues/politics/mccain_retirement.cfm http://articles.latimes.com/2008/may/19/nation/na-obama19

Okay, I used to paint a lot, but I haven't done any painting lately. I decided to sell my paint supplies and brushes and easel. I was gathering everything together and decided I'll just paint one last one before I give it up. The only problem was I didn't have any canvas. So I'm looking around...

I'm an EE major and I kind of want to go into a job where my skills can be used to make this country safer against terrorism. I understand that the risk of terrorism is small, but the consequences of a chemical, biological, or radiological strike would be unspeakable. I want to prevent such...

Is there such a classical scheme? I only know of those which offer security from computationally bounded attacks.

I know the conflicts between Israel and other Arab and middle eastern countries have been mentioned many times in PF. Rarely is it ever mentioned why we should continue supporting Israel . Since the 1970''s , the United states has given is a total estimate of 1.3 trillion dollars of taxpayers...

The Supreme Court basically told us that Americans have a right to own a handgun. How exactly does handgun ownership makes an individual and his/her property safer? This is simply the equivalent of a child covering him/herself with a bedsheet to ward off the evil monsters. Any burglar with a...

Since there's no thread about this yet: http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gK64eeNme-jyZF-g9qsIQhGe64vA That's an understatement! Check out this report from the National Security Archive about a newly-declassified military powerpoint from 2003(!)...

Homeland... Security?? Is there any definitive evidence that the formation of the Department of Homeland Security and the many operations/rules ect. that it carries out to protect the US, has prevented or even lowered the risk of a terrorist attack or terrorist activity? My point being that...

Gun T-Shirt was a "security risk" Words fail me... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7431640.stm

Questions On Security Mirrors! Help! Hello anyone who can help me! I am from Aus, Yr 9 and need some help for an assignment. Here are the questions: What type of mirror is used in shops as the Security mirror? - i have already answered this Why is this type of mirror used?- have...

As the FatherLand/MotherLand/ApplePieLand industry gets weirder - I can't work out if this is a spoof or not! http://dhsnnw.org/index.html

I need to come up with a topic to present in one of my classes but I'm having a hard time coming up with something. I thought about doing a presentation on video security or how a cable box is securing the incoming video but someone else is doing it. I thought about maybe doing it on some type...

So I'm taking a computers for business class and the teacher did a lecture on how everyone on the interent is trying to steal from me. One thing he talked about was phishing. What I don't get, and he couldn't really answer, is that phisherman(phishers?) use websites to mimic legit sites to get...

If I get a "Secret" clearance through my summer internship, will it last the 10 years as it says on websites, or will I still have to be employed with a company that requires it in order for it to stay active? So if I work for a defense contractor this summer, and choose to work with a company...

I have accepted a job offer at a company that is contingent upon a security clearance. The start date for the job is in mid June (I graduate in May), however the clearance process has just started. I keep getting a lot of offers for interviews with other companies (that do not require...

just after cleaning its CPU fan because of its noise...when a open many sites and navigate and when i login to any site (it happenned 3 times while signing into yahoo), a security alert says "information you exchange with this site cannot be viewed or changed by others. However, there is a...

im 21 and curently a security guard. my dad go hurt and i had to get a job straight out of high school to help support my family doing so putting my education on hold.My question is if the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interdisciplinary Studies - Math and Physics at Ellis College online would be a...

This is something Bush has gotten right--the need for social security reform NOW http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/social-security/ I pretty much have to agree with a lot of Bush admin's stance on SS reform. What gives baby boomers the right to think that they can burden my generation...

The woman in this article worked first for the FBI and then for the CIA. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/13/AR2007111302033.html?hpid=sec-nation There is additional information in this CBS link...

Should we all be as angry as this congressman is? Bush officials have denied Congressman Peter DeFazio from his duty to review classified White House documents that describe how the Administration plans to conduct the US government if martial law is declared. He's angry that the bush...

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Is it worth it, one seems to miss out on everything, ok i get paid buckets of money, but i never have time to spend it, but then i am almost my own boss and do not have to put up with the day to day triva, just the c--p that the day shift leaves me with, stuff that they say they had no time to...

I am planning to persuade the Computer Hardware Engineer career. And I also planning to work in CA(San Jose) or AZ(Phoenix). So i wonder will you get a good pay ? Is there a big chance that i will be laid off.

Rather than continue the healthcare and other issues in the Vote Republican thread, I decided to open a separate thread. These two issues are mentioned in a number of other threads related to economics, politics and role of government in the lives of citizens. AARP is now emphasizing...

http://news.monstersandcritics.com/uk/news/article_1324460.php/Britain_steps_up_security_after_Glasgow_airport_attack__2nd_Roundup_

While many were busy talking about closing Guantanamo, a Haliburton subsidiary was busy building a new maximum security unit. It seems to me that $37 million is a lot to pay for a plain concrete building with only 178 cells. A number of prisoners, oops make that detainees, were being put into...

Sure it is working in a few places, nice photo op though. Click on the link, then click on the picture of the stadium lights. http://www.azstarnet.com/dailystar/177688 The border isn't like that except in a very few places. It is like this...

This may not be the best place to ask something like this, but I want to know how website security systems work. I don't have any malicious intent. Its just that cryptography interests me. How does encoding/decoding data over the net work?

Here's a calculator that estimates how long you'll live based on your family history and lifestyles. http://www.livingto100.com/ Those of you advanced in years that are concerned about the coming Social Security crisis should take up some bad habits. The rest of us will appreciate you...

I got a difficulty in my final year project.It is made on steganography.But I don't understand how to provide network security during data transfer..though we know it theoretically bt dealing it practically is a bit problamatic..In it we are using image file as carrier file ..i need some...

Hello, Can anybody tell me of a good website that provides information about network security?Someone recommended www.infolocktech.com. Any recommendations on this? werstyle teen

Does anyone here have any kind of security system for their vehicle? I'm thinking of getting one if I can find one for a decent price, probably cheaper to get one vs paying for windows and whatnot every time something happens. Seems like in my parking garage the vehicles with security systems...

Just now on Al Jazeera TV, Ronald Noble of Interpol was interviewed. Interpol maintains a database of stolen and lost passports and has millions of them on file. He is concerned because they set up a database with which any government can check the validity of people passing through customs...

Government workers are sleeping at the wheel. Why in Gods name would information on a National Nuclear Security Administration's computer be hackable? Perhaps the NSA should use their high tech equipment to take a closer look at other federal government agencies...

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Just like there is the Entropy theorem which proves that you can perform lossless compression only upto a certain limit, is there a theorem which proves that perfect Security of data is impossible?

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/business/national/story/3181469p-11893943c.html So, tax breaks that help to increase the demand for oil... Whose side are these guys on?

http://www.abqtrib.com/albq/nw_national/article/0,2564,ALBQ_19860_4475139,00.html This is simply beyond belief!

Andrew Sullivan From the March 2006 issue of PC World magazine Posted Monday, January 30, 2006 ! http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,124510,tk,wbxnws,00.asp

This is pretty scary. I can't believe the government has the right to deny which books we can read. 1984 here we come. http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily/12-05/12-17-05/a09lo650.htm

This is upsetting but I thought I should pass it along. Check your Drivers license. Now you can see anyone's Driver's License on the Internet, including your own! I just searched for mine and there it was. . . picture and all! Thanks Homeland Security! Where are our rights? I definitely...

There has been talk of increasing the number of permanent members in the Security Council. The countries who have made the strongest demands for permanent seats are Japan, Germany and India. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UN_Security_Council" So, what are your opinions on the expansion of the...