Obama, Chinese leader talk global challenges Nov 17, 2009
When asked about China s control of the Internet through a firewall that blocks access to certain popular websites such as Facebook and Twitter, Obama was measured, not criticizing his hosts directly ... Tao Weishuo, 24, a postgraduate student from Fudan University, said, I strongly disagree with what Obama said about the Internet firewall. (Boston Globe)
Will Investors Find Safe Haven With Network Security Company? Nov 17, 2009
Its lead product is the FortiGate appliance, which combines firewall, VPN, anti-virus, intrusion prevention, Web filtering, anti-spam, and WAN acceleration. The line is numbered according to the size of the customer. (Investors Business Daily)
Obama's message censored Nov 17, 2009
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES * Obama nudges Hu on currency - 1 hr ago Obama Challenges China On Human Rights - 1 hr ago Obama prods for individual freedoms in message to China - 8 hrs ago Obama presses Internet freedoms in China - 8 hrs ago Barack Obama tackles Great Firewall of China - 8 hrs ago * Requires registration. SHARED. (BBC News -- Americas)
Access to Obama Remarks Blocked in China Nov 17, 2009
"I strongly disagree with what Obama said about the Internet firewall," said Tao Weishuo, a 24-year old postgraduate student from Fudan University. "I think all Chinese people have Internet freedom -- we can speak out freely on the Internet about current social affairs." He said the question to him came from a Web site outside China. (CBS News)
Obama takes on the 'Great Firewall' Nov 17, 2009
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China applies muzzle to Obama speech Nov 17, 2009
He even ducked the only edgy question - from his ambassador, Jon Huntsman - about the great ''firewall'' of China. The lengths that the Chinese Government went to to prevent its people from connecting directly with Mr Obama is a measure of how far the state has tightened its grip on society recently, as well as the respect that censors have for Mr Obama's capacity to sell a message. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Chinese censors block Obama's call to free the Web Nov 17, 2009
The country is often criticized for its so-called "Great Firewall of China" -- technology designed to prevent unwanted traffic from entering or leaving a network. During his town hall meeting in Shanghai on Monday, Obama responded at length to a question about the firewall -- remarks that were later played down in the Chinese media and scrubbed from some Chinese Web sites. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Obama prods China to take global role on climate Nov 17, 2009
However, he was unexpectedly pointed on the question, chosen from more than 1,000 posed over the Internet to the U.S. Embassy, of the so-called "Great Firewall of China." The students at the event were chosen by party-connected school officials. Speaking in the nation that has the world's largest population of Internet users and also some of the world's tightest limits over what people can see online, Obama said there's nothing to fear from tough criticism of political leaders and unfettered... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
UN slated for stifling net debate Nov 17, 2009
The poster mentioned internet censorship and China's Great Firewall ... Part of the banner read: "internet censorship and surveillance are increasing in democratic countries as well as authoritarian states. "The first generation of controls, typified by China's 'Great Firewall', are being replaced by more sophisticated techniques that go beyond mere denial of information. (BBC News -- Technology)
(Vetted) Question Time: Obama's Chinese Town Hall Nov 17, 2009
Huntsman's question, the most controversial of the night, asked about the "great firewall" that prevents open access to the Internet in China, where many websites are blocked by government censors. "I'm a big supporter of noncensorship," Obama said in a section of the event that was described on the website of Xinhua, the state-run news agency. (Time.com)
Guide to Online Security Nov 16, 2009
A personal firewall is a program that filters traffic to or from a single computer. Many operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows XP and Mac OS X) include firewall protection ... A computer firewall gets its name from the fireproof wall in buildings that acts as a barrier to prevent the spread of fire. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Reform push must continue Nov 16, 2009
Two other issues that involve see-saw battles of opinion and possible actions are whether to impose a tax on financial transactions to curb speculative activities and whether to re-establish a firewall between commercial banking activities and risky operations like those carried out by investment banks. The transactions tax has been championed by France and Germany. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Can Obama Get Around China's 'Great Firewall'? Nov 16, 2009
Can Obama Get Around China's 'Great Firewall ... Can Obama Get Around China's 'Great Firewall ... The official U.S. buzzword for President Obama's visit to China this week is "pragmatic cooperation," but behind the scenes, U.S. diplomats have been aiming for something a little closer to subversion at least when it comes to getting around China's "great firewall" of official censorship and information control. (Time.com)
First Windows 7 Exploit Appears To Evade SDL Process Nov 16, 2009
Although Microsoft did have issues with the SMB in the past, security researchers have noted that the SMB vulnerability was difficult to exploit with default firewall conditions. There is a workaround: Blocking ports 135, 139 and 445 on the router or firewall to prevent outside SMB traffic from getting into a system. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Obama to China: Accept universal rights Nov 16, 2009
Obama spoke at the most length, and in the most animated terms near the end, when answering a question about China's firewall that blocks access to many Internet sites ... The country is often criticized for having the so-called "Great Firewall of China," which refers to technology designed to prevent unwanted traffic from entering or leaving a network. (MSNBC -- International)
Chinese online users bombard Obama with questions Nov 16, 2009
Twitter is blocked in China, but online users still access it regularly, managing to bypass the so-called "Great Firewall of China" by using proxy servers. Product Categories. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Chinese rights on Obama's agenda Nov 16, 2009
Obama spoke at the most length, and in the most animated terms near the end, when answering a question about China's firewall that blocks access to many Internet sites. "I'm a big supporter of non-censorship," Obama said. (Florida Today)
Chinese online users bombard Obama with questions Nov 16, 2009
Twitter is blocked in China, but online users still access it regularly, managing to bypass the so-called "Great Firewall of China" by using proxy servers. Recommend. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Report Says TSA Violated Privacy Law Nov 16, 2009
In 2004, the TSA published a Federal Register notice on a data-test phase of the program, saying that "strict firewalls" would prevent any commercial data from mixing with government data ... "The fact that EagleForce had access to the commercial data did not create a firewall," the report says, because under the Privacy Act, in effect, "EagleForce stands in the shoes of TSA.". (Yahoo News -- Privacy Issues)
First Windows 7 Exploit Appears To Evade SDL Process Nov 14, 2009
Although Microsoft did have issues with the SMB in the past, security researchers have noted that the SMB vulnerability was difficult to exploit with default firewall conditions. There is a workaround: Blocking ports 135, 139 and 445 on the router or firewall to prevent outside SMB traffic from getting into a system. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Video Fingerprinting Offers Search Solution Nov 14, 2009
1, 2008) Researchers are developing the world s first optical firewall capable of analyzing data on fiber optic networks at speeds of 40 gigabits per second. The work promises to save the internet from. (Science Daily)
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How to Optimize Your Application Ecosystem Nov 13, 2009
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How to prepare for a secure network hardware upgrade Nov 13, 2009
This is an ideal time to audit current firewall and perimeter defense rule bases and highlight any risks that need to be mitigated ... An open source option is , which can produce an HTML summary of network and service objects, users, firewall rules and settings ... To ensure application components can still communicate with each other, connectivity and operability testing should focus on components, such as firewalls, servers and monitoring devices like IDSs, which could potentially be affected... (Search Security, MA)
Space agency eyes Amazon cloud for star data Nov 13, 2009
O'Mullane says the security provided in Amazon's cloud appears to be suitable for the proposed task, noting there are firewall and file-encryption systems and IPSec-based VPN access that could be used to establish a virtual private cloud on an isolated subnet. Original story. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Reps. seek review of Walker event at university Nov 11, 2009
"These statutes exist to form a firewall between the university and political fundraising at state-owned campuses," said Schneider, the longest-serving member of the Assembly. "This is serious.". (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Report Says TSA Violated Privacy Law Nov 11, 2009
In 2004, the TSA published a Federal Register notice on a data-test phase of the program, saying that "strict firewalls" would prevent any commercial data from mixing with government data ... "The fact that EagleForce had access to the commercial data did not create a firewall," the report says, because under the Privacy Act, in effect, "EagleForce stands in the shoes of TSA.". (Yahoo News -- Privacy Issues)
> Companies learn to navigate social media in the workplace Nov 11, 2009
If an employee tweets on Twitter or updates his or her Facebook status at work, should an employer cringe and put up a firewall or congratulate the person for engaging in acts of social media. Surprisingly, in Silicon Valley it s increasingly the latter. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Bill Clinton On Health Care: 'There is No Perfect Bill' Nov 11, 2009
Conservative Democrats in the House, with the help of Republicans, were able to dismiss such a "firewall" approach for an all-out ban on abortion coverage for any plan that receives subsidies. In Monday, said Congress needs to change abortion-related language in the House health care bill. (ABC News)
Computer Virus Can Download Child Porn Onto Your Computer Nov 11, 2009
Use an Internet firewall. Note: Windows Vista and Windows XP with SP2 has a firewall already built-in and turned on by default. (W-USA News, DC)
FBI issue alert on criminal Internet activity Nov 10, 2009
At the least, all computer systems need to be regularly patched, have up-to-date anti-virus software, and have a personal firewall installed. Further information is available at. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Business use of Twitter, Facebook exploding Nov 10, 2009
People using Twitter to get the word out about their company, sales and promotions jumped more than 250% from this past spring, according to a study done by , a maker of firewall technology. The number of companies using facebook for such tasks grew by 192%, the sudy found. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Bill Clinton meets with Senate Dems on health care Nov 10, 2009
"I think the Senate Finance Committee did a good job of putting up a firewall that would prevent federal funds from being used for abortion," she said. "Generally, I prefer the Senate approach.". (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Creating virtual appliances with Novell SUSE Studio Nov 10, 2009
Configure the appliance to determine network connection and firewall settings, or fine-tune memory and disk use settings if installing to a disk or USB drive or running in a virtual machine. Build the appliance using your format of choice -- ISO, disk image or ready-made virtual machine file. (Search Enterprise Linux)
China's reaction to the fall of the Wall: Keep calm Nov 9, 2009
A website set up by a German group to gather internet users comments on the Berlin Wall anniversary, , has been deluged with postings from Chinese complaining about China s great firewall , as the country s state-managed internet filtering system is often called. Access to the website has been blocked by China s internet censors for several days. (The Economist)
Preventing SQL injection attacks: A network admin's perspective Nov 6, 2009
As a method of attack, SQL injection -- a security exploit in which someone maliciously adds Structured Query Language (SQL) code to a Web form input box in an attempt to gain access to resources or make changes to data -- only requires network port 80 to be open, one of the few ports through which even a well-configured firewall will allow traffic ... Sensitive information needs to be encrypted both at rest and in transit over the network, but the most important contribution will likely be the... (Search Security, MA)
Innovation headlines first TEDx conference Nov 6, 2009
Those stories included the evolution of the billion-dollar computer firewall industry. That emergence, said information security expert Marcus Ranum, can be traced to an unforeseen weakness in the development of the file transfer protocol software language for computer networking. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Second Life creates virtual world for businesses Nov 5, 2009
Linden launched a beta, or test, version of Second Life Enterprise "behind-the-firewall product" with a price starting at 55,000 dollars (US) ... "We were one of the early adopters of the Second Life platform, and having that technology behind the firewall gives us the opportunity to expand our use of the platform enterprise-wide.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Shelter board member cries foul Nov 5, 2009
" Zod wrote on Oct 27, 2009 12:36 PM:" Must be my firewall settings, I changed a few things around and it's letting me post again. Heck, I probably deserve to be blacklisted anyways. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Funds would favor big changes Nov 5, 2009
Before states will be eligible to compete for Race to the Top dollars, they ll have to remove so-called firewall laws that make it illegal to factor in the performance of students when evaluating teachers. Wisconsin currently has those laws in place, but the Legislature is expected Thursday to remove the state's legal barrier to using student test scores as one factor in evaluating teachers. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Keep your computer safe from attackers Nov 5, 2009
FORD: Most home users are behind a cable box or a firewall, which stop connections from coming in. But when you're out on an open network, like maybe in a coffee shop, or at work at a desktop machine connected to the Internet at work, the attacks literally scroll past. (Florida Today)
Internet censorship limits could be set by WTO Nov 5, 2009
Some states might argue such filtering would impose an impractical burden, but others, such as China with its "Golden Shield" known in the West as the "Great Firewall of China" already have well-staffed infrastructure in place for selective censorship. "There is a good chance that a panel might rule that permanent blocks on search engines, photo-sharing applications and other services are inconsistent with (WTO services) provisions, even given morals and security exceptions," it said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
* Chinese minister calls for Internet security Nov 4, 2009
In a bid to maintain control, authorities regularly censor Internet content they deem unhealthy including pornography and violence, but also information critical of the government X a system dubbed the Great Firewall of China. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
China police chief urges harsher Internet controls Nov 3, 2009
a comprehensive prevention and control social security system that covers the Internet and the real world," he said in a speech published on the ministry website Monday. Internet use has expanded at a dizzying pace in China, which now has the world's largest online population of at least 338 million users. In a bid to maintain control, authorities regularly censor Internet content they deem unhealthy including pornography and violence, but also information critical of the government -- a system... (Channelnewsasia.com)
* Friendship is no bar to espionage Nov 1, 2009
The firewall that existed in the Taiwan Strait since 1949, which up until a year ago had made it more difficult, though not impossible, for Chinese spies to gather information in Taiwan, is being dismantled. Similar walls were brought down in the past decade or so in countries like the US, Canada and Australia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Guide to Online Security Nov 1, 2009
A personal firewall is a program that filters traffic to or from a single computer. Many operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows XP and Mac OS X) include firewall protection ... A computer firewall gets its name from the fireproof wall in buildings that acts as a barrier to prevent the spread of fire. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Tier 2 Technical Customer Support Engineer Oct 30, 2009
Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking protocols especially as they related to web-server request handling and firewall configuration. Detailed knowledge of various Windows workstation and server operating systems including user management, security policy configuration and system service operations. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Breach prevention: How to keep track of data and applications Oct 30, 2009
Intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and firewall logs also need regular analysis for signs of compromise, anomalies and suspicious activity. 3. (Search Security, MA)
Scammers Target Facebook Accounts Oct 29, 2009
He said to protect themselves, users should install a firewall and antivirus software on their systems. He also said to monitor the people who use the computer and to secure a wireless network if the computer has one. (7 KETV Omaha)
Nightmare On Wall Street To Continue Oct 29, 2009
"It takes a lot of power to insert a provision like that that literally puts the firewall up against us going after those bonuses.". Towns pointed out that while the public and press were focused on the most outrageous of the bonuses--the $168 million in bonuses paid to the failed financial products division--the fact is that after the Fed extended the initial $85 billion line of credit to AIG in September 2008, it "learned that AIG had planned to pay over $1.7 billion in bonuses and retention... (CBS News -- Opinion)
Two views: Is the White House justified in its Fox News criticism? Oct 27, 2009
The firewall between them and general news is paper thin, bleeding through and coloring much of the coverage. But so what. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Windows and Online Banking: A Dangerous Mix Oct 27, 2009
Then anti-malware software would be installed and a two-way firewall. Tags : , , , , IT Offers. (eSecurityPlanet)
Bugs and Fixes: Stymie Malicious Media, Network Attacks Oct 27, 2009
A firewall will help block such Web-based assaults. Two more Microsoft patches correct critical flaws that might let code hidden on a Web page run commands on a vulnerable PC. One, in the JScript Scripting Engine (see ), affects Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, and Server 2008. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
McAfee Launches Mac Endpoint Protection Oct 24, 2009
In response to the growing number of malware attacks on Macs, McAfee this week released Endpoint Protection for Mac, a single integrated management platform that includes antivirus and antispyware protection as well as a system firewall ... The inbound firewall stops network-based attacks to Macs while the outbound firewall prevents spyware and other data-stealing programs from sending personal information to hackers, company officials said. (eSecurityPlanet)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: Vegetable renters vs Happy Farm Oct 24, 2009
Other local governments have already banned the game, with Kaohsiung County officials saying it had been blocked by their firewall. But it was left to Ministry of Education officials to show how grossly out of touch with reality one can become after a life spent in education when, at a press conference last week, they said young people should not play the game because stealing vegetables is unethical. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Share Files Over the Web with Weezo Oct 24, 2009
Next you need to configure your firewall to allow incoming traffic on port 80. On Windows XP or later, open the Control Panel and browse to Windows Firewall. (Datamation)
'Cyber Monday' money-saving tips Oct 22, 2009
Update your security: Defensive shopping requires up-to-date firewall, anti-spyware and anti-virus software, according to the NCSA. Review security settings, which should be set to medium security levels at minimum. Don't send financial information Social Security numbers, bank account information or credit card details by e-mail. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HP's CEO: Some clouds not ready for prime time Oct 21, 2009
There's a lot that Hurd likes about the cloud environment, but he told attendees at Gartner Inc.'s Symposium/ITxpo Tuesday that more before cloud services, specifically those located outside the firewall, can offer enough security ... Citing the 1,000 hack attacks fended off daily, Hurd said "it's unlikely we would put anything outside the firewall that was material in nature, that we couldn't just 100% secure.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
I-19 checkpoint bust nets cocaine Oct 21, 2009
The drugs were discovered in a section of the vehicle s firewall. The driver is a Mexican citizen with a border crosser card. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Hacked Facebook Apps Lead to Fake Antivirus Software Oct 17, 2009
The situation also poses a danger to enterprises, who may allow their users access to Facebook through their firewall, thus opening a vector to deliver malware. "The corporate firewall doesn't provide any security," Thompson said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
IBM, Digium Team on Asterisk Phone System Oct 17, 2009
0 firewall with each system for security. LATEST NEWS. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Microsoft Security Holes Hit Record High Oct 15, 2009
I have a firewall on as well. by nojoy01 October 14, 2009 8:48 PM EDT. (CBS News)
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An enhanced firewall also protects your computer from hackers and other intruders while the auto-update functionality keeps your AVG Internet Security in tip-top shape. AVG's current range of products includes AVG Internet Security for one user which costs R399, Internet Security for three users valued at R549 and a version for five users at R799. (iAfrica.com)
Cyber attack nets $479,000 in funds from county authority Oct 15, 2009
On Thursday, anti-virus software upgrades and firewall reconfigurations were completed, he said, to avert future incidents ... Make sure Windows is up to date through Microsoft updates and its always good if you have a high-speed connection to use a firewall ... Use a firewall on your internet connection to prevent intrusion. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
* Premier says no to ban on using Facebook at work Oct 15, 2009
Some local governments have already banned playing the game, with Kaohsiung County officials saying the game had been blocked by their firewall. Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin (qsy) said yesterday that the Taipei City Government had also prohibited civil servants from using Facebook at work and temporarily blocked the Web site. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
