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Data Security Breach At Many Large Companies

[singlepic id=838 w=320 h=240 float=right]Epsilon, a large email marketing services company with a roster of A-list clients, reported a data breach that is impacting practically anyone who has ever signed up to receive a retail offer or alert through its email account. The company warned that thieves may use the information to launch a phishing campaign to trick users into disclosing more critical data. On March 30, Epsilon detected “an unauthorized entry” into its email system. During this time, a [...]

April 6, 2011 By Rich Internet Security, IT News Computer Security, Hacking

Hackers Threaten Attacks on Corporations and Government Sites

[singlepic id=840 w=320 h=240 float=right] DALLAS (NBC) — A leader of the computer hackers group known as Anonymous is threatening new attacks on major U.S. corporations and government officials as part of at an escalating “cyberwar” against the citadels of American power. (Ethical Hacking and Computer Forensics training courses are available now from CED Solutions, the #1 Microsoft Certification location in North America) “It’s a guerrilla cyberwar — that’s what I call it,” said Barrett Brown, 29, who calls himself a senior strategist and [...]

March 11, 2011 By Rich Internet Security, IT News Computer Security, Hacking

Hackers Steal Millions From Accounts – Are You Protected?

[singlepic id=827 w=320 h=240 float=right]Millions stolen from European organizations – Are your Windows Server security settings correct, attend training to be sure? An Eastern European cybergang has perfected an emerging form of digital theft to steal millions of dollars from Europe’s carbon registries. Elite cybergangs are gaining deep access to corporate networks and carrying out Ocean’s 11-like capers that are equal parts digital con game and digital burglary. Security classes such as CISSP, Ethical Hacking, Computer Forenics, [...]

February 23, 2011 By Rich Internet Security Computer Security, Hacking

60 Second Audio Tech: Broadcasting on a network

[singlepic id=823 w=320 h=240 float=right]This segment of 60 Second Tech is geared towards people wanting to know more about the basic principles of networking. This small segment can help you in preparing for certain Comptia certifications, such as A+, Network+ and Security+. Listen to 60 Second Audio Explanation Here Broadcasting on network: Network broadcasting in its basic form can be seen as a yell on a network. Devices on a network trying to discover an IP address based upon a name will generally [...]

November 9, 2010 By Rich CompTIA Training A+ Certification, CompTIA Certification, Computer Security, MCITP Certification, MCSA Certification, MCSE Certification

Last Chance on A+, Network+, Security+ Certifications

[singlepic id=883 w=320 h=240 float=right]As of January 1, 2011, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ certifications are valid for three years from the date the candidate becomes certified. A “valid through” date will appear on all certificates and certificate holder CompTIA ID cards. Does this change affect individuals who were certified prior to 2011? No, those individuals certified on or before December 31, 2010 in CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ will retain their “certified for life” status. No [...]

September 27, 2010 By Rich CompTIA Training, Internet Security, IT Certifications A+ Certification, CompTIA Certification, Computer Security, Training Course