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Behavior Detection

Internet privacy tools too confusing for most users

Angela Moscaritolo November 03, 2011

Most individuals don't understand how to configure advertising "opt-out" tools, according to a new study, which means the debate over how best to give users control over their privacy rages on.

SC Congress Canada: RSA security architect discusses SecurID breach

Dan Kaplan June 16, 2011

The security architect of RSA offered a candid account of the SecurID breach during a session Wednesday at SC Congress Canada in Toronto.

Internet Explorer 9 to include privacy opt-in feature

Dan Kaplan December 07, 2010

The forthcoming Internet Explorer (IE) 9 will contain a new "opt-in" control that will prevent users from being unknowingly tracked by websites, Microsoft revealed Wednesday.

Don't-track-me browser feature part of FTC privacy plan

Angela Moscaritolo December 01, 2010

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is urging companies to develop a "do not track" mechanism so consumers can choose whether to allow the collection of data regarding online searching and browsing activities.

Sophos partners with bit.ly

February 01, 2010

Sophos, maker of anti-malware solutions, has partnered with bit.ly, a utility for shortening, sharing and tracking links, to provide visibility into infected websites through its behavior detection capabilities, search engine partnerships and anti-spam honeypots.