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Americans want security, don’t know how to get it

A study released today by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) indicates that most Americans are genuinely concerned about online safety and security. Furthermore, according to the study, they recognize their responsibility to contribute … Continue reading

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SBW, ASC, NCSA launch Chain of Trust initiative

Today at the Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC) public workshop in DC, StopBadware, the ASC, and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) launched the "Chain of Trust" initiative. From the press release: Developed by the Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC), National Cyber Security Alliance … Continue reading

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Top 8 Cyber Security Practices

The National Cyber Security Alliance, which is coordinating the effort designating October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month, has a list of the "Top 8 Cyber Security Practices." This list, although not new to many in the StopBadware community, is … Continue reading

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Happy National Cyber Security Awareness Month!

Today marks the start of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, an effort to educate Americans about online safety: Each year, the National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) joins with the National Cyber Security Alliance … Continue reading

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StopBadware hosts Spyware Roundtable in DC

Yesterday, StopBadware hosted a Spyware Roundtable conversation in Washington, DC, gathering leaders in spyware research and policy to discuss emerging trends and potential remedies to badware threats. With Federal Trade Commissioner Jon Leibowitz in attendance, much of the conversation centered … Continue reading

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