A forensics expert explains how to extract interesting details from a confiscated Windows hard disk using standard Linux tools.

When it comes to security, public disclosure of vulnerabilities and working exploit code is now common. We look at why this can be both harmful and helpful to securing your systems.

Coworkers at the University of Tel Aviv have presented a prototype for a new host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS) for Linux. Named Korset, it uses static code analysis and promises zero failures.

Linux users and indeed the users of any networked computer system need to be vigilant with regards to hacking and phishing attacks.

Internet security becomes increasingly important as information of a sensitive nature is more frequently stored online. There are many precautionary tactics to ensure the safety of your internet data.

Here is a compilation of some of the most frequent types of attack you may come across on modern computer systems.

You don’t need expensive proprietary tools to practice the craft of computer forensics.

Ed Schaefer reviews the newest edition of Hacking: The Art of Exploitation.

Nagios monitors your network and provides early warning for problems with hosts and services.

If you can’t monitor everything yourself, why not let your computers watch your computers? This month we examine some practical techniques for network monitoring.