FrontLine Security Newsletter

This quarterly security newsletter contains news specific to The University of Alabama as well as general news from the Computer Security Institute (CSI). As part of our subscription, this newsletter may only be downloaded from computers on the University of Alabama network. It may also be printed for distribution in UA offices.

Current Issue: Spring 2011

Contains articles on social media privacy settings; password do’s and don’ts; e-mail tips; and the DroidDream malware attack. Each issue includes a security quiz and global warnings (selected stories from around the world).

Winter 2011

Contains articles on digital fingerprints; spear phishing; malware attacks; the Stuxnet worm; and information security incident response. Each issue includes a security quiz and global warnings (selected stories from around the world).

Fall 2010

Contains articles on retargeting; passwords; social engineering; cookies; and fake anti-virus infections. Each issue includes a security quiz and global warnings (selected stories from around the world).

Summer 2010

Contains articles on phony e-mails; drive-by downloads; smartphones’ malware; why accounts shut you out; and McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator implementation on campus. Each issue includes a security quiz and global warnings (selected stories from around the world).

Spring 2010

Contains articles on securing your desktop; avoiding cyber terror apps; spotting a phishing message; securing USB memory sticks; and preventing data loss. Each issue includes a security quiz and global warnings (selected stories from around the world).

Winter 2010

Contains articles on financial losses due to non-malicious actions by insiders; Facebook privacy settings; creating memorable, site-specific passwords; Sequoia Voting Systems releasing machine source code; and creating and remembering complex passwords. Each issue includes a security quiz and global warnings (selected stories from around the world).

Fall 2009

Contains articles on smart phone safety; a botnet attack on government systems; data removal on recycled computers and equipment; tagged.com’s information gathering techniques; and safe online social networking. Each issue includes a security quiz and horror stories.

Summer 2009

Contains articles on phishing on Facebook; limiting access to your Facebook profile; avoiding e-mail gaffes; using special security tactics on vacation; keeping a close eye on how visitors use their electronics; and laptop hard drive encryption at UA. Each issue includes a security quiz and horror stories.

Spring 2009

Contains articles on the security and privacy of medical records; online personas–posting too much personal information; data breaches due to employees neglecting goog security practices; and data mining. Each issue includes a security quiz and horror stories.

Winter 2009

Contains articles on the financial crisis creating insecurity; keeping your organization’s sensitive data safe; using special security tactics; mobile phone security awareness; and phishing at UA. Each issue includes a security quiz and horror stories.

Fall 2008 issue

Contains articles on laptop security; protecting company secrets; protecting the elderly from fraud; security awareness; and confidential information at UA. Each issue includes a security quiz and horror stories.