Web security

Making quantum encryption practicalAn MIT team that proposed a new, more-practical scheme for using quantum physics to secure data transmission has now demonstrated it experimentally.

What is email spoofing all about?In this modern form of forgery, email information is masked in an attempt to trick recipients into believing the message came from someone else.

Daniel Weitzner receives IAPP Privacy Leadership AwardLauded for work and leadership in the development of Internet public policy

Beefing up public-key encryptionMIT researchers show how to secure widely used encryption schemes against attackers who have intercepted examples of successful decryption.

IS&T recommends Firefox users upgrade to Firefox ESR 17The Extended Support Release (ESR) of Firefox is designed for institutions like MIT.

IS&T addresses concerns about MIT’s networkInformation Services & Technology sheds light on recent service interruptions, as well as steps taken to mitigate risks to the MIT network.

Securing your eW-2 tax formAs with any personal data accessed online, there are measures that can be taken to minimize risk.

Making it easier to build secure Web applicationsNew programming tools handle security checks automatically but should prove much more intuitive than their predecessors.

MIT faculty speak at the World Economic Forum in DavosTalks explore the mind/machine interface and the science of predicting the economy, among other topics.

Cyber security: Education is the keyIf you haven't yet been a victim of phishing, malware or other online fraud, statistics show that it may just be a matter of time. With the number of cyber threats growing daily, it helps to be reminded of how you can do your part to combat the risks.

Simple security for wirelessResearchers demonstrate the first wireless security scheme that can protect against “man-in-the-middle” attacks — but doesn’t require a password.

Securing the webA new MIT programming tool would automatically plug holes that hackers exploit.