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Using Layered Defenses to Stop Internet Worms

Posted by michael on from the belt-and-suspenders dept.

An anonymous submitter writes "Following last week's release of security configuration guidance for Mac OS X, the National Security Agency has released a paper on Internet worms and how to stop new worms using layered defenses (pdf). A good read - your US tax dollars at work."

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  1. Link to NSA by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    The NSA spys on others.
    The NSA likes to know others.
    You visit the NSA website, the NSA begins to know you.
    The NSA must use this visit to its greatest advantage as they have you right where they want you.
    After reading this article, the NSA now is able to spy on you using any number of worms, viruses SPYware that is now on your system because it must.
    The NSA is so chalk full of talent that soon even seeing a link to their website will allow them to spy on you.

    Sure, Dont Panic, but dont read that article.

  2. Re:Tax dollars. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    How to get modded -1 Troll:
    Post something funny. Then admit to being a Republican.

    How to get modded +1 Insightful:
    Post something ridiculous. Then admit to being a Democrat.
    (If that doesn't work, just say you're posting from outside the United States, and that Americans suck, or equivalent.)