At RSA Conference 2007, Microsoft extolled the security virtues
of its new operating system, but others weren't afraid to
demonstrate how Vista security is lacking.Gates touts secure access anywhere
Microsoft's chairman tells RSA Conference 2007 attendees that a
combination of authentication and access management strategies is
what it takes to protect corporate data, but information security
pros are willing to wait for the proof.
Vista exploitable, researcher
says
Security researcher Marc Maiffret is set to reveal a new way to
elevate system privileges by exploiting a flaw in Windows
Vista.
Podcast: Maiffret talks about cracks in Vista
CA backup bug exploitable on
Vista
A previously patched buffer overflow vulnerability in CA BrightStor
ARCserve Backup has been exploited, the first such flaw for a
third-party app running on Vista. One security firm says ISVs
aren't taking advantage of Vista's new security features.
Rootkit dangers at an 'all-time
high'
Industry experts at RSA Conference 2007 say not only have rootkits
become the weapon of choice for malicious hackers, but they've also
emerged as useful tools for legitimate businesses trying to exert
control over users.