All Risk Management News - January 2007

Storm Trojan was worse than it should have been

  • In Depth
  • Date: 26 January 2007
The "Storm" attack made a big splash because people keep falling for social engineering and there was simply little else in the news, experts say.

Bug gains access via ActiveX

Various applications are vulnerable to a security bug found in third party software components NCTAudioStudio, NCTAudioEditor and NCTDialogicVoice for audio processing.

Identity management trends pinpointed by Burton report

The control of users’ access rights is the most important consideration when rolling out identity management solutions, according to analyst Burton Group.

Apple patches QuickTime flaw

Apple has patched a critical security flaw in its QuickTime media software.

Check service established for stolen IDs

A US start-up has launched a free service to allow users to find out whether their credit card details and identities have been compromised.

Finding the NAC of effective network IT security

In today’s highly business world, the need for quick and smooth and above all secure access to information is vital. Media firm OMD turned to network access control (NAC) technology to address these issues.

VoIP security monitoring gets proactive

VoIP security and traffic monitoring have become imperatives, but it can still be tricky on a converged VoIP and data network.

Microsoft investigates new Word zero-day

An unpatched memory-corruption flaw in Microsoft Word is the target of "limited" attacks in the wild, Microsoft confirmed Thursday.

TJX data breach info used to make fraudulent purchases

Fraudulent purchases have been reported globally, according to a trade association that represents more than 200 banks in Massachusetts.

Vista service pack being prepared

Microsoft is already putting the feelers out for testers of its first Vista service pack, before the product even hits the shelves in shops later this month.
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