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Antivirus, firewall and IDS products
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August 14, 2007
14
Aug'07
Apple iPhone to provoke complex mobile attacks, expert warns
Mikko Hypponen, director of antivirus research at F-Secure, said he expects mobile malware attacks to escalate thanks to interest in Apple's iPhone.
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August 09, 2007
09
Aug'07
VoIP vulnerability threatens data
VoIP vulnerabilities have now reached a level of sophistication that allows hackers to steal, view or delete data.
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August 09, 2007
09
Aug'07
Immunity releases new exploit-writing tool
Pen testing company says its Debugger tool offers researchers a new way to write exploits, analyse malware and reverse engineer binary files.
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August 08, 2007
08
Aug'07
Wi-Fi simplicity edging out Wi-Fi security
Experts say the standards are available to lock down Wi-Fi, but many network and security managers are taking an easier approach.
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August 08, 2007
08
Aug'07
EMC's RSA to acquire Tablus for data loss prevention
RSA, the security division of EMC Corp., said it planned to acquire Tablus, a maker of sensitive data scanning and classification tools and data protection software.
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August 07, 2007
07
Aug'07
Subpar security compromises compliance
Pressure to keep trading applications available has nudged security to the back of the development line.
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August 06, 2007
06
Aug'07
Researchers wrangle petabytes of data storage with NAS, tape
Scientists at Cern's LHC say dozens of petabytes require custom-built NAS systems and data migration software, but commercial tape drives are mostly up to snuff.
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August 03, 2007
03
Aug'07
Discovery of malware cesspool triggers attack fears
Trend Micro researchers say a malware-infested Web server in Russia, linked to several Italian Web sites, could lead to a large-scale attack.
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August 02, 2007
02
Aug'07
Apple releases fixes for Mac OS X, iPhone vulnerabilities
Apple Computer has released software patches fixing critical vulnerabilities in Mac OS X and its newly released iPhone.
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July 31, 2007
31
Jul'07
Cisco knocks out Avaya as IP PBX heavyweight
IP PBX adoption is rising as Cisco and Avaya square off for market dominance.
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July 30, 2007
30
Jul'07
Most antispam technologies get failing grade
An independent study finds that many enterprises are not satisfied with traditional antispam technologies.
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July 24, 2007
24
Jul'07
Apple iPhone crack discovered by security researchers
Researchers have found a way to take complete control of the Apple iPhone by sending a user to a malicious Web site.
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July 23, 2007
23
Jul'07
PCI compliance costs often underestimated, study finds
Companies are moving forward with PCI DSS projects, but many are underestimating the costs associated with compliance.
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July 23, 2007
23
Jul'07
Core Security CEO to step down
Paul Paget, the CEO of penetration testing software vendor Core Security Technologies said he is better-suited for start-ups
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July 22, 2007
22
Jul'07
Black Hat Las Vegas 2007: Special news coverage
SearchSecurity.com covers all the controversy at this year's show with news, features, podcasts, interviews, exploits and more direct from Las Vegas.
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July 18, 2007
18
Jul'07
For Boeing, data security, network access still hazy
Boeing is trying to reshape its network security architecture to better protect sensitive systems from threats without degrading employee productivity.
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July 17, 2007
17
Jul'07
CDP platform purchase considerations
Busy IT organizations are employing continuous data protection (CDP) technologies to guard data on the fly, essentially eliminating the backup window and allowing granular file and system restoration -- sometimes down to the individual disk write ...
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July 16, 2007
16
Jul'07
Oracle's July 2007 CPU has 45 security fixes
Oracle stuffed 45 security updates into its July 2007 CPU, fixing flaws across its product line attackers could exploit remotely to compromise corporate databases.
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July 13, 2007
13
Jul'07
Symantec fixes flaws in AntiVirus, Backup Exec
Symantec fixed flaws attackers could exploit in AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Backup Exec to launch malicious code, gain elevated user privileges or cause a denial of service.
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July 13, 2007
13
Jul'07
Antispyware legislation gets tepid reviews
Congress is debating three different bills that would punish spyware pushers, but some IT professionals have their doubts about legislation as a solution to the problem.
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July 12, 2007
12
Jul'07
Web security gateways meet rising malware threats
Web security gateways combine layered defense against the rising tide of Web-based malware with URL filtering and application control.
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July 05, 2007
05
Jul'07
Security Metrics: Replacing Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt
In this chapter excerpt from "Security Metrics: Replacing Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt," author Andrew Jaquith reveals ways to present security data in a clean and elegant manner.
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July 05, 2007
05
Jul'07
Zero-day auction site opened by Swiss lab
Swiss start-up WabiSabiLabi is offering zero-day findings for qualified buyers. The site could fuel new debate over flaw disclosure.
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July 04, 2007
04
Jul'07
Cisco users upbeat about security direction
Cisco customers say the vendor's security strategy is headed in the right direction, which is why they believe the networking giant's IronPort integration will be smooth sailing.
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July 02, 2007
02
Jul'07
Are PCI auditors pitching products?
Auditors shouldn't be pitching remediation services or products to bring a company into compliance with PCI DSS rules, but some merchants are reporting the practice
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July 01, 2007
01
Jul'07
SearchSecurity.com Blogs
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June 29, 2007
29
Jun'07
Vendors admit more cooperation needed on security
Security leaders from large software vendors pledge to cooperate on embedding more security into their products.
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June 27, 2007
27
Jun'07
Cisco vows to maintain IronPort tech, talent
As it completes the purchase of IronPort Systems, Cisco vows to maintain IronPort's talent base and make investments to keep its newly-acquired technology fresh.
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June 25, 2007
25
Jun'07
PCI Council hears complaints, suggestions for changes
Companies with the most stringent security technologies endure hurdles to comply with PCI DSS. Some firms are turning to the upcoming Burton Group Catalyst Conference for answers.
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June 19, 2007
19
Jun'07
Endpoint fears drive PatchLink-SecureWave merger
Experts say the PatchLink-SecureWave merger makes sense since IT pros want a better way to protect their endpoint devices. But PatchLink's market supremacy is far from assured.
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June 17, 2007
17
Jun'07
VoIP security testing fundamentals
Testing your VoIP security system against all the threats that exist on the network can be a full time job. This guide documents how a VoIP system can be tested and suggest some of the available tools to use -- with a focus on fuzzing tools and ...
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June 10, 2007
10
Jun'07
Connecting for Health briefing claims much of NHS NPfIT complete
A confidential Connecting for Health briefing paper for the prime minister has claimed that much of the NHS's £12.4bn National Programme for IT (NPfIT) is complete - although an integrated national care record system has yet to materialise, and ...
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June 01, 2007
01
Jun'07
Top spammer indicted on email fraud, identity theft
The arrest may reduce the volume of spam in the short-term, say experts and analysts, but the real spam threat comes from criminal gangs based in Asia and Russia.
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June 01, 2007
01
Jun'07
Check Point promises more VoIP security, fewer slowdowns
Check Point's enhanced Open Performance Architecture is designed for deeper security of technologies like VoIP without the network performance problems that often come with it.
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June 01, 2007
01
Jun'07
Springing leaks: Getting smart about data loss prevention
Companies are showing increased interest in data loss prevention (DLP) products, but they won't work well unless the business needs are understood and well defined.
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June 01, 2007
01
Jun'07
HDS adds SAN muscle to archive
Hitachi Data Systems integrates its archive software across its product line and adds important new features, including replication, data deduplication and security.
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May 24, 2007
24
May'07
Microsoft NAP-TNC compatibility won't speed adoption, users say
Users hail the new compatibility of Microsoft NAP and the Trusted Computing Group's TNC architecture. But they say it won't speed up their adoption timetables.
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May 24, 2007
24
May'07
Sourcefire, Nmap deal to open vulnerability scanning
Sourcefire and Insecure.org have inked an agreement to develop open source vulnerability scanning tools based on Insecure's Nmap scripting engine.
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May 24, 2007
24
May'07
IETF approves new weapon to fight spam, phish
DomainKeys Identified Mail specification (DKIM) gained approval as an official IETF standard. The approval is seen as a major step in the fight against spam and phishing attacks.
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May 17, 2007
17
May'07
VoIP security fundamentals
VoIP security is a challenge for IT staff because IP telephony brings with it not only the security problems of data networks but also new threats specific to VoIP. In this fundamentals guide, learn about network security threats and emerging IP ...
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May 16, 2007
16
May'07
When signature based antivirus isn't enough
Zero-day exploits, targeted attacks and increasing demands for endpoint application controls are driving the rapid metamorphosis from signature-based antivirus and antispyware to HIPS-based integrated products.
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May 09, 2007
09
May'07
Symantec fixes flaws in Norton, pcAnywhere
Attackers could exploit flaws in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus and pcAnywhere to launch malicious code or compromise a user's session credentials.
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May 03, 2007
03
May'07
Quiz: Enterprise strategies for protecting data at rest
A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the e-discovery content presented by expert Perry Carpenter in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Data Protection Security School.
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May 03, 2007
03
May'07
Quiz: Demystifying data encryption
A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the data encryption content presented by expert Tom Bowers in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Data Protection Security School.
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May 03, 2007
03
May'07
Microsoft users sticking with third-party security vendors
IT pros are pleased with Microsoft's security advances, including those found in Forefront. But don't expect them to drop their third-party security vendors.
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April 26, 2007
26
Apr'07
New image spam sneaks into inboxes
Researchers at Secure Computing Corp. have discovered a new form of image spam that is sneaking into corporate systems and clogging inboxes.
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April 26, 2007
26
Apr'07
Websense to acquire SurfControl
Websense says its planned $400 million acquisition of SurfControl will allow it to better compete in the global security market.
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April 24, 2007
24
Apr'07
Apple fixes 25 Mac OS X flaws
Attackers could exploit about two dozen flaws in Mac OS X to cause a denial of service, bypass security restrictions, disclose sensitive data and run malicious code.
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April 15, 2007
15
Apr'07
Malware outbreak 'largest in almost a year'
Security firm Postini and the SANS Internet Storm Center said they are tracking a significant malware outbreak. Postini calls it the biggest email attack in almost a year.
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April 12, 2007
12
Apr'07
Microsoft investigates DNS server flaw
Attackers could exploit a DNS flaw in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 and run malicious code on the system. A workaround is suggested until a patch is issued.