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December 18, 2006 18 Dec'06
VoIP hacking exposed in new book

VoIP hacking is a reality, and in a new book, two VoIP security experts outline the tools and tricks to avoid a system-crushing hack.
December 17, 2006 17 Dec'06
Criminals find safety in cyberspace

A new report from McAfee shows how criminals are enjoying a sense of safety and anonymity in cyberspace that they never had on the street. And they're making more money.
December 13, 2006 13 Dec'06
Review: Sky's the limit with Skybox View 3.0

Hot Pick: Skybox View 3.0 offers a unique and flexible approach for assessing and managing specific threats and overall risk to your digital assets.
December 06, 2006 06 Dec'06
MP3 search site pushes spyware, watchdogs say

A Web site that gives users the ability to search for MP3s contains programs that behave like spyware, according to the Center for Democracy and Technology and StopBadware.org.

December 03, 2006 03 Dec'06
Security Bytes: Phishing worm spreads through MySpace

Round up of security news
November 30, 2006 30 Nov'06
Oracle responds to security critics

Security Blog Log: Oracle takes on researchers who have criticised its security procedures in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Symantec warns of new zombie malware.
November 28, 2006 28 Nov'06
Symantec fixes NetBackup Puredisk flaw

An unauthorised user could launch malicious code by exploiting a flaw in Symantec's Veritas NetBackup PureDisk product. But a fix is available.
November 22, 2006 22 Nov'06
Zango defying FTC agreement, researchers say

This week in Security Blog Log: Two researchers accuse Zango of unsavory adware tactics, despite the company's pledge to clean up its act.
November 21, 2006 21 Nov'06
BakBone brushes up replication software

BakBone's NetVault Replicator version 5.0 includes automatic configuration of replication for remote sites, a capacity planning tool and a higher performance data movement engine.
November 13, 2006 13 Nov'06
Trojan poses as Adobe software update

The Trojan keylogger comes in an email that asks users to download the latest version of Adobe Reader. It then tries to steal the user's confidential information.

November 06, 2006 06 Nov'06
How to manage encryption keys

Encryption is an effective way to secure data, but the encryption keys used must be carefully managed to ensure data remains protected and accessible when needed.
November 01, 2006 01 Nov'06
Tor network privacy could be cracked

The Tor network is used by those who want to keep their IP addresses private. But new research shows that it's possible to compromise the system and unmask the user.
October 26, 2006 26 Oct'06
Achieving compliance: a real-world roadmap

A security manager's responsibilities extend beyond the technical aspects of the job. These days, effective governance and compliance are just as essential.
October 23, 2006 23 Oct'06
What storage managers are buying and why, page 7

What storage managers are buying and why
October 22, 2006 22 Oct'06
Enhanced Identity and Access Management

From consolidating directories to automating provisioning and rolling out single sign-on, these sessions identify how leading organizations are strengthening authorization and enforcing access controls.
October 22, 2006 22 Oct'06
Snyder On Security: An insider's guide to the essentials

Joel Snyder, senior partner with consultancy Opus One, provides an in-depth look at information security trends and technologies.
October 15, 2006 15 Oct'06
Microsoft caves to pressure over Vista security

To accommodate third-party security vendors and appease antitrust regulators in Europe, Microsoft will make some final tweaks to Windows Vista.
October 12, 2006 12 Oct'06
Microsoft to fold security into Windows division

The software giant said the move would make future Windows development efforts more efficient. The changes take effect after Microsoft releases Vista.
October 11, 2006 11 Oct'06
Brief: Malicious Web site poses as Google

A malicious Web site poses as Google's Italian site, but attempts to install malicious ActiveX controls on victim's machines and ultimately redirect them to adult content.
October 09, 2006 09 Oct'06
Banking on the future

As the banking landscape changes and global competition takes hold, IT offers banks a way of differentiating themselves from the competition, so how do they balance innovation and imitation in this tough market sector?
September 26, 2006 26 Sep'06
Voice over IP Fundamentals: Chapter 9, 'Billing and Mediation Services'

Voice over IP Fundamentals: Chapter 9, 'Billing and Mediation Services'
September 26, 2006 26 Sep'06
Stration worm targets Windows machines

The worm uses several fake email messages, including one claiming to be a security update. Users are advised to avoid unsolicited email attachments.
September 14, 2006 14 Sep'06
Secure network perimeter to result from Symantec-Juniper deal

Juniper and Symantec announced a deal to integrate Symantec's client security software with Juniper's security hardware. The result will allow endpoint compliance and access control platforms to secure the enterprise perimeter.
September 11, 2006 11 Sep'06
Security Bytes: Hackers target the Terminator

In other news, Symantec upgrades its Norton product line and the Anti-Phishing Working Group says phishing activity soared this summer.
September 06, 2006 06 Sep'06
Fast Guide: VoIP encryption

A guide to encryption within VoIP networks
September 05, 2006 05 Sep'06
Proofpoint delivers strong messaging security

Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway is a highly recommended, affordable solution for big enterprises that need protection from email-based attacks.
August 31, 2006 31 Aug'06
Attacks against MS06-040 on the rise

Six pieces of malware are now going after the Windows Server Service flaw outlined in MS06-040, and a spike in attacks has led Symantec to raise its ThreatCon to Level 2.
August 30, 2006 30 Aug'06
Survey: Data breaches difficult to spot, prevent

IT pros worry that false positives and a lack of resources are preventing them from blocking data breaches
August 30, 2006 30 Aug'06
Symantec CIO vies with virtualization, device policy

Symantec CIO David Thompson says virtualization is a big part of the security giant's future and it has developed a policy to mitigate virtualization security risks.
August 30, 2006 30 Aug'06
Malware database access sparks debate

Should an emerging database of more than 300,000 malware samples remain a walled community for trusted users, or is open access the best way to fight off digital desperados?
August 29, 2006 29 Aug'06
AT&T breach affects 19,000 customers

Online outlaws hacked into an AT&T computer system and stole credit card data on thousands of customers. AT&T has offered to pay for credit monitoring services for those affected.
August 27, 2006 27 Aug'06
Third-party patching: Prudent or perilous?

Security patches issued by third parties have become more prevalent in recent months, and while some security pros endorse them, others say they're more trouble than they're worth.
August 24, 2006 24 Aug'06
Security Blog Log: Opinions abound on IBM/ISS deal

Bloggers ponder what IBM's acquisition of ISS says about the industry as a whole. Is the end in sight for independent security vendors?
August 21, 2006 21 Aug'06
Briefs: VoiceCon in the news

This week at VoiceCon we saw everything from managed VoIP services to IP phones made to make mobile workers right at home, wherever they are.
August 17, 2006 17 Aug'06
Apple fixes Xsan security flaw

Attackers could exploit a security flaw in Apple's Xsan file system to launch malicious code and crash vulnerable machines, but a fix is available.
August 15, 2006 15 Aug'06
Cisco says it can't reproduce PIX flaw

Ever since a researcher at Black Hat outlined a flaw in the PIX firewall, Cisco has been trying to reproduce the security hole. So far, the company has been unsuccessful.
August 15, 2006 15 Aug'06
Cisco boosts VoIP certification

The upgraded CCNP midlevel Cisco certification now incorporates VoIP, security and wireless to boost converged network skills among enterprise professionals.
August 14, 2006 14 Aug'06
EMC sheds light on RSA integration plans

As the dust begins to settle on EMC's $2.1 billion acquisition of RSA Security, the hard work of integration begins. What's EMC strategy here?
August 14, 2006 14 Aug'06
Mocbot update targets MS06-040 flaw

Security experts raised the red flag Sunday as new malware targets the Windows flaw addressed in the MS06-040 patch. Attackers are using the flaw to expand IRC-controlled botnets.
August 10, 2006 10 Aug'06
Security Blog Log: Israeli-Hezbollah war spills into cyberspace

This week blogosphere warily watches online attacks inspired by the Mideast conflict and rants over the latest security incidents at AOL and the VA.
August 10, 2006 10 Aug'06
Vista kernel limits have security vendors on edge

Microsoft's PatchGuard feature will prevent extension of Windows Vista kernel, and antivirus vendors say it'll make it harder for them to produce good security products.
August 06, 2006 06 Aug'06
Security Bytes: CA fixes eTrust Antivirus flaws

Online thieves steal $700,000 from personal accounts, researchers expose e-passport vulnerability; and arrests are made in the VA security breach case.
August 03, 2006 03 Aug'06
Vendors reject preferential knowledge sharing

While Cisco continues to investigate a potential PIX firewall flaw, it and other vendors say sharing security information quickly and indiscriminately is always the best policy.
August 02, 2006 02 Aug'06
Mobile security begins with policy

Mobile security can no longer be an afterthought. Mobile experts say security starts, but doesn't end, with policy.
August 02, 2006 02 Aug'06
Possible Cisco zero-day exploit revealed at Black Hat

Details of an alleged flaw related to SIP and PIX appliances, briefly mentioned in a Wednesday Black Hat presentation, are being kept under wraps as Cisco and US-CERT investigate.
July 31, 2006 31 Jul'06
Security Bytes: ISS warns of new Microsoft Windows flaw

Attackers could exploit the latest Microsoft Windows flaw to crash vulnerable machines and Symantec fixes a Brightmail AntiSpam flaw.
July 26, 2006 26 Jul'06
DHS puts Zitz in charge of cybersecurity division

American career intelligence officer Robert S. Zitz has taken over day-to-day operations of the US National Cyber Security Division, but his department still has numerous digital defence problems to remedy.
July 26, 2006 26 Jul'06
Blue Cross bears burden of 'no wireless' policy

Blue Cross of Idaho had a "no wireless" policy on paper but never really enforced it. That is, until a team of auditors said the company had better do something.
July 19, 2006 19 Jul'06
Answers: VPN and remote access know-how quiz

the crucial questions answered
July 16, 2006 16 Jul'06
VPNs and remote access quiz

Take this five-question quiz to see how much you've learned about VPNs and remote access.