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August 28, 2007
28
Aug'07
SANS: Attackers may be attempting Trend Micro exploits
The SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC) warns that attackers may be attempting to exploit flaws in Trend Micro products to hijack computer systems.
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August 26, 2007
26
Aug'07
IBM back in iSCSI SAN fray
IBM is looking to take on HP's MSA and EMC's AX150, as well as EqualLogic and LeftHand, with a new iSCSI SAN product OEMed from LSI.
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August 22, 2007
22
Aug'07
Trend Micro fixes flaws in ServerProtect, PC-cillin
Attackers could tamper with servers and run malicious code by exploiting flaws in Trend Micro's ServerProtect, Anti-Spyware and PC-cillin products. But fixes are available.
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August 22, 2007
22
Aug'07
Microsoft adds CA vets to anti-malware team
Microsoft has hired Jakub Kaminski, one of CA's more talented and well-regarded antivirus researchers, and three of his colleagues from CA's Australian lab.
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August 22, 2007
22
Aug'07
Attackers target two Microsoft security flaws
Symantec warned customers about attacks targeting two Microsoft security flaws -- an unpatched DirectX Media vulnerability and the XML Core Services flaw patched in MS07-042.
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August 20, 2007
20
Aug'07
Sourcefire acquires open source ClamAV
Sourcefire, maker of the popular Snort open source IDS tool, has acquired ClamAV, an open source email gateway scanning tool.
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August 20, 2007
20
Aug'07
VMware acquires HIPS provider Determina
VMware, the leader in virtualization software, has acquired Determina, a provider of host IPS technology.
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August 19, 2007
19
Aug'07
College campuses prepare for Microsoft Vista challenges
With new Vista machines coming to campus, the IT shops of academia have no choice but to embrace the latest Windows OS and its security implications.
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August 17, 2007
17
Aug'07
Wal-Mart deploys new data security system
Wal-Mart Stores has deployed a data security and encryption system to secure data going over its global network.
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August 17, 2007
17
Aug'07
HDS, HP simplify high-end disk array pricing
Users of the new USP-V disk array from HDS and the XP24000 disk array from HP will now pay less for attaching external storage, as well as capacity.
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August 16, 2007
16
Aug'07
TJX profit takes hit over data breach
TJX says it has spent $256 million responding to the massive data breach that exposed 45 million customers to identity fraud, and the bottom line has suffered as a result.
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August 15, 2007
15
Aug'07
Latest Microsoft flaws affect Windows, IE, Excel
Microsoft released nine security updates Tuesday -- six of them critical -- for flaws in Internet Explorer, Excel and other programs within the Windows OS.
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August 14, 2007
14
Aug'07
Novell to acquire Senforce for endpoint security
Novell is acquiring Senforce, an early network access control supplier, to integrate its endpoint security features and develop an endpoint management suite.
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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 10, 2007
10
Aug'07
SMEs’ CRM needs catered for in Sage 200
Accounting software specialist Sage has expanded its business automation software portfolio with the launch of a customer relationship management system, Sage 200.
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August 09, 2007
09
Aug'07
Buying Guide for NAS management software
Learn the key evaluation factors for purchasing NAS management software in this Buying Guide.
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August 09, 2007
09
Aug'07
NAS appliance purchase considerations
NAS appliances are frequently touted for bringing convenience and simplicity to network storage. Appliances include their own dedicated disks for storage and RAID, and most NAS appliances can be upgraded with more or larger disks for additional ...
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August 09, 2007
09
Aug'07
Sun adds virtual tape library to Thumper
Analysts say the combo of FalconStor's software, Solaris and Thumper is a good sign of integration from Sun after a disorganised year, but it's unclear if users will be convinced.
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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
NAS appliance specifications
NAS appliances are noted for their convenience, offering dedicated internal storage that is relatively straightforward to identify and manage. The biggest issue for NAS appliances is avoiding network bottlenecks and supporting expansion without ...
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August 08, 2007
08
Aug'07
Cisco warns of critical IOS flaws
Attackers could exploit multiple flaws in Cisco's IOS to cause a denial of service or remotely execute arbitrary code.
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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 07, 2007
07
Aug'07
Application-aware storage promises intelligence and automation
Storage professionals overbuy both performance and capacity in an effort to forestall potential storage problems. Tiered storage was one way to address this problem -- matching storage resources and costs with the value of data. Today, storage is ...
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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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August 01, 2007
01
Aug'07
Users make iSCSI Sans with USB keys
Users say that Open-E's iSCSI San software, which is delivered on a USB stick, is more affordable than prepackaged systems and has more support than free iSCSI target products.
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August 01, 2007
01
Aug'07
Mozilla fixes two critical Firefox flaws
Firefox version 2.0.0.6 addresses critical flaws involving unescaped URLs passing to external programs and privilege escalation.
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July 31, 2007
31
Jul'07
Riverbed extends WAFS to laptops
Steelhead Mobile installs on workstations without an onsite appliance. Users say they'd like to see better integration between the mobile and data center versions of the product.
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July 30, 2007
30
Jul'07
Warning issued over unpatched Firefox flaw
Vulnerability clearinghouse Secunia and US-CERT have issued advisories about the input validation flaw
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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 25, 2007
25
Jul'07
EMC reports Clariion surge, data archiving slump
EMC's revenues are up this quarter, attributed in part to a big boost in Clariion sales, but CEO Joe Tucci is critical of the company's execution in data archiving.
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July 25, 2007
25
Jul'07
Serious flaw affects BIND Internet server software
BIND DNS software, used in translating domain names into IP addresses for Internet traffic, has a flaw that could trick users into visiting a malicious Web site.
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July 25, 2007
25
Jul'07
Cisco issues warning for wireless LAN controller flaws
Cisco Systems is warning customers of flaws in its wireless LAN controllers that initially crippled a wireless network at Duke University.
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July 24, 2007
24
Jul'07
Hifn buys Siafu for storage security, data reduction
Chipmaker Hifn is looking to get into storage systems. It says OEMs are already lined up for encrypted iSCSI SAN and primary storage data reduction products.
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July 24, 2007
24
Jul'07
XenSource embeds Symantec storage software
Server virtualisation firm XenSource embeds Symantec's storage management software into its hypervisor
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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 24, 2007
24
Jul'07
New hacking technique exploits common programming error
Researchers at Watchfire Inc. say they discovered a new technique that exploits a common dangling pointer error.
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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
LeftHand refreshes iSCSI SAN software
Version 7.0 of LeftHand's iSCSI SAN software contains dozens of new features, including support for four-way replication and brushed-up thin provisioning.
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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 17, 2007
17
Jul'07
Oracle plans 46 security updates for database, software
Attackers could tamper with database servers and host operating systems by exploiting flaws across Oracle's product line.
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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
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
IBM washes hands of IceCube storage project
IBM is spinning out its long overdue next-generation storage system, code-named IceCube, and is seeking $15 million in funding to commercialize the product.