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February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07
Intrusion detection systems are alive and kicking

IPS hasn't overtaken intrusion detection systems just yet. Senior News Writer Bill Brenner reveals what customers want when they're shopping for IDS products.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Symantec exploitation video hits YouTube

Symantec posted a clip on the popular video-sharing site showing researchers using a newly discovered flaw in Microsoft Word to drop an executable on a vulnerable machine.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Windows Vista voice command tricked

An attacker found a way to play audio commands at a user's machine tricking the voice command capability in Vista into running arbitrary code.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Microsoft disputes Word zero-day report

Symantec is warning of a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word. But Microsoft doesn't believe the flaw is new.

January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Lawyers discuss e-discovery gotchas

During panel sessions at Legal Tech, lawyers provided their insights into the e-discovery process, retention policies and helping judges get up to speed.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Symantec unveils 'universal ID system'

Symantec said the goal is to create a universally accepted identity system across all Web sites -- from online financial institutions to retailers -- for millions of consumers.
January 30, 2007 30 Jan'07
Using IAM tools to improve compliance

Provisioning and password management tools can ease complexity, reduce help desk calls and save money. But they also have an added benefit: they can help with your compliance woes.
January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07
Hybrid drives hit NAS boxes

DNF will be making hybrid drives available in all of its storage products, but it doesn't recommend them for IP SANs.
January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07
Managed VoIP -- 10 tips for a smooth migration

Migrating to managed VoIP doesn't have to be a headache. Here, Verizon Business offers 10 top tips to ensure you get what you need.
January 29, 2007 29 Jan'07
TJX faces lawsuit over data breach

A class action lawsuit against TJX accuses the retailer of negligence for not doing enough to secure customer data and for keeping quiet about the breach for a month.

January 28, 2007 28 Jan'07
IBM improves data recovery process for TSM users

Tivoli Storage Manager 5.4, released this week, establishes a disk cache for most recently backed-up files, improving the slow restore times associated with the product.
January 28, 2007 28 Jan'07
IBM to acquire Softek, looks to pump up services biz

IBM says it intends to use Softek's Transparent Data Migration Facility within its Global Services business.
January 28, 2007 28 Jan'07
Brocade unveils McData integration roadmap

McData's directors and FICON routers will remain separate product lines for now; McData's SAN management software will replace Brocade's Fabric Manager.
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
Balancing the cost and benefits of countermeasures

The final tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
Malware: The ever-evolving threat

The first tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats"
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
Network-based attacks

The second tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
Information theft and cryptographic attacks

The third tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats."
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
IBM tool makes online purchases anonymous

A new tool makes online purchases anonymous by using artificial identity information. Experts say enterprises need to adopt the technology before it can become a viable option.
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
Symantec makes major update to Enterprise Vault

Symantec adds automated data classification and integration with security products in Version 7.0 of its Enterprise Vault archiving tool; EMC reports record earnings for the fourth quarter.
January 25, 2007 25 Jan'07
Apple fixes Mac Wi-Fi flaw

The Mac OS X Wi-Fi flaw Apple fixed on 24 Jan was first disclosed as part of the Month of Kernel Bugs in November. Attackers could exploit it to crash the targeted system.
January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07
iSCSI SANs grow in midmarket, enterprise

Because transporting "SCSI over IP" leverages ubiquitous Ethernet networks, that translates to lower cost, easier maintenance and simpler management, which makes SAN deployment more attractive for SMEs.
January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07
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.
January 24, 2007 24 Jan'07
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.
January 23, 2007 23 Jan'07
Cisco fixes IOS flaws

Attackers could exploit three Cisco IOS flaws to cause a denial of service or launch malicious code. The networking giant has released fixes.
January 23, 2007 23 Jan'07
Veracode launches on-demand code analysis service

New start up Veracode gives customers the ability to analyse the application binary, and not simply the source code.
January 23, 2007 23 Jan'07
McAfee: Malware all about ID theft

The use of keylogger technology is surging and there's been a 100-fold rise in phishing attacks, according to a new report from McAfee.
January 17, 2007 17 Jan'07
Companies take IM threats seriously

Wesabe is a brand new money management community. It takes threats to IM as seriously as those targeting email and web applications
January 16, 2007 16 Jan'07
Fortify Software to acquire Secure Software

The acquisition of Secure Software will allow Fortify to expand into the requirements and design phases of the software development lifecycle, the company said.
January 15, 2007 15 Jan'07
Core Security offers powerful testing tool

We highly recommend Core Impact 6.0 to security engineers to verify the vulnerability of their networks.
January 15, 2007 15 Jan'07
Apere's IMAG 500 a tough sell

Product review: Apere says many of the issues we encountered are addressed in its next release, but mid-enterprise businesses may not have the tolerance for this product.
January 11, 2007 11 Jan'07
Oracle emulates Microsoft with advance patch notice

Oracle will patch 52 security flaws across its product line Tuesday, according to its inaugural CPU advance notification bulletin.
January 10, 2007 10 Jan'07
Sophos acquires Endforce to add NAC

Antivirus vendor Sophos is rounding out its email Web and desktop security software with Endforce's network access control (NAC) software.
January 09, 2007 09 Jan'07
Remote flaw in Vista could earn finder $8,000

VeriSign Inc.'s iDefense Labs is offering an $8,000 bounty to any researcher who finds a remotely exploitable flaw in Windows Vista.
January 09, 2007 09 Jan'07
Network configuration management key to VoIP success

While companies spend millions on upgrading infrastructure for VoIP, little attention is given to solving the largest source of downtime – configuration-related outages due to human error.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
How far apart can SAN locations be?

Storage locations can potentially be very far apart, separated by thousands of miles, even around the globe. The real consideration in selecting distance is that of latency...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
What has been the impact of storage virtualization on SAN deployments?

I really have not seen storage virtualization driving storage area network (SAN) deployment...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
Critical fixes for Excel, Outlook and Windows

Microsoft starts the year with security updates for Excel, Outlook and Windows. Three of the fixes are rated critical.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
Convergence, interoperability key in disaster planning

Convergence and interoperability are major factors in ensuring communications continuity in a disaster.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
Attackers hide malicious code using new method

Attackers have designed a new way to thwart virus signatures from antivirus vendors, says a new report.
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
What guidelines should our listeners use for oversubscribing or under subscribing?

Oversubscription has long been a contentious topic...
January 08, 2007 08 Jan'07
What are some best practices when it comes to designing a SAN?

First, design for growth. Next, design for maintenance, which may include...
January 07, 2007 07 Jan'07
Bug Briefs: OpenOffice vulnerable to attack

Other flaws were reported in Apple QuickTime, Mac OS X, Adobe Flash Player, VideoLAN VLC, the Opera Web browser, and Cisco Access Control Server.
January 07, 2007 07 Jan'07
Microsoft nixes four patch bulletins

Eight security updates were originally scheduled for Patch Tuesday , but Microsoft has decided to hold back on half of them.
January 03, 2007 03 Jan'07
Cisco bolsters security with IronPort buy

Cisco Systems agreed Thursday to buy Internet gateway security vendor IronPort Systems Inc. for $830 million.
January 03, 2007 03 Jan'07
Cisco software vulnerable to attack

Cisco's Clean Access software and Clean Access Manager are at risk to attack. A malicious user can access a database snapshot and download it without authentication.
January 02, 2007 02 Jan'07
Security pros grumble over spam increase

Spim and spam from unexpected sources is challenging enterprises in 2007. Some enterprises are taking action.
December 26, 2006 26 Dec'06
Looking back at information security in 2006

In this special edition of Security Wire Weekly, senior news writer Bill Brenner reviews his top interviews of 2006.
December 20, 2006 20 Dec'06
Top 10 storage acquisitions of 2006

Industry consolidation was fast and furious this year. We rank the deals by quality, not quantity.
December 19, 2006 19 Dec'06
Microsoft releases Vista APIs to security vendors

Microsoft released a draft set of programming interfaces allowing security vendors to develop software using the Windows kernel on 64-bit systems.
December 19, 2006 19 Dec'06
Mozilla fixes multiple Firefox flaws

Digital miscreants could exploit flaws in Mozilla's popular Firefox browser to bypass security programs, access sensitive information and conduct cross-site scripting attacks.