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November 05, 2006 05 Nov'06
Microsoft eyes second zero-day threat in a week

This time, attackers are going after a zero-day flaw in Windows, and Microsoft has released some workarounds until a patch is available.
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 31, 2006 31 Oct'06
Flaw found in Firefox 2.0

Attackers could exploit the security flaw to crash versions 1.5.0.7 and 2.0 of the browser, according to various security advisories.
October 30, 2006 30 Oct'06
Instant messaging attacks rise in October

In October alone, security firm Akonix Systems tracked 88 attacks that used instant messaging programs to spread. Attackers are also exploiting P2P programs.

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 26, 2006 26 Oct'06
Security Blog Log: The never-ending PatchGuard debate

This week, security vendor fright over the Windows Vista PatchGuard feature permeates the blogosphere. Is Microsoft the boogeyman, or just misunderstood?
October 26, 2006 26 Oct'06
What storage managers are buying and why

The second installment of the 2006 edition of Storage magazine's exclusive Purchasing Intentions Survey reveals key storage technology purchasing decisions by storage managers across all industries.
October 26, 2006 26 Oct'06
IT greats: Top 10 greatest IT people

For every world-famous name with a world famous fortune – think Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Michael Dell – there are hundreds of other individuals who have moved the IT industry and its technology inexorably forward
October 25, 2006 25 Oct'06
Sourcefire looking to go public

The company behind the popular Snort open source IDS tool is making a bid to go public, months after its deal to be acquired by Check Point collapsed.
October 23, 2006 23 Oct'06
Symantec patches AntiVirus Corporate Edition flaw

Attackers could exploit a flaw in Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Client Security to overwrite kernel addresses, crash machines and run malicious code.

October 23, 2006 23 Oct'06
Comparing VoIP vendors

For many companies, the tough decision isn't whether to use IP telephony or not -- it's which vendor to choose. We've collected some of Carrie Higbie's tips and tricks for vendor selection, garnered from her "Ask-the-Expert" section. Carrie ...
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 17, 2006 17 Oct'06
Am I out of luck if I have a "mixed" email system (e.g., Exchange and Notes)?

That's a "real-life" situation that we run into many times when we've gone out and worked with companies. We might be called in by a company that has both a Microsoft Exchange and a Notes/Domino email system and they want to tie an archive together,...
October 16, 2006 16 Oct'06
Oracle fixes 101 flaws

Attackers could exploit 45 of the 101 flaws remotely without a username or password. Meanwhile, the new CPU offers more detail on the number of flaws patched and their severity.
October 15, 2006 15 Oct'06
Sun goes back to its roots with Honeycomb user

Stanford University is the first official Honeycomb customer; it will be using the programmable storage archive for its massive Google library project.
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 11, 2006 11 Oct'06
Sun clarifies disk storage strategy

Sun execs at StorageTek Forum say they plan to keep (but streamline) most of the disk storage portfolio -- but did not deny rumors about plans to sell off the 6920 array.
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?
October 04, 2006 04 Oct'06
Tiered storage becoming tried and true

Tiered storage matches the value of data with the performance (and expense) of storage. Ideally, tiered storage can save money, while easing the access demands to any single storage tier. While tiered storage has clearly brought storage costs and ...
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 24, 2006 24 Sep'06
Hijacked consumer machines target the enterprise

Attackers continue to strike gold by targeting consumers who lack the security savvy to address desktop application flaws, according to Symantec Corp. Enterprises ultimately pay the price.
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 14, 2006 14 Sep'06
Three ways to create clustered storage, page 3

Clustered storage systems run on storage servers, NAS gateways and hosts. Here's how to determine which clustered file-system architecture is best for your needs and storage environment.
September 14, 2006 14 Sep'06
Three ways to create clustered storage

Clustered storage systems run on storage servers, NAS gateways and hosts. Here's how to determine which clustered file-system architecture is best for your needs and storage environment.
September 14, 2006 14 Sep'06
Mozilla fixes several Firefox flaws

Several flaws could be used for man-in-the-middle, spoofing and cross-site scripting attacks. Mozilla has released Firefox 1.5.0.7 to address the problems.
September 12, 2006 12 Sep'06
Dell and EMC: Five more years

Dell leans on EMC for support in the face of an SEC investigation and possible delisting from NASDAQ.
September 12, 2006 12 Sep'06
Big security fixes for QuickTime, Flash Player

Apple and Adobe warned that attackers could exploit multiple flaws in QuickTime and Flash Player to run malicious code on targeted machines.
September 11, 2006 11 Sep'06
Data storage compliance's impact on storage product choices

Data storage compliance is having a tremendous impact on the storage organization, as well as the management practices employed to retain, search, certify and destroy data. It's not just regulations like SOX or HIPAA that influence storage -- there ...
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 11, 2006 11 Sep'06
Storage IPOs bode well for competition

Analysts say new public players could breathe competitive life into the market, but it all hinges on how well execs can balance the needs of users and shareholders.
September 06, 2006 06 Sep'06
Fast Guide: VoIP encryption

A guide to encryption within VoIP networks
September 06, 2006 06 Sep'06
VoIP startup untethers would-be mobile workers from wireline office phones

VoIP startup DiVitas Networks has voice-over-WiFi-to-cellular technology in the works that gives endusers access to enterprise apps and puts dual-mode handset management in the hands of network administrators.
September 06, 2006 06 Sep'06
Security Bytes: New flaw in Cisco IOS

Security news including Cisco, Mozilla hires a former Microsoft strategist to bolster security, a new "pump-and-dump" stock spam campaign is discovered and TippingPoint lists info on new flaws.
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.
September 04, 2006 04 Sep'06
Revamped Cisco WAFS worth the wait, users say

Months late, Cisco has finally released a combined Wan optimisation and WAFS product, while startups like Riverbed have been snapping up the customers. But some Cisco beta testers say it has been worth the wait.
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 28, 2006 28 Aug'06
Microsoft probes alleged Internet Explorer flaw

A research group claims attackers could launch malicious code using a flaw in the way Internet Explorer instantiates certain COM objects' ActiveX controls.
August 28, 2006 28 Aug'06
Virtualisation eases patch management pain

IT managers are learning that using desktop virtualisation software to patch their enterprise desktops has the potential to save time, money and energy.
August 28, 2006 28 Aug'06
Riverbed update offers users more bandwidth, better reporting

Riverbed announced a package of hardware and software updates, which some customers say they've been waiting for.
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 27, 2006 27 Aug'06
3PAR adds midrange array for secondary sites

3PAR has introduced a smaller version of its InServ Storage Server, which it describes as a product-line extension into its existing customer base.
August 24, 2006 24 Aug'06
Are tape backups a thing of the past when it comes to disaster recovery?

I guess we have to look at disaster recovery, when it comes to tapes, in order of priorities. So, if we're talking about your most critical applications nowadays -- your most critical data -- tape backup is actually losing favor to disk backup or ...
August 24, 2006 24 Aug'06
Should I back up the operating system files?

We hear a lot about single-instance storage; single-instance backup. When you start backing up operating system files, you will have the same .DLL, for example, on each of your Windows servers -- you may have 100 servers. I would say, if you have a ...