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Enterprise software
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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 13, 2007
13
Aug'07
Data backup copies overview
How do you choose a storage copy technology? The best choices usually involve need and cost, vendor support, and technological compatibility/longevity.
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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 08, 2007
08
Aug'07
Mozilla to extend security in major Firefox update
The next version of Firefox will include new anti-phishing and anti-malware capabilities. Mozilla also plans to release a pair of fuzzing tools to detect Java, FTP and HTTP flaws.
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August 07, 2007
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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 02, 2007
02
Aug'07
VMware helps SRM make a comeback
Symantec's CommandCentral version 5.0 adds support for VMware, which experts say will breathe new life into a fading corner of the storage market.
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August 01, 2007
01
Aug'07
Black Hat 2007: Vista users urged to beware of IPv6
A researcher warns that attackers could make trouble for Vista users by exploiting Teredo, an IPv6 tunneling tool enabled by default in the latest Windows OS.
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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
Security update fixes Yahoo Widgets flaw
Attackers could exploit a Yahoo Widgets flaw to run malicious code on compromised Windows computers, but a security update is available.
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July 31, 2007
31
Jul'07
Fixed-content data archiving products get a boost
Caringo, EMC and HDS spruce up their fixed-content data archiving products as buzz around compliance and legal discovery continues.
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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
Mobility could hold the key to broader UC adoption
Unified communications (UC) has been available for several years in various shapes and forms, but adoption within corporations has been slow. Mobile UC is right around the corner and may act as a catalyst for greater UC adoption.
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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.
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July 12, 2007
12
Jul'07
Zero-day auction site highlights ethical debate
A new auction site plans to cash in on flaw research. Executive Editor Dennis Fisher explores if it's a viable business model and if research should be sold to the highest bidder.
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July 11, 2007
11
Jul'07
Mobility could hold the key to broader UC adoption
Unified communications (UC) and unified messaging are on the verge of launching a mobile platform. Learn more about mobile UC from Yankee Group's Zeus Kerravala.
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July 11, 2007
11
Jul'07
Video over IP: What the voice manager needs to know
Video over IP lets users stream video and videoconference, but when implementing it, voice managers must consider VoIP integration and traffic concerns.
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July 09, 2007
09
Jul'07
Microsoft July updates for critical Excel, Windows and .NET flaws
Of the six security updates Microsoft released Tuesday, experts expressed the most concern about a critical glitch in the .NET Framework that could leave client machines and Web servers open to attack.
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July 09, 2007
09
Jul'07
Google buy shakes up email archiving
Google's acquisition of Postini will boost adoption of Gmail, pushing email archiving players to add support for hosted applications.