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April 17, 2007 17 Apr'07
Storage consolidation: Disks and disk subsystems overview

Any storage consolidation effort must involve a serious consideration of disk subsystems and the specific disk types that those systems will contain
April 16, 2007 16 Apr'07
DNS worm strikes at Microsoft flaw

A new worm called Rinbot.BC exploits the Microsoft DNS flaw by installing an IRC bot on infected machines and scanning for other vulnerable servers.
April 15, 2007 15 Apr'07
Malware outbreak 'largest in almost a year'

Security firm Postini and the SANS Internet Storm Center said they are tracking a significant malware outbreak. Postini calls it the biggest email attack in almost a year.
April 12, 2007 12 Apr'07
Microsoft investigates DNS server flaw

Attackers could exploit a DNS flaw in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 and run malicious code on the system. A workaround is suggested until a patch is issued.

April 12, 2007 12 Apr'07
Microsoft DNS server flaw called dangerous

UPDATE: Microsoft said Sunday that attacks are still limited, but a proof of concept code to exploit the vulnerability is publicly available.
April 11, 2007 11 Apr'07
Instant messaging threats become more sophisticated

Instant messaging faces greater threats as more enterprises begin to utilize it, making it a more appealing target to hackers.
April 11, 2007 11 Apr'07
Architectural firm swaps online data backup service providers

As online data backup services take off, one early adopter slashed costs dramatically by switching to a newer service on the market.
April 10, 2007 10 Apr'07
Capacity planning software specifications

Gauging storage needs over time is one of the biggest challenges faced by IT administrators, and a new generation of capacity planning tools is emerging to help forecast growth and utilisation of storage resources.
April 08, 2007 08 Apr'07
How data deduplication eases storage requirements

Storage administrators are struggling to handle spiraling volumes of documents, audio, video, images and large email attachments. Adding storage is not always the best solution, and many companies are turning to data reduction technologies such as ...
April 08, 2007 08 Apr'07
Spam campaign uses Storm-like attack technique

Spammers used an attack technique much like last January's "Storm" assault to dupe people into downloading malware over the weekend. This time, they used fake WWIII headlines.

April 08, 2007 08 Apr'07
Symantec fixes 'high-risk' flaw in Enterprise Security Manager

Attackers could hijack machines from remote locations by exploiting a flaw in Symantec Enterprise Security Manager (ESM). Kaspersky Lab users also have a flaw to deal with.
April 04, 2007 04 Apr'07
Data security breach at UCSF may have exposed thousands

The University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) acknowledged Wednesday that a security hole in a computer server may have exposed 46,000 people to potential identity fraud.
March 26, 2007 26 Mar'07
What are some of the best practices for managing the growth of unstructured data?

It starts with corporate policies around data management...
March 26, 2007 26 Mar'07
Web 2.0: CIOs want it their way

A new study found CIOs want Web 2.0 technology, but they're a little insecure about getting it from emerging specialized vendors.
March 26, 2007 26 Mar'07
Metasploit Framework 3.0 released

Brief: Metasploit Framework 3.0 contains 177 exploits, 104 payloads, 17 encoders and 30 auxiliary modules that perform such tasks as host discovery and protocol fuzzing.
March 26, 2007 26 Mar'07
How can a company set retention policies with such a glut of unstructured data?

It depends; there are no easy answers to this. There are a number of initiatives that a company should undertake, including disaster recovery, business continuity planning, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and data security...
March 26, 2007 26 Mar'07
Are there regulatory compliance issues related to unstructured data?

The most important issue is legal discovery. You may not know what you have or how to find it, so it can be very difficult to find the files that may be required by a court of law...
March 25, 2007 25 Mar'07
Microsoft investigates Windows Vista Mail flaw

Attackers could exploit a flaw in Windows Vista Mail to compromise PCs by tricking the user into opening a malicious email attachment. Microsoft is investigating.
March 22, 2007 22 Mar'07
Flaws haunt protocol tied to national infrastructure

Also: A weakness is found in Windows settings, Microsoft investigates a new Vista flaw, and flaws are addressed in OpenOffice.org and Firefox.
March 22, 2007 22 Mar'07
Mozilla releases Firefox fix

One newly-discovered flaw and several glitches introduced in the last update have been fixed with Mozilla's release of Firefox 2.0.0.3 and 1.5.0.11.
March 22, 2007 22 Mar'07
Midrange storage array specifications

Product snapshots highlighting key specifications for a cross section of midrange storage array products.
March 21, 2007 21 Mar'07
Hackers broaden reach of cross-site scripting attacks

An explosion of AJAX-based applications has increased the damage that cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks can inflict on machines. A new tool uses XSS flaws to create a botnet.
March 20, 2007 20 Mar'07
NAC panel says technology may not add up

A panel discussing the potential of using network access control (NAC) says the technology may not be worth the price of deploying and maintaining it.
March 19, 2007 19 Mar'07
Internet complexity, insecurity could stifle innovation, expert says

Security threats are driving vendors to produce software and devices that automatically update and run only proprietary software with no effort from the end user. The result could be less flexibility and innovation, one expert says.
March 18, 2007 18 Mar'07
Symantec: Data thieves thrive on zero-day flaws

According to Symantec's threat report for the second half of 2006, attackers exploited misplaced USB drives and zero-day flaws to steal vast amounts of data. Expect more of the same in 2007.
March 18, 2007 18 Mar'07
Hacker techniques use Google to unearth sensitive data

Those who know where to look could use Google to dig up all sorts of sensitive company information, including intellectual property and passwords, one security expert warns.
March 13, 2007 13 Mar'07
NEC reveals HydraStor grid storage

NEC announces its HydraStor array for secondary storage, touting its grid storage architecture, automated policies for data management and scalable deduplication.
March 13, 2007 13 Mar'07
What are some best practices for retaining data in a highly regulated business environment?

Have a good information retention policy. I see a lot of organizations where they retain backups or copies of databases, but they don't know why they're retaining it or for how long...
March 08, 2007 08 Mar'07
Review: eGuardPost a B+ overall

eGuardPost is a well-designed and highly capable product that meets an important need. It has strong security and great forensics capabilities.
March 08, 2007 08 Mar'07
Review: Sun Java System Identity Manager 7.0 'impressive'

Hot Pick: Sun Java System Identity Manager 7.0 excels with agentless connectors, scalability and amazing auditing.
March 07, 2007 07 Mar'07
Microsoft cancels Patch Tuesday as DST looms

IT administrators who are struggling to apply all their daylight-saving time (DST) patches will get a break from Microsoft next week, as no new security fixes will be released.
March 07, 2007 07 Mar'07
Symantec acquires automated risk assessment firm

Symantec has acquired Reston, Va.-based 4FrontSecurity, a maker of automated risk analysis and security management tools. An expert says it's the latest sign that the security risk assessment market is heating up.
March 06, 2007 06 Mar'07
Tape restoration firm accelerates restores

National Data Conversion uses Index Engines technology to speed up tape restores for litigation.
March 04, 2007 04 Mar'07
Expert: NAC not a network security cure-all

According to an expert at Black Hat DC, NAC success demands careful planning and a good understanding of the company network; otherwise, implementations can quickly go awry.
March 01, 2007 01 Mar'07
Linksys, Gateway launch low-end NAS

Cisco subsidiary Linksys and PC maker Gateway launch new NAS products for small businesses and consumers.
February 28, 2007 28 Feb'07
RFID cloning presentation moves forward despite legal threats

Chris Paget, director of research and development at IOActive spoke mainly about the science behind RFID tags and readers and the inherent security issues of the technology.
February 27, 2007 27 Feb'07
McAfee fixes flaw in Mac antivirus software

Attackers could exploit the hole in McAfee's Virex 7.7 antivirus program for Mac OS X to bypass the malware scanner, but a fix is available.
February 27, 2007 27 Feb'07
'Worm' targets Sun Solaris Telnet flaw

Security researchers have found evidence that a worm is trying to exploit the recently patched Telnet flaw in Sun Solaris. Experts say it's another reason to stay away from Telnet.
February 27, 2007 27 Feb'07
Wireless security: IT pros warily watching mobile phone threats

Security experts have warned repeatedly that mobile phone attacks will grow as the devices become more sophisticated. IT administrators are starting to believe them.
February 26, 2007 26 Feb'07
Storm rages again: Self-morphing Trojan uses blogs to spread rootkits

A new variant of the Storm Trojan that changes with each download is infecting blog sites with malicious URLs, intercepting traffic when visitors try to post comments.
February 25, 2007 25 Feb'07
HP announces iSCSI VTL for SMBs

HP's new iSCSI VTL devices include automated backup capabilities for users with fewer than four servers.
February 25, 2007 25 Feb'07
PatchLink acquires STAT Guardian tool

PatchLink says it will add more muscle to its vulnerability management portfolio by acquiring the STAT Guardian tool from IT vendor Harris Corp.
February 22, 2007 22 Feb'07
Google offers 10 GB inbox

The search engine giant is offering an email application on a subscription basis with five times the storage capacity of the free version.
February 21, 2007 21 Feb'07
Cisco warns of IP phone flaws

Attackers could circumvent security restrictions by exploiting flaws in certain Cisco IP phones, the networking giant warned Wednesday.
February 20, 2007 20 Feb'07
Cisco routers threatened by drive-by pharming

Millions of Cisco routers in circulation could be compromised by a newly-discovered attack technique Symantec calls drive-by pharming, the networking giant warned in an advisory.
February 20, 2007 20 Feb'07
Microsoft confirms new IE flaw

Attackers could exploit a new flaw in Internet Explorer (IE) to access local files on targeted systems, Microsoft confirmed Tuesday.
February 20, 2007 20 Feb'07
TJX data breach worse than initially feared

Hackers had access to a larger amount of customer data, TJX executives said in a statement.
February 19, 2007 19 Feb'07
Sourcefire fixes Snort flaw

Attackers could exploit a flaw in the popular open source Snort IDS tool to cause a denial of service or launch malicious code.
February 19, 2007 19 Feb'07
When security firms merge, some users are losers

Some users see their services improve when IT security vendors merge with other companies or get acquired. Others say they've been left out in the cold.
February 19, 2007 19 Feb'07
Quiz: Compliance improvement -- Get better as you go forward

A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented by expert Richard Mackey in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Compliance School.