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  • December 10, 2006 10 Dec'06

    Inside the numbers: Messaging (in)security

    In August, SearchSecurity.com surveyed 250 IT pros from a variety of industries about messaging security programs. Here are some of the questions we asked and their responses.

  • December 10, 2006 10 Dec'06

    Hitachi, BlueArc announce OEM partnership

    What had been rumored to be an acquisition has turned out to be an OEM deal, but HDS has also made an investment in BlueArc, indicating an acquisition could be the next step.

  • December 10, 2006 10 Dec'06

    Messaging insecurity fuels data leakage fears

    Special Report: The proliferation of messaging technology means more opportunity for malware to take root and sensitive data to be lifted.

  • December 10, 2006 10 Dec'06

    Microsoft suffers third zero-day in a week

    A second zero-day flaw in Word has been uncovered, Microsoft said Sunday. It's the software giant's third zero-day in a week.

  • December 10, 2006 10 Dec'06

    Storage Decisions in the wild, wild west

    Dedupe, iSCSI, backup, virtualisation and cowboys in Stetson hats -- Storage Decisions Las Vegas 2006 had it all.

  • December 10, 2006 10 Dec'06

    Windows Vista security settings

    Microsoft's Windows Vista is here. Here, Current Analysis senior analyst Andrew Braunberg discusses what network admins need to know about tightening up Vista security.

  • December 09, 2006 09 Dec'06

    Storage IQ: Key technologies for 2006

    We keep a close eye on what technologies our readers are most interested in. Here are the year's 25 most commonly searched terms. Do you know them all?

  • December 07, 2006 07 Dec'06

    Dell, Microsoft tout joint NAS product

    The new NX1950 product is vastly more expensive than its counterparts from HP and NetApp, but it scales higher, supports clusters and has redundant controllers.

  • December 07, 2006 07 Dec'06

    NAS management software specifications

    Network attached storage (NAS) appliances and gateways must be configured and managed using NAS management software that allows administrators to allocate space, manage RAID and storage behaviors, perform routine maintenance, and other tasks. ...

  • December 06, 2006 06 Dec'06

    Microsoft to fix Visual Studio, Windows flaws

    Microsoft plans to release five security updates to address vulnerabilities in Windows and a flaw in Visual Studio as part of its monthly security bulletin release cycle.

  • December 06, 2006 06 Dec'06

    Zero-day flaw found in Windows Media Player

    Attackers could exploit a new zero-day flaw in Windows Media Player to cause a denial of service or launch malicious code. The threat is Microsoft's second zero-day flaw in a week.

  • December 06, 2006 06 Dec'06

    MP3 search site pushes spyware, watchdogs say

    A Web site that gives users the ability to search for MP3s contains programs that behave like spyware, according to the Center for Democracy and Technology and StopBadware.org.

  • December 05, 2006 05 Dec'06

    New zero-day affects Microsoft Word

    Microsoft confirmed reports of "limited" zero-day attacks and warned customers to be cautious when opening unsolicited Word attachments.

  • December 04, 2006 04 Dec'06

    IBM to acquire compliance software firm

    IBM plans to acquire Consul Risk Management Inc., a Delft, Netherlands-based firm whose software tracks non-compliant behavior of employees.

  • December 04, 2006 04 Dec'06

    Spam -- stop it at the network edge

    Spam has become much more than just a nuisance; it can slow or crash the network. F5 recently added a module to its Big IP platform to stop spam at the network edge.

  • December 03, 2006 03 Dec'06

    Security Bytes: Phishing worm spreads through MySpace

    Round up of security news

  • November 30, 2006 30 Nov'06

    Terrorists may target financial sites

    The U.S. government is warning of an al-Qaida call for a cyberattack against online stock trading and banking Web sites

  • November 30, 2006 30 Nov'06

    Symantec blames piracy for Veritas licensing snafu

    Weekly compilation of storage news: Symantec says that software counterfeiting is throwing a wrench in tech support ; FRCP rules take effect.

  • November 30, 2006 30 Nov'06

    Oracle responds to security critics

    Security Blog Log: Oracle takes on researchers who have criticised its security procedures in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Symantec warns of new zombie malware.

  • November 30, 2006 30 Nov'06

    Video conferencing brings desktop VoIP, app sharing

    Voice, video and Web conferencing vendor Genesys adds desktop VoIP and enhanced application sharing to its collaboration lineup.

  • November 30, 2006 30 Nov'06

    Gartner: Existing business continuity plans will fail in a pandemic

    Existing business continuity plans will not protect a company during an avian flu pandemic, says a Gartner analyst. Business continuity plans assume a geographically specific disaster, while a pandemic will strike everywhere nearly simultaneously.

  • November 29, 2006 29 Nov'06

    Video conferencing brings desktop VoIP, app sharing

    Voice, video and Web conferencing vendor Genesys adds desktop VoIP and enhanced application sharing to its collaboration lineup.

  • November 29, 2006 29 Nov'06

    Multiple flaws in Adobe Reader, Acrobat

    Multiple flaws in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could allow attackers to execute malicious commands on victims' computers.

  • November 29, 2006 29 Nov'06

    Podcast: Security certifications pay could rebound in '07

    Security certifications pay is languishing, according to skill and certifications pay expert David Foote of Foote Research. Foote examines the state of the IT security job market.

  • November 28, 2006 28 Nov'06

    Symantec fixes NetBackup Puredisk flaw

    An unauthorised user could launch malicious code by exploiting a flaw in Symantec's Veritas NetBackup PureDisk product. But a fix is available.

  • November 28, 2006 28 Nov'06

    Adware targets Mac OS X

    As F-Secure notes what may be the first example of adware designed for Macs, researcher LMH reports more flaws in the operating system as part of the Month of Kernel Bugs.

  • November 28, 2006 28 Nov'06

    Effective wireless security is available, but holes exist

    Specialist vendors offer products that allow even small businesses to run a secure wireless network without paying a high price, but that doesn't mean companies are using it.

  • November 28, 2006 28 Nov'06

    Study: Some firms balk at mobile security

    Companies are failing to safeguard sensitive data on employee mobile devices, according to a survey by the Business Performance Management Forum.

  • November 28, 2006 28 Nov'06

    Apple fixes 22 Mac OS X flaws

    The patches include a fix for a Wi-Fi flaw reported earlier this month as part of the Month of Kernel Bugs. A number of other flaws remain unfixed, however.

  • November 26, 2006 26 Nov'06

    Static routing for Cisco users [Day Two: The good and bad of static routing]

    What is static routing good for? And what are its shortcomings? Read on to discover how and when to use this technique.

  • November 26, 2006 26 Nov'06

    Managed and hosted VoIP: muddling through

    Managed and Centrex and hosted, oh my! For companies looking for an alternative to a premise-based phone system, there are plenty available, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Get a clearer understanding of exactly what's available so you can ...

  • November 26, 2006 26 Nov'06

    Storage management tools get more flexible

    After a decade of proprietary storage management tools, vendors are finally giving users more choices and freeing them up to buy only what they need.

  • November 26, 2006 26 Nov'06

    Virtualisation buying guide [Day Two: Virtualisation software examined]

    Deploying software on a server or dedicated appliance is often easier for smaller organisations, but the actual product choice demands careful consideration. Now that you've reviewed the essential issues involved in any virtualisation product, this ...

  • November 23, 2006 23 Nov'06

    Commentary: We've never met a "thought follower"

    A couple of days back, a vendor tried to convince us that their new security consultancy services should be of interest to you, our readers.

  • November 23, 2006 23 Nov'06

    Commentary: We've never met a "thought follower"

    A couple of days back, a vendor tried to convince us that their new security consultancy services should be of interest to you, our readers.

  • November 22, 2006 22 Nov'06

    Zango defying FTC agreement, researchers say

    This week in Security Blog Log: Two researchers accuse Zango of unsavory adware tactics, despite the company's pledge to clean up its act.

  • November 21, 2006 21 Nov'06

    New Mac OS X flaw exposed

    A Mac OS X flaw was exposed as part of the Month of Kernel Bugs. Also, a new Web site vows to follow the lead of researchers LMH and H.D. Moore with a week of Oracle zero-days.

  • November 21, 2006 21 Nov'06

    Skills gap grips India's budding storage market

    India is the second fastest growth market for storage technology in Asia Pacific after China, according to IDC, but a skills shortage could hamper growth, experts say.

  • November 21, 2006 21 Nov'06

    Virtual SAN purchase considerations

    The specific considerations for key virtual SAN products plus a series of specifications to help make on-the-spot product comparisons between vendors.

  • November 21, 2006 21 Nov'06

    Virtual SAN product specifications

    Product snapshots that highlight key specifications for a cross-section of VSAN platforms selected based on input from industry analysts and SearchStorage.com editors.

  • November 21, 2006 21 Nov'06

    BakBone brushes up replication software

    BakBone's NetVault Replicator version 5.0 includes automatic configuration of replication for remote sites, a capacity planning tool and a higher performance data movement engine.

  • November 21, 2006 21 Nov'06

    Long-term archiving needs better media, experts say

    The hundred-year archive is coming soon, and industry watchers say a new physical medium for long-term storage should come with it.