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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.
June 25, 2007 25 Jun'07
Instant messaging usage increase highlights need for policies

A Burton Group report suggests that all companies should have an IM usage policy, even if they haven't deployed IM yet
June 13, 2007 13 Jun'07
Microsoft patches Windows Vista, IE 7

Microsoft fixed 15 flaws in a variety of products Tuesday, including Windows XP, Vista and Internet Explorer 7. Attackers could exploit the most serious flaws for remote code execution.
June 08, 2007 08 Jun'07
Microsoft to patch Windows Vista, IE 7, Office

In a redesigned advance bulletin for Patch Tuesday, Microsoft said it will fix flaws in Windows Vista, IE 7, Office and other programs. Four updates will address critical problems.

June 08, 2007 08 Jun'07
Serious flaws put Yahoo Messenger users in peril

Attackers could exploit two serious flaws in Yahoo Messenger to run malicious code on targeted machines, vulnerability trackers warned Wednesday.
June 06, 2007 06 Jun'07
Zero-day flaws affect Firefox, IE

A researcher published details on four new zero-day flaws affecting Firefox and Internet Explorer. They could be exploited to log keystrokes, download malware and steal cookies.
May 31, 2007 31 May'07
HDS CEO quits for HP storage biz

Dave Roberson, CEO of Hitachi Data Systems since 2006, has jumped ship to HP to run the server giant's storage business.
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
Microsoft fixes Office 2007 patch issues, releases MOICE

The Microsoft Security Response Center acknowledged that some of the company's May 8 security updates didn't make it to machines running Office 2007 on Windows Vista.
May 21, 2007 21 May'07
Mobile instant messaging enhances company's business processes

A mobile IM service acquired by a hosted VoIP provider encourages more companies to enhance their business processes.
May 17, 2007 17 May'07
VoIP security fundamentals

VoIP security is a challenge for IT staff because IP telephony brings with it not only the security problems of data networks but also new threats specific to VoIP. In this fundamentals guide, learn about network security threats and emerging IP ...

May 16, 2007 16 May'07
When signature based antivirus isn't enough

Zero-day exploits, targeted attacks and increasing demands for endpoint application controls are driving the rapid metamorphosis from signature-based antivirus and antispyware to HIPS-based integrated products.
May 08, 2007 08 May'07
Companies plug FTP holes with secure FTP servers

Some companies are investing in secure FTP suites to give employees and business partners the ability to transfer large files such as large documents, audio, video and photos.
April 16, 2007 16 Apr'07
How does file archiving differ from email and database archiving or document management systems?

The thing they all have in common is "archiving" -- long-term storage and preservation of data that's inactive...
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 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 01, 2007 01 Apr'07
Spam poses as Internet Explorer 7 download

Beware of emails from "[email protected]." It may look like an invitation to download Internet Explorer 7, but it's really a trick to infect machines with malware.
March 27, 2007 27 Mar'07
Compellent adds boot from SAN consolidation

Update saves storage space by consolidating boot volumes into a "golden" copy of the OS, but experts are troubled by a lack of partnerships with server and OS vendors.
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.
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 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
Google plugs dangerous flaw

An attacker could exploit a hole in Google Desktop to gain access to users' personal files. Google has released a patch, but experts say not all users are receiving it.
February 12, 2007 12 Feb'07
Microsoft fixes zero-day flaws in Word, Office

Twelve security updates from Microsoft fix a range of problems, including a flaw in the Malware Protection Engine and previously-exploited zero-days glitches in Word and Office.
February 11, 2007 11 Feb'07
Solaris 10 has zero-day Telnet flaw

Attackers could exploit a zero-day flaw in Solaris 10's Telnet daemon to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized system access, security experts warn.
February 07, 2007 07 Feb'07
Briefs: Vulnerabilities found in Trend Micro, Firefox browser

This week, Trend Micro released a fix for a flaw in its antivirus engine, while no fixes are available for two newly discovered Mozilla Firefox browser flaws.
February 04, 2007 04 Feb'07
New zero-day attack targets Microsoft Excel

Microsoft says maliciously crafted Excel files may permit the execution of arbitrary code. Other Microsoft Office applications may be at risk.
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 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 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.
December 21, 2006 21 Dec'06
Microsoft investigates Windows Vista flaw

Local users could gain elevated system privileges and run malicious commands by exploiting an error within the Windows server library. Vista is among the OS versions affected.
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.
December 13, 2006 13 Dec'06
Third zero-day found in Microsoft Word

For the third time in a week, a zero-day flaw has been found in Microsoft Word. Users should be cautious when opening attachments from unknown sources.
December 11, 2006 11 Dec'06
IT pros look for ways to lock down IM

Special Report: To control growing IM threats, administrators are trying to limit which programs can be used or ban the technology altogether. But that's not always possible.
December 10, 2006 10 Dec'06
Zantaz buys data classification partner Singlecast

Email archiving player Zantaz has purchased data classification startup Singlecast, which can categorise and apply policies to data before an email takes up storage space.
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
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 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.
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 21, 2006 21 Nov'06
Firefox, IE flaw could expose passwords

A flaw in Firefox 2.0 and IE could affect anyone visiting a Web site that allows user-contributed HTML codes to be added, according to Chapin Information Services.
November 13, 2006 13 Nov'06
Firefox antiphishing feature beats Internet Explorer in Mozilla test

A Firefox automated antiphishing feature beat IE 7 in a test conducted by Mozilla, but analysts say large enterprises should focus on spam blocking software.
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
Big pay for storage jobs, page 8

Big pay for storage jobs, page 8
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
Mozilla fixes Firefox flaws

Attackers could exploit multiple flaws in Firefox, SeaMonkey and Thunderbird to crash machines, bypass security restrictions and launch malicious code.
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 31, 2006 31 Oct'06
Zero-day attacks target Microsoft Visual Studio

Microsoft has outlined a series of steps users should take to protect their machines from attacks that exploit a new zero-day flaw in Visual Studio 2005.
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 30, 2006 30 Oct'06
Firefox fans unfazed by IE 7

IT administrators like the security improvements in IE 7. But for those who use Firefox, Microsoft's browser upgrade isn't enough to make them switch.
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 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 01, 2006 01 Oct'06
New exploits target Microsoft's PowerPoint, IE

Microsoft may have patched the VML flaw in Internet Explorer, but now it faces new threats against the Web browser and PowerPoint.