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September 05, 2007 05 Sep'07
Firefox security issues persist despite update

Despite Mozilla's recent Firefox security update, researchers say there's another way attackers could exploit the browser for malicious purposes.
September 05, 2007 05 Sep'07
Critical flaw discovered in IBM DB2

IBM's DB2 database management system contains a flaw that could be exploited remotely by an attacker to take control of a system.
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
IT cheat sheets for all

They may seem like no-brainers to you, but some of your IT tricks and workarounds look magical to your peers. We've collected our favorite IT cheat sheets on topics ranging from AS/400 to HTML and Outlook so everyone can look like a whiz.
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
NetApp files suit against Sun over ZFS

NetApp says Sun's ZFS violates its patents and seeks an injunction against its distribution, potentially putting Sun's storage business at risk. Update 9/6/07: Sun counterattacks.
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Cisco goes next generation with 802.11n

Cisco today released 802.11n WLAN gear, as wireless experts predict the technology will soon kill the need for wired Ethernet LAN access.
September 02, 2007 02 Sep'07
Wireless network security: Controlling secondary connections

Secondary connections are the latest threat to corporate wireless networks and require more than password protection to remain secured.
September 02, 2007 02 Sep'07
Now the dust has settled on pornography filtering...

Andrew Collins looks at the controversial topic of Internet porn filtering in Australia, now that the federal government has enacted its hotly debated plans.
August 31, 2007 31 Aug'07
Cisco issues CallManager security update

Security flaws in Cisco CallManager and Unified Communications Manager could be exploited for cross-site scripting and SQL injection attacks, but a security update is available.

August 31, 2007 31 Aug'07
Suncorp reveals five-year VoIP plan

Financial services group Suncorp explains its plans to IP-enable its operations to Adam Turner.
August 30, 2007 30 Aug'07
Network access control vendors: Attraction vs. retention

Network access control (NAC) vendors were evaluated based on attractiveness and customer retention in a recent survey by Current Analysis.
August 30, 2007 30 Aug'07
Flaw found in MSN Messenger

Attackers could exploit a flaw in MSN Messenger to run malicious code on targeted machines, according to Danish vulnerability clearinghouse Secunia.
August 30, 2007 30 Aug'07
Critical flaw found in Oracle developer tool

A popular tool used by Oracle developers contains a critical flaw that could be used by an attacker to compromise a system.
August 29, 2007 29 Aug'07
IMS, FMC on telecom carrier roadmaps

IMS and FMC are top of the to-do lists of service providers trying to differentiate themselves from the competition, according to an Infonetics Research study.
August 29, 2007 29 Aug'07
Rootkit found in older Sony USB device

F-Secure says it discovered rootkit technology in Sony's Micro Vault USM-F fingerprint reader software. The find comes two years after controversy over Sony's DRM technology.

August 28, 2007 28 Aug'07
Unified communications slow to change U.S. work culture

Unified communications implementation is still high, but many enterprises have yet to allow users all its advantages.
August 28, 2007 28 Aug'07
Data archives overview

When a file is lost due to user error, or data is corrupted because of system problems, the affected data can be restored from a backup. An archive is different from a backup because the data may not be used for months, even years, but must be ...
August 28, 2007 28 Aug'07
VoIP, unified communications study reveals challenges

VoIP and unified communications deployments can affect other applications. A study by Network General highlighted some challenges introduced by convergence.
August 28, 2007 28 Aug'07
VoIP, unified communications study reveals challenges

VoIP and unified communications deployments can affect other applications. A study by Network General highlighted some challenges introduced by convergence.
August 28, 2007 28 Aug'07
SANS: Attackers may be attempting Trend Micro exploits

The SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC) warns that attackers may be attempting to exploit flaws in Trend Micro products to hijack computer systems.
August 27, 2007 27 Aug'07
VoIP, unified communications study reveals challenges

VoIP and unified communications deployments can affect other applications. A recent study by Network General highlighted some of the challenges introduced by convergence.
August 27, 2007 27 Aug'07
VoiceCon Fall 2007: Unified communications still has barriers

Unified communications (UC) offers streamlined communication, but significant challenges still need to be addressed.
August 26, 2007 26 Aug'07
What is considered best practices in terms of backup vaulting (offsite storage) frequency?

As a consultant, this is something that I run into frequently. There seems to be a belief that if you're a smaller shop or smaller business: You don't have a lot of data, and you don't need to send your data offsite very often. A lot of times, the ...
August 26, 2007 26 Aug'07
IBM back in iSCSI SAN fray

IBM is looking to take on HP's MSA and EMC's AX150, as well as EqualLogic and LeftHand, with a new iSCSI SAN product OEMed from LSI.
August 23, 2007 23 Aug'07
Nokia Intellisync boosts device management

Nokia Intellisync has released updates to its Mobile Suite to enhance remote device support, loss and theft protection, and management capabilities.
August 22, 2007 22 Aug'07
Nokia Intellisync boosts device management

Nokia Intellisync has updated its mobile device management portfolio.
August 22, 2007 22 Aug'07
Australian telecoms growth predicted to fall

Research consultancy BuddeComm has predicted the Australian telecoms market will grow just 2.8% in the 2008 financial year to $36.3 billion, driven predominantly by data and broadband services. This is down from the 3.1% estimated this financial ...
August 22, 2007 22 Aug'07
Trend Micro fixes flaws in ServerProtect, PC-cillin

Attackers could tamper with servers and run malicious code by exploiting flaws in Trend Micro's ServerProtect, Anti-Spyware and PC-cillin products. But fixes are available.
August 22, 2007 22 Aug'07
Microsoft adds CA vets to anti-malware team

Microsoft has hired Jakub Kaminski, one of CA's more talented and well-regarded antivirus researchers, and three of his colleagues from CA's Australian lab.
August 22, 2007 22 Aug'07
Attackers target two Microsoft security flaws

Symantec warned customers about attacks targeting two Microsoft security flaws -- an unpatched DirectX Media vulnerability and the XML Core Services flaw patched in MS07-042.
August 21, 2007 21 Aug'07
VoIP performance management abounds at VoiceCon

VoIP performance management tools announced at VoiceCon show that vendors are focusing on user experience over infrastructure.
August 21, 2007 21 Aug'07
Hosted VoIP: Take the headache and heartache out of VoIP, Part 2

Part 2 of this series investigates the QoS and security issues of the hosted VoIP model.
August 21, 2007 21 Aug'07
Nigel Phair, author of 'Cybercrime: The Reality of the Threat', on Australia's response

In the first instalment of a three part interview, TechTarget Australia's Patrick Gray interviews Australian Federal Police Agent Nigel Phair about his new book: Cybercrime: The Reality of the Threat. Until recently, Phair was the Team Leader of ...
August 20, 2007 20 Aug'07
Hosted VoIP: Take the headache and heartache out of VoIP, Part 1

No matter what size network an enterprise is running these days, large and small alike are faced with increasing technical and financial challenges.
August 20, 2007 20 Aug'07
Sourcefire acquires open source ClamAV

Sourcefire, maker of the popular Snort open source IDS tool, has acquired ClamAV, an open source email gateway scanning tool.
August 20, 2007 20 Aug'07
VMware acquires HIPS provider Determina

VMware, the leader in virtualization software, has acquired Determina, a provider of host IPS technology.
August 20, 2007 20 Aug'07
3PAR, EqualLogic file for IPOs

The emerging storage companies file S-1 forms with the SEC, though some experts warn they could be headed for a volatile market.
August 19, 2007 19 Aug'07
College campuses prepare for Microsoft Vista challenges

With new Vista machines coming to campus, the IT shops of academia have no choice but to embrace the latest Windows OS and its security implications.
August 19, 2007 19 Aug'07
Push voice is the next mobility must-have

Push voice, coupled with mobile email, has the potential to make the smartphone a true mobile office.
August 19, 2007 19 Aug'07
Your networking certification game plan

To pass your networking certification exams, use these suggested lab setups, activities and reading materials to CompTIA A+, MCSE, Network+, MCSA, CCNA and Linux+ certify.
August 17, 2007 17 Aug'07
Wal-Mart deploys new data security system

Wal-Mart Stores has deployed a data security and encryption system to secure data going over its global network.
August 17, 2007 17 Aug'07
HDS, HP simplify high-end disk array pricing

Users of the new USP-V disk array from HDS and the XP24000 disk array from HP will now pay less for attaching external storage, as well as capacity.
August 17, 2007 17 Aug'07
Compliance, data breaches heighten database security needs

Experts say database platforms lack robust native encryption, monitoring, assessment and management tools to meet demanding new security requirements.
August 16, 2007 16 Aug'07
Voice over IPv6: Architectures for Next Generation VoIP Networks

VoIP technolgies are not immune to system failures, from hacking to jitter, and these issues can present problems for companies who depend on their network. This chapter examines some of the issues that are faced by VoIP systems, focusing on those ...
August 16, 2007 16 Aug'07
TJX profit takes hit over data breach

TJX says it has spent $256 million responding to the massive data breach that exposed 45 million customers to identity fraud, and the bottom line has suffered as a result.
August 15, 2007 15 Aug'07
VoIP models and services: Complete guide

With clear, concise explanations of existing VoIP business models and deployment methodologies, this guide will enable you to weigh the pros and cons of each based on your needs.
August 15, 2007 15 Aug'07
Latest Microsoft flaws affect Windows, IE, Excel

Microsoft released nine security updates Tuesday -- six of them critical -- for flaws in Internet Explorer, Excel and other programs within the Windows OS.
August 14, 2007 14 Aug'07
QoS -- What voice managers need to know

Quality of Service (QoS) technologies can be quite confusing between technical complexities and marketing jargon. In this tip, find out what voice managers need to know about QoS as it relates to VoIP.
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.
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.
August 14, 2007 14 Aug'07
Telstra network build spurs new security plan

Telstra's experience constructing the Next G and Next IP networks has seen the telco evolve a new security strategy.