First Windows 7 Zero-Day Vulnerability Found
A patch for a Server Message Block flaw probably won’t be available until December, but the appearance of a vulnerability so early in the release cycle of the new operating system should deter adoption.
Hacks, Breaches and Compromises
November 18, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 8:28 AM/EST
November 9, 2009
Monday, November 09, 2009 9:17 AM/EST
Midsized Companies Under Siege by Hackers
Many companies with less than 500 employees believe they’re at a lower risk of attack than their Fortune 500 counterparts. Not only is that not true, but it’s actually the opposite. In short, these companies need help to staunch a problem that costs them $17 billion annually.
October 6, 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 6:09 PM/EST
Thousands of Hotmail, Gmail Passwords Compromised
A massive phishing attack has captured tens of thousands of passwords for Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo email accounts around the world. One solution provider in Kansas may have a solution to prevent weak email passwords.
October 1, 2009
Thursday, October 01, 2009 9:32 AM/EST
Spear Phishers Go Casting in Google Wave
Google's new communication and collaboration platform -- which is limited to just 100,000 beta users -- is generating so much interest that hackers and spear phishers are setting up rogue sites that lure users with the promise of access credentials.
September 28, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009 8:38 AM/EST
Don’t Tell Insecure End Users They’re Stupid
Many security breaches are a result of administrative error, inattention and ignorance. Such insecurities often result in solution providers being called in to clean up the messes created by in-house, inept security managers. But does cleaning up security messes require telling end users their stupid?
September 25, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009 8:46 AM/EST
Password, ID Stealing Malware Volume Jumps 400%
Malware such as Clampi and Sinowal that steal passwords and authentication credentials are becoming far more common and dangerous. They are increasingly more adept at avoiding detection by conventional security measures and more able to defeat security precautions to prevent data theft. This threat will require all organizations with sensitive data to think beyond antivirus and firewalls.
September 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:39 PM/EST
Can We Wait Six Months for Another Cisco Security Patch?
Cisco released 11 security advisories and patches for 12 vulnerabilities in its IOS operating system and Unified Communication Manager. The next time Cisco will release patches in March 2010. Can users wait that long?
September 22, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:46 AM/EST
Attacking Application-Layer Vulnerabilities
Many networks are compromised by users clicking on malicious URLs that launch attacks against vulnerabilities in common applications such as Adobe Flash and Microsoft Office. Users could potentially click away if only organizations patched those security holes more reguarly.
September 21, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009 7:03 AM/EST
New Program Assures Peripheral Security
ICSA Labs, the security testing service best known for certifying antivirus applications and firewalls, is launching a new program to test and certify the security of network-attached devices such as printers and IP-enabled video cameras.
September 14, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009 7:56 AM/EST
California Leads the Nation in Breach Disclosures
California is on the verge of passing the most stringent data breach disclosure law that, if signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, will require hacked companies to provide actionable guidance on remediating compromised identities.
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