Computer & Internet Security

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• Apple issues massive security patch
  As researcher blasts slow patching cycle.
• Microsoft puts bounty on Conficker creator
  250,000 smackers to turn grass.
• Big guns to back new encryption key standard
  HP, IBM and EMC commit to OASIS interoperability.
• Hacker challenge to take aim at browsers and smartphones
  But only if cash prize is right.
• BlackBerry flaw opens hole in Windows
  Microsoft tames it with 'kill bits'.
• Unhitch IE from Windows, says expert
  Browser patches should be prioritised.
• Second security company has database hacked
  BitDefender partner opens too much kimono.
• Microsoft update spells death for Srizbi botnet
  Killed Storm, now hunting next big bot.

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• Securing servers in the cloud
  The ease and speed of deploying a virtualised environment has allowed some IT professionals to overlook security concerns that may be brewing up in the cloud.
• Why employees ignore security
  We asked Frank Kenney, a Gartner analyst focused on application development and integration, for some thoughts on the major reasons why people don't adhere to corporate security policies.
• What the security industry can learn from Wall Street
  On the face of it, the workings of financial markets are a world away from the security industry, and yet there are instructive parallels if you stare a little harder.

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• How to assess laptop encryption products
  The past year has seen a record number of companies losing laptops containing confidential, often unencrypted, data. IT managers have it their power to protect that data, but what encryption technology should they be following? TPM or an alternative? We run our eye over the options.
• Admin tips for securing Vista
  By making a few judicious changes using the security tools within Vista - and in some cases by adding a few pieces of free software - you can lock down your operating system like a pro.
• Understanding malware attack techniques
  One of the best things you can do to help keep your PC and your private data safe is to stay abreast of the latest security alerts. But security news stories often contain techie jargon that can make your eyes glaze over faster than a congressional session on C-SPAN.

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• Extreme SavingsNew
  

  This paper explores how enterprises can use Wide Area Data Services to cut hard costs and make the most of their existing infrastructure, without negatively impacting their operations.

• Accelerating Virtualised EnvironmentsNew
  

  Discover how wide-area data services help deliver the benefits of virtualisation and IT consolidation while addressing the challenges of performance and availability.

• The Evolving Role of the CIONew
  

  This whitepaper looks at the findings of a recent survey of successful CIOs from a number of industries, and examines what's needed for the role of the CIO to evolve.

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• Problems with monitoring virtual infrastructure
  Questions about how to monitor VMware ESX installations are common on community forums, but the term "monitoring" covers so much ground and could involve so many tools that the question requires a lot of refinement.
• Dealing with video surveillance on the LAN
  Smile: You're now responsible for cameras.
• Plotting the future of network security
  Keeping up with it could be a challenge, as it becomes richer and more sophisticated.

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	Windows Security Articles     Updated: Sunday 15 February 18:23 UK What's new on the security front with Windows 7? Taking a look at Windows 7 security features and whether, from a purely security standpoint, it is worth the upgrade. Troubleshooting Kerberos in a Sharepoint Environment (part 2) Taking a look at SPN Configuration, Duplicate Service Principal Names and DNS Configuration mismatch. RSA SecurID - Voted WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Award Winner - Authentication/Smart Cards RSA SecurID was selected the winner in the Authentication/Smart Cards category of the WindowSecurity.com Readers' Choice Awards. SafeWord 2008 and eToken were first runner-up and second runner-up. Unveiling IE 7 and Integrity Levels How Windows Vista's Internet Explorer 7 comes with Protected Mode, works with User Account Control, and provides Integrity Levels for internet protection. The End of Passwords? The end of passwords and how new technologies will keep enterprise information assets secure. More »

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• Software turns into politics New
  
• Could Wi-Fi routers spread worms? 
  

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• Memeo Backup Premium 3.5 New
  Ever since the makers of external hard drives realised that bundling a backup program with their products was a sensible idea, programs like Memeo Backup have been on the rise. Are they worth the outlay?
• GoodSync Pro 7.2
  Synchronisation is the alternative to backup, but it is also a much more complex world. Does this program keep life simple enough?
• Billion BiPAC 7402GX router
  Billion's latest BiPAC ADSL router is an attempt to add 3G failover to what is otherwise a competent and well-featured if unadventurous 802.11g switch/router. Its other strength is its VPN capability.
• DrayTek Vigor 2820Vn router
  A remote office or small office router with ADSL, WAN and 3G failover that doesn't cost the earth? Not possible they said. DrayTek's latest Vigor can do all this and more.
• SanDisk Cruzer Professional
  Where did it go wrong for the once inoffensive USB memory stick? A new generation of drives using mandatory encryption attempt to make them loved once more.

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• SailPoint tackles the threat from within
  A Texas-based company has come up with a solution for large enterprises to protect themselves from disgruntled internal staff, which it says is a growing risk for companies forced to lay off staff during these tough economic times.
• Security's virtual badlands
  We hear from Sourcefire CTO Martin Roesch why virtualisation is still Terra Incognita for network security technologists - and why he believes his company is worth more its rivals and the stock market seem to think.
• How a laptop nearly ruined one man's life
  When the Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued Michael Fiola a Dell Latitude in November 2006, it set off a chain of events that would cost him his job, his friends and about a year of his life, as he fought criminal charges that he had downloaded child pornography on to the laptop.

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• Network behaviour analysis secures university
  Seeking better visibility into the traffic crossing its extensive network, Wayne State University turned to NBA software from Q1 Labs.
• UTM's weakness: a single point of failure
  The team had a wealth of options. They could have chosen to install one or more UTM appliances, devices that handle multiple threats from a single chassis, or opted for a series of single function, best of breed appliances. So, which one was it to be?
• Protecting the datacentre
  Mercy Medical Centre’s security wish list is far from atypical. The Baltimore healthcare provider wants to make sure that users access only the services and servers they require and that its datacentre servers remain secure and problem free. Nevertheless, it hasn't yet found quite the right technology combination.

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	Security Alerts   Updated: Sunday 15 February 18:25 UK [2/5] UniversalIndentGUI "SettingsPaths::init()" Insecure Temporary Files A security issue has been reported in UniversalIndentGUI, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to perform certain actions with escalated privileges. [3/5] PHP Krazy Image Host Script "id" SQL Injection Vulnerability x0r has discovered a vulnerability in PHP Krazy Image Host Script, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct SQL injection attacks. [3/5] Free Joke Script Multiple SQL Injection Vulnerabilities MuhaciR has reported some vulnerabilities in Free Joke Script, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct SQL injection attacks. [3/5] Swann DVR4-SecuraNet Directory Traversal Vulnerability Terry Froy has reported a vulnerability in Swann DVR4-SecuraNet, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information. [2/5] Sun Java System Directory Server Directory Proxy Server Denial of Service A vulnerability has been reported in Sun Java System Directory Server, which can be exploited by malicious, local users and malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). [2/5] Sun Solaris / SEAM Kerberos PAM Module Privilege Escalation Sun has acknowledged a vulnerability in Solaris and Sun Enterprise Authentication Mechanism (SEAM), which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges. http://secunia.com/Advisories/33921/ NOTE: This RSS feed does not include information about updated Secunia advisories. You should note that Secunia on average issues more than 20 updated advisories per day, containing information about exploit and patch availability, new and in depth research, and all other details that are relevant. Learn more about receiving complete and customised Secunia advisory information: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ more »

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