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• 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

  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

  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 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 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 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

  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

  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.

• August 13, 2007 13 Aug'07

  VoIP vulnerability threatens data

  VoIP vulnerabilities have now reached a level of sophistication that allows hackers to steal, view or delete data.

• August 13, 2007 13 Aug'07

  Gartner security summit outlines 'Security 3.0'

  Gartner has opened its Sydney Security Summit with a definition of Security 3.0.

• August 09, 2007 09 Aug'07

  NAS appliance purchase considerations

  NAS appliances are frequently touted for bringing convenience and simplicity to network storage. Appliances include their own dedicated disks for storage and RAID, and most NAS appliances can be upgraded with more or larger disks for additional ...

• August 09, 2007 09 Aug'07

  Sun adds virtual tape library to Thumper

  Analysts say the combo of FalconStor's software, Solaris and Thumper is a good sign of integration from Sun after a disorganised year, but it's unclear if users will be convinced.

• August 09, 2007 09 Aug'07

  Cisco warns of critical IOS flaws

  Attackers could exploit multiple flaws in Cisco's IOS to cause a denial of service or remotely execute arbitrary code.

• August 09, 2007 09 Aug'07

  VeriSign employee data exposed in laptop theft

  Current and former employees of VeriSign were exposed to potential data fraud when a laptop housing their information was stolen from the car of a former employee.

• August 09, 2007 09 Aug'07

  VoIP vulnerability threatens data

  VoIP vulnerabilities have now reached a level of sophistication that allows hackers to steal, view or delete data.

• August 09, 2007 09 Aug'07

  Immunity releases new exploit-writing tool

  Pen testing company says its Debugger tool offers researchers a new way to write exploits, analyse malware and reverse engineer binary files.

• August 08, 2007 08 Aug'07

  NAS appliance specifications

  NAS appliances are noted for their convenience, offering dedicated internal storage that is relatively straightforward to identify and manage. The biggest issue for NAS appliances is avoiding network bottlenecks and supporting expansion without ...

• August 08, 2007 08 Aug'07

  Cisco warns of critical IOS flaws

  Attackers could exploit multiple flaws in Cisco's IOS to cause a denial of service or remotely execute arbitrary code.

• August 08, 2007 08 Aug'07

  Wi-Fi simplicity edging out Wi-Fi security

  Experts say the standards are available to lock down Wi-Fi, but many network and security managers are taking an easier approach.

• August 08, 2007 08 Aug'07

  EMC's RSA to acquire Tablus for data loss prevention

  RSA, the security division of EMC Corp., said it planned to acquire Tablus, a maker of sensitive data scanning and classification tools and data protection software.

• August 07, 2007 07 Aug'07

  Subpar security compromises compliance

  Pressure to keep trading applications available has nudged security to the back of the development line.

• August 06, 2007 06 Aug'07

  Researchers wrangle petabytes of data storage with NAS, tape

  Scientists at Cern's LHC say dozens of petabytes require custom-built NAS systems and data migration software, but commercial tape drives are mostly up to snuff.

• August 03, 2007 03 Aug'07

  Discovery of malware cesspool triggers attack fears

  Trend Micro researchers say a malware-infested Web server in Russia, linked to several Italian Web sites, could lead to a large-scale attack.

• August 02, 2007 02 Aug'07

  Apple releases fixes for Mac OS X, iPhone vulnerabilities

  Apple Computer has released software patches fixing critical vulnerabilities in Mac OS X and its newly released iPhone.

• August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07

  Users make iSCSI Sans with USB keys

  Users say that Open-E's iSCSI San software, which is delivered on a USB stick, is more affordable than prepackaged systems and has more support than free iSCSI target products.

• August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07

  Black Hat 2007: Researchers highlight new database attack method

  At this week's hacker confab, expert penetration testers will demonstrate how cyberthieves can reach into corporate databases -- without exploiting a specific software flaw -- to steal credit card and Social Security numbers.

• July 31, 2007 31 Jul'07

  Attackers ultimately drive security market, analyst says

  The security market is being driven by spam gangs, cyberthieves and other criminals bent on hacking into company and government databases to steal sensitive information.

• July 31, 2007 31 Jul'07

  Security update fixes Yahoo Widgets flaw

  Attackers could exploit a Yahoo Widgets flaw to run malicious code on compromised Windows computers, but a security update is available.

• July 31, 2007 31 Jul'07

  Cisco knocks out Avaya as IP PBX heavyweight

  IP PBX adoption is rising as Cisco and Avaya square off for market dominance.

• July 30, 2007 30 Jul'07

  Most antispam technologies get failing grade

  An independent study finds that many enterprises are not satisfied with traditional antispam technologies.

• July 26, 2007 26 Jul'07

  Stop simultaneous connections to corporate LANs and external Wi-Fi networks

  How can you stop simultaneous connections to corporate LANs and external Wi-Fi networks? Find out from expert Lisa Phifer.

• July 25, 2007 25 Jul'07

  EMC reports Clariion surge, data archiving slump

  EMC's revenues are up this quarter, attributed in part to a big boost in Clariion sales, but CEO Joe Tucci is critical of the company's execution in data archiving.

• July 25, 2007 25 Jul'07

  Cisco issues warning for wireless LAN controller flaws

  Cisco Systems is warning customers of flaws in its wireless LAN controllers that initially crippled a wireless network at Duke University.

• July 24, 2007 24 Jul'07

  Apple iPhone crack discovered by security researchers

  Researchers have found a way to take complete control of the Apple iPhone by sending a user to a malicious Web site.

• July 24, 2007 24 Jul'07

  New hacking technique exploits common programming error

  Researchers at Watchfire Inc. say they discovered a new technique that exploits a common dangling pointer error.

• July 23, 2007 23 Jul'07

  PCI compliance costs often underestimated, study finds

  Companies are moving forward with PCI DSS projects, but many are underestimating the costs associated with compliance.

• July 23, 2007 23 Jul'07

  Core Security CEO to step down

  Paul Paget, the CEO of penetration testing software vendor Core Security Technologies said he is better-suited for start-ups

• July 22, 2007 22 Jul'07

  Black Hat Las Vegas 2007: Special news coverage

  SearchSecurity.com covers all the controversy at this year's show with news, features, podcasts, interviews, exploits and more direct from Las Vegas.

• July 22, 2007 22 Jul'07

  NAC growth sluggish as companies consider network security options

  Companies are taking a wait-and-see approach, hoping the technology's maturity will make it more cost effective.

• July 18, 2007 18 Jul'07

  For Boeing, data security, network access still hazy

  Boeing is trying to reshape its network security architecture to better protect sensitive systems from threats without degrading employee productivity.

• July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07

  CDP platform purchase considerations

  Busy IT organizations are employing continuous data protection (CDP) technologies to guard data on the fly, essentially eliminating the backup window and allowing granular file and system restoration -- sometimes down to the individual disk write ...

• July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07

  Zero-day auction site complicates security efforts, IT pros say

  WabiSabiLabi, the eBay-like marketplace for zero-day flaws, will make it tougher for companies to ward off attackers, some IT security professionals say.

• July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07

  Oracle plans 46 security updates for database, software

  Attackers could tamper with database servers and host operating systems by exploiting flaws across Oracle's product line.

• July 17, 2007 17 Jul'07

  CDP platform specifications

  Continuous data protection (CDP) products track changes to files and data -- typically in real time -- recording activity and allowing recovery to an extremely granular level. This effectively reduces backup windows and restore points, allowing busy...

• July 16, 2007 16 Jul'07

  Oracle's July 2007 CPU has 45 security fixes

  Oracle stuffed 45 security updates into its July 2007 CPU, fixing flaws across its product line attackers could exploit remotely to compromise corporate databases.

• July 13, 2007 13 Jul'07

  Symantec fixes flaws in AntiVirus, Backup Exec

  Symantec fixed flaws attackers could exploit in AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Backup Exec to launch malicious code, gain elevated user privileges or cause a denial of service.