Firm announces $10,000 hacking contest - 11.13.2008
One company is using network security as a promotional tool as it invites hackers to attempt to compromise its software platform.
Mozilla rushes to fortify Firefox - 11.13.2008
A new version of Mozilla's Firefox browser has been launched which aims to overcome a number of potential data security issues.
Microsoft patches four critical flaws - 11.12.2008
In its monthly security bulletin, Microsoft has identified four vulnerabilities which could lead to a data security breach.
Network and data security converge - 11.12.2008
In recent times, firms have come to realise the value of integrating data security and network security principles to ensure effective business operations.
Sys admin nabbed after extortion attempt - 11.11.2008
A network security administrator at an unnamed mutual fund firm in New York who was made redundant has been arrested after allegedly blackmailing his former employer.
Adobe flaws found in the wild - 11.10.2008
Just days after it was announced that there were a host of flaws in the Adobe Acrobat program, Sans Internet Storm Center identified attacks exploiting the vulnerability in the wild.
Repatriation calls for McKinnon - 11.5.2008
Members of the UK parliament are calling for Gary McKinnon to serve time in a British prison if he is convicted of hacking US government networks.
OpenOffice flaws found - 10.31.2008
A host of potential network security flaws have been identified in the OpenOffice software suite.
Credit crunch could cause security catastrophe - 10.29.2008
The economic downturn could have a detrimental effect on enterprise network security, analysts have warned.
Microsoft spots critical flaw - 10.24.2008
Software manufacturer Microsoft has announced a critical flaw in its Server service, which could allow hackers to run arbitrary code through the program by sending a specially crafted RPC request.
Virtualization the next battleground - 10.20.2008
Virtual network security may be the next battleground in the fight between businesses and hackers, it has been claimed.
Insiders bypassing security controls - 10.20.2008
Employees could be placing enterprise network security in jeopardy by working around controls designed to keep data safe.
Adobe acts on click-jacking vulnerability - 10.16.2008
Adobe has launched a new edition of its Flash Player in a bid to resolve the widely reported click-jacking vulnerability that affects earlier versions.
Four critical bugs exposed on Patch Tuesday - 10.15.2008
Four critical web and network security flaws have been identified in Microsoft's latest round of security updates.
Raff publishes security concerns - 10.14.2008
Network security commentator Aviv Raff has noted a potential frame injection vulnerability on Google servers.
Fraudsters could play market - 10.13.2008
The release of new software updates and network security patches by Microsoft could be used by fraudsters to manipulate the stock market, it has been claimed.
Metasploit makes browser hacks easier - 10.9.2008
The new version of Metasploit - the vulnerability testing tool - will make it easier for network security testers to infiltrate web browsers, its developer claims.
Adobe acts on clickjacking vulnerability - 10.8.2008
As a proof of concept of the much discussed clickjacking vulnerability circulates, Adobe has issued an advisory for Flash Player users.
TCP flaw: Is it time to panic? - 10.7.2008
Rumours of a new way of triggering denial of service attacks could have many readers of the world's media panicking about their network security, it has been claimed.
Hackers bucking the Trend to hijack traffic - 10.6.2008
Hackers are now using Google Trends to help optimize their malware-serving websites, it has been revealed.
TCP flaws could lead to massive attacks - 10.3.2008
Major network security flaws identified in the TCP stack could lead to massive denial of service attacks, researchers have warned.
Network security should be info-centric - 10.1.2008
Companies should adopt an info-centric approach to network security in order to avoid data security breaches, it has been suggested.
Weak file permissions the top vulnerability - 9.30.2008
Lenient filesharing permissions are the top network security threat to which Windows users are exposed, one researcher has claimed.
Hackers prey on legit sites - 9.29.2008
Hijacking legitimate websites in order to steal user data is becoming a pervasive trend in the world of web security, experts have claimed.
Hackers hone in on PDFs - 9.26.2008
Network security teams have warned businesses to be on the lookout for a number of file-based attacks preying on exploits in Adobe's Acrobat file format PDF.
Users wide open to computer viruses - 9.24.2008
A lack of awareness about security software such as antivirus products and web filters is leaving PC and laptop users wide open to attack, it has been claimed.
The hackers are not winning - 9.23.2008
One of the most common myths propagated by businesses analyzing enterprise network security is that hackers are winning the battle against secure computing, Gartner has claimed.
Cops caught out by computer virus - 9.22.2008
In an unlikely case of the criminals catching the cops, a K-9 unit of the Riviera Beach Police in Palm Beach, Florida have found themselves in hot water after their computer system was infested by computer viruses spread by porn.
Lack of hardening tops SME mistakes - 9.22.2008
Connecting computers to the internet before "hardening" them with antivirus products and web filters is the most common mistake made by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) when it comes to compromising network security.
IT staff well aware of fraud risks - 9.18.2008
IT staff are keenly aware of the dangers of corporate fraud, a new report has shown.
Software firms need to be pushed on security - 9.17.2008
Businesses need to alert software vendors to vulnerabilities in their software in order to improve web and network security development, Mozilla's security chief has claimed.
Researchers pull "clickjacking" speech - 9.17.2008
Network security researchers have pulled out of a speech on a wide-ranging web browser vulnerability due to be held at the Appsec 2008 conference in New York.
LHC hack highlights network security risks - 9.16.2008
A network security breach at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) site has highlighted the importance of robust systems protection.
Spammers abound on Google Groups - 9.16.2008
Increasing number of fraudsters are infesting Google Groups to spread spam email and malware, analysts have warned.
Securing beyond the perimeter - 9.10.2008
Enterprise network security teams need to evaluate and isolate emerging external threats in an effort to secure systems beyond their own walls, Infoworld.com has claimed.
Microsoft identifies GDI vulnerability - 9.10.2008
Microsoft has identified a number of network security issues in its GDI+ software development platform.
Study: Insiders are biggest threats to SMEs - 9.10.2008
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to ensure enterprise network security is maintained need to be aware of the threats posed by insiders, according to a new report.
Businesses face miasma of threats - 9.9.2008
Small and medium-sized businesses need to do more to protect themselves from a miasma of network security threats, PC Magazine has claimed.
Google keeps quiet on bug patches - 9.9.2008
Google has released a new version of its Chrome browser to rectify web security issues highlighted by researchers soon after its launch.
TIGTA finds IRS network security threat - 9.5.2008
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has found more than 1,500 unauthorized web servers on the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) network, leaving systems vulnerable to attack from hackers.
BGP flaws bad news for the net - 9.3.2008
Network security flaws identified in the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) have been described as posing a "potentially catastrophic" threat to the stability of the internet.
VMWare notes network security issues - 9.3.2008
VMWare has noted that a number of network security issues affecting its products have now been identified.
flaws identified in Spring framework - 9.2.2008
Businesses have been alerted to a number of network security vulnerabilities present in the Spring software framework.
Internet users warned of SSH key attacks - 8.28.2008
Internet users have been warned of a spate of security breaches using stolen secure shell (SSH) keys, Vnunet.com reports.
Network security 'highlighted by hackers' - 8.26.2008
So-called "ethical hackers" are among the techniques being used by companies to assess their network security, it has been claimed.
Network security 'is overlooked' - 8.26.2008
Many organizations fail to fully take into account their network security provisions, it has been claimed.
Analyst: Wired networks are more secure - 8.14.2008
A recent network security breach at the BlackHat conference has highlighted the fact that wireless networks can be more secure than wired systems.
Georgian hacks are not cyberwar - 8.14.2008
Recent distributed denial of service attacks against Georgian government websites were probably the work of "enthusiasts".
Microsoft reveals security threat details - 8.13.2008
Microsoft has released the details of 11 vulnerabilities that could affect enterprise network security in coincidence with its monthly round of patch updates.
Microsoft identifies 12 network security flaws - 8.12.2008
Microsoft has announced that 12 system and network security flaws have been identified in various versions of its Windows operating system and the Office suite.
