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Industry Notebook: New releases address network security management
Captus Networks and Qualys Inc., announce new network management products and services respectively, leading off this edition of Quick Takes. Also included are items from Vericept Inc., and BMC Sof...26 Nov 2003
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Microsoft, user differ on details of Exchange 2003 flaw
A network admin found a flaw in an Exchange Server 2003 component, and Microsoft says the flaw occurs only with certain configurations. That isn't so, says the admin.25 Nov 2003
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Trojan promises pictures, steals system, user data
Sysbug-A arrives as a .zip file attached to an e-mail promising pictures of a nude woman. Instead, it steals potentially sensitive user and system information. Sysbug cannot spread itself, however,...25 Nov 2003
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Personal firewalls a double-edged sword
Personal firewalls on enterprise desktops and workstations are nearly ubiquitous, but some experts warn that configuration problems and other management issues could lead to serious issues.25 Nov 2003
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Thanksgiving: Do you speak Geek?
Please join us for our traditional November Thanksgiving quiz-feast of IT terms!24 Nov 2003
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Worm writers motivated by money, not notoriety
Gone are the days of vandalizing a Web server for kicks. Experts say worm writers are after money; that's why malicious code is targeting sensitive user information more than ever before.24 Nov 2003
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Password-protected Trojan slides under antivirus scans
The Tofger Trojan uses a password-protected zip file to deliver a dangerous payload -- a keystroke logger.24 Nov 2003
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Banish .htaccess from your Apache server
Here's how to disable .htaccess if you don't have a need for it.21 Nov 2003
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Taking a closer look at a Homeland Security certification
Ed Tittel sheds some light on the Certified in Homeland Security cert from the American College of Forensic Examiners International.21 Nov 2003
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J2ME security options
What security options are available in this Java protocol.21 Nov 2003
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What is your opinion of the Certification in Homeland Security?
21 Nov 2003
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Cryptography basics for infosecurity managers
Mike Chapple explains the basics of cryptography.20 Nov 2003
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Mimail-J peaks, but remains a threat
The latest incarnation of the Mimail worm asks potential victims to enter even more personal information than previous versions. Security experts say its peak infection period has past.20 Nov 2003
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Securing external connections via internal Cisco Routers
20 Nov 2003
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Experts ponder spam, worm-writing connection
As more spam relays are being choked off, experts are examining the possibility that spammers are using worms to do their dirty work.20 Nov 2003
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Cisco, antivirus vendors push access privilege to routers
Cisco and antivirus leaders Symantec, Network Associates and Trend Micro have developed a means of stopping malicious code by denying remote network access to devices that do not comply with securi...19 Nov 2003
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Wireless LAN intrusion detection
How to protect your wireless network.18 Nov 2003
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Mimail-J variant a growing threat
Another version of the Mimail worm appeared Monday. This one, like the previous incarnation, poses as a PayPal notification and asks for sensitive personal data, including, this time, Social Securi...18 Nov 2003
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Quick Takes: SSL certificate management made easy
Entrust's new certificate management service automates SSL certificate management, leading off this edition of Quick Takes. Also included are items from Array Networks, Novell, SecureD, NetScreen, ...18 Nov 2003
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New Mimail variant seeks credit card information
Mimail-I appeared late Thursday and purports to be an account deactivation notice from eBay's payment service, PayPal. It tries to trick users into entering credit card information, which is then m...14 Nov 2003
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