Alternative OS security: Mac, Linux, Unix, etc.

MUST READ Critical flaw found in Mac OS X ARTICLE - A problem with the way Apple's OS processes specially crafted resource forks and HFS metadata comes just days after it became the target of malicious code for the first time. Apple fixes multiple QuickTime security flaws ARTICLE - Attackers could use maliciously crafted images or media files to cause a denial of service or launch malicious code. A new version of QuickTime fixes the problems.

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	Black Hat DC 2009: Mac OS attack method SearchSecurity.com | 19 Feb 2009 VIDEO - Security researcher Vincenzo Iozzo explains how he found a way to inject malicious code directly into Mac OS X memory, leaving no trace for forensics investigation.

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	Serious holes in Mac OS X memory, researcher shows SearchSecurity.com | 11 Mar 2009 ARTICLE - A demonstration of hacking techniques at the SOURCE Boston conference enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code and take full control of a Mac.

	New hacking method stealthily attacks Macs with malware SearchSecurity.com | 19 Feb 2009 ARTICLE - Italian researcher Vincenzo Iozzo demonstrates how to inject malicious code directly into Mac OS X memory, leaving no trace for forensics investigation.

	Apple fixes critical QuickTime flaws SearchSecurity.com | 23 Jan 2009 ARTICLE - Media processing errors can be exploited by an attacker by passing malicious files. A successful attack could allow a person to gain access to critical files.

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ALTERNATIVE OS SECURITY: MAC, LINUX, UNIX, ETC. EXPERTS
			Michael Cobb, featured expert Founder and Managing Director, Cobweb Applications Ltd. ASK A QUESTION

	Mac OS memory flaws pose challenges for enterprise endpoint protection 01 Jun 2009 TIP - Dee-Ann LeBlanc details how the Mac OS can be exploited and whether new defenses are needed to protect Mac endpoints on enterprise networks.

	Rootkit Hunter demo: Detect and remove Linux rootkits 26 May 2009 TIP - Peter Giannoulis demonstrates how to install and use Rootkit Hunter, a free rootkit scanner for Linux and BSD distributions.

	How to harden Linux operating systems 02 Apr 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - Specific advice on hardening a server depends to some extent on its intended role, says expert Michael Cobb in this SearchSecurity.com Q&A.

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	How to break into a computer that is right at your fingertips 29th Street Press | 04 Oct 2005 BOOK CHAPTER - Stressing the importance of physical security, Joel Dubin explains how a hacker can bypass a BIOS password and break into a computer.

	SAP Security Learning Guide SearchSecurity.com & SearchSAP.com | 23 Aug 2005 LEARNING GUIDE - This guide pulls SAP security information from both SearchSecurity.com and its sister site, SearchSAP.com, to provide the most comprehensive resource around for all aspects of making your SAP system bulletproof.

	RSA 2005 conference coverage 10 Feb 2005 FEATURED TOPIC - Can't make it to RSA? Let us take you there. We're covering the conference live from the show floor to bring you the latest information security news.

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WHITE PAPERS

	eGuide: Hyper-V - What You Need to Know before Getting Started Published by: Dell and Microsoft | 18 Mar 2009 EGUIDE - In this E-Guide learn how Microsoft Hyper-V fits into the server virtualization landscape, with insight on exactly what Hyper-V has to offer, and analysis of how the Microsoft technology stacks up against the competition.

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	trusted computing 29 Nov 2006 WORD - Trusted computing is a broad term that refers to technologies and proposals for resolving computer security problems through hardware enhancements and associated software modifications. Several major hardware manufacturers ...

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