Recent articles by Dan Kaplan

DLL hijacking issue prompts Microsoft advisory, tool

DLL hijacking issue prompts Microsoft advisory, tool

"A new take on an old attack vector".
Dan Kaplan Aug 25 2010 1:18PM Security
Why can't cybersecurity be as desirable as stock broking?

Why can't cybersecurity be as desirable as stock broking?
Dan Kaplan Aug 19 2010 11:14AM Security
Microsoft lists 4 of its record 14 patches as 'high priority'

Microsoft lists 4 of its record 14 patches as 'high priority'

Fixes for 34 flaws.
Dan Kaplan Aug 11 2010 1:47PM Security
Microsoft readies 14 fixes, eight critical

Microsoft readies 14 fixes, eight critical

Addressing flaws in Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, SQL Server and Silverlight.
Dan Kaplan Aug 6 2010 1:46PM Security
ZDI bug bounty program imposes fix deadline for vendors

ZDI bug bounty program imposes fix deadline for vendors

31 high-risk vulnerabilities on waiting list.
Dan Kaplan Aug 4 2010 12:39PM Security
Microsoft repairs shortcut flaw leading to SCADA malware

Microsoft repairs shortcut flaw leading to SCADA malware

Flaw affects Windows 7, Vista, XP, Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2.
Dan Kaplan Aug 3 2010 10:20AM Security
Black Hat: Australian researcher uses flaws to force ATMs to spit out cash

Black Hat: Australian researcher uses flaws to force ATMs to spit out cash

Wows packed house with live demonstration.
Dan Kaplan Jul 30 2010 1:55PM Security
US bank urges iPhone app update due to data storage risk

US bank urges iPhone app update due to data storage risk

Mobile banking app saved confidential information.
Dan Kaplan Jul 27 2010 2:13PM Security
Microsoft announces "coordinated" plan for bug reporting

Microsoft announces "coordinated" plan for bug reporting

Attempts to reframe the debate around vulnerability disclosure.
Dan Kaplan Jul 23 2010 1:45PM Security
Google: Plug critical holes within 60 days

Google: Plug critical holes within 60 days

Responsible disclosure a "two-way street".
Dan Kaplan Jul 22 2010 2:24PM Security
Mozilla to revamp add-on code review process

Mozilla to revamp add-on code review process

Mozilla Sniffer added to blocklist.
Dan Kaplan Jul 19 2010 2:07PM Security
Microsoft looks into malware spreading via USB

Microsoft looks into malware spreading via USB

Disabling AutoRun doesn't combat threat.
Dan Kaplan Jul 19 2010 10:39AM Security
Oracle's quarterly update resolves 59 vulnerabilities

Oracle's quarterly update resolves 59 vulnerabilities

Oracle's quarterly security update fixes Database Server and Solaris operating system products.
Dan Kaplan Jul 15 2010 12:45PM Security
Software flaws, delayed patching reign so far this year

Software flaws, delayed patching reign so far this year

2010 is on pace to become a record-setting year for software vulnerabilities.
Dan Kaplan Jul 14 2010 12:31PM Security
GFI buys Sunbelt Software for its anti-malware offering

GFI buys Sunbelt Software for its anti-malware offering

GFI Software acquires anti-virus company Sunbelt Software.
Dan Kaplan Jul 14 2010 12:29PM Security
Microsoft to fix Windows Help Centre flaw, four others

Microsoft to fix Windows Help Centre flaw, four others

Microsoft on Tuesday expects to close two zero-day vulnerabilities.
Dan Kaplan Jul 9 2010 3:54PM Security
New versions of Reader, Acrobat close publicised flaws

New versions of Reader, Acrobat close publicised flaws

Adobe's releases fixes for a dangerous zero-day vulnerability.
Dan Kaplan Jun 30 2010 10:59AM Security
Judge halts fraud racket that went undetected for years

Judge halts fraud racket that went undetected for years

Judge shuts down a well-orchestrated fraudulent credit operation.
Dan Kaplan Jun 29 2010 12:22PM Security
FTC forces Twitter to upgrade its IT security program

FTC forces Twitter to upgrade its IT security program

First social networking site to settle over charges of broken data security.
Dan Kaplan Jun 28 2010 10:51AM Security
Trustwave back buying, snares Breach for WAFs

Trustwave back buying, snares Breach for WAFs

Trustwave acquires Breach Security.
Dan Kaplan Jun 23 2010 10:34AM Security

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