Recent articles by Dan Kaplan

Google business more secure than Office

Google business more secure than Office

Google's new business application suite unveiled Thursday for enterprises, is set to directly compete with Microsoft Office with its word processing, email and spreadsheet capabilities.
Dan Kaplan Feb 26 2007 1:15AM Security
Workshop to discuss authentication trends in US

Workshop to discuss authentication trends in US

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has scheduled a two-day workshop to discuss trends in authentication that can help curb identity theft.
Dan Kaplan Feb 26 2007 12:18AM Security
US retailer breach worsens

US retailer breach worsens

Hackers infiltrated network systems - potentially accessing the personal details of millions of shoppers - at TJX Companies for a longer period than the discount clothing retailer initially thought.
Dan Kaplan Feb 23 2007 5:52AM Security
Indian researcher detects remote access flaw in Internet Explorer

Indian researcher detects remote access flaw in Internet Explorer

A researcher today unveiled an unpatched and unconfirmed vulnerability in Internet Explorer (IE) that could allow an attacker remote access to victims' local files.
Dan Kaplan Feb 21 2007 12:56AM Security
Apple fixes five Mac OS X

Apple fixes five Mac OS X

Apple has offered fixes for five critical vulnerabilities unveiled during January's Month of Apple Bugs (MoAB) project.
Dan Kaplan Feb 16 2007 6:24PM Security
Cisco warns of more router vulnerabilities

Cisco warns of more router vulnerabilities

Cisco has reported two vulnerabilities affecting a feature designed to protect software being used in the networking giant's widely deployed switchers and routers.
Dan Kaplan Feb 16 2007 10:07AM Security
Study: New pharming attack discovered

Study: New pharming attack discovered

As many as half of all broadband users - including some small- and medium-size enterprises - are susceptible to a new pharming attack that can succeed without the hacker ever penetrating the computer, Symantec announced today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 16 2007 10:06AM Security
'Drive-by pharming' attacks need only router access to steal personal information

'Drive-by pharming' attacks need only router access to steal personal information

As many as half of all broadband users - including some small- and medium-size enterprises - are susceptible to a new pharming attack that can succeed without the hacker ever penetrating the computer, Symantec announced today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 15 2007 7:55PM Security
Vulnerabilities in software running on Cisco routers, switches

Vulnerabilities in software running on Cisco routers, switches

Cisco has reported two vulnerabilities affecting a feature designed to protect software being used in the networking giant's widely deployed switchers and routers.
Dan Kaplan Feb 15 2007 7:24AM Security
Symantec, McAfee agree Microsoft PowerPoint vulnerability was patched

Symantec, McAfee agree Microsoft PowerPoint vulnerability was patched

Two leading anti-virus firms, who were debating the existence of an unpatched Microsoft PowerPoint vulnerability, now both agree the hole was sealed in Redmond's security update on Tuesday.
Dan Kaplan Feb 15 2007 6:21AM Security
Microsoft releases 12 fixes for 20 flaws - including Word bugs - on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft releases 12 fixes for 20 flaws - including Word bugs - on Patch Tuesday

The wait for Word fixes ended today when Microsoft neatly delivered a single patch to correct a list of zero-day exploits, while also offering up 11 other bulletins as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday security update.
Dan Kaplan Feb 13 2007 10:34PM Security
Microsoft says Word 2000 flaw is limited to DoS attacks

Microsoft says Word 2000 flaw is limited to DoS attacks

A newly reported vulnerability in Word is limited to DoS attacks and does not allow remote code execution, according to Microsoft.
Dan Kaplan Feb 13 2007 6:37PM Security
Microsoft plans a dozen fixes for February Patch Tuesday

Microsoft plans a dozen fixes for February Patch Tuesday

Microsoft is planning to issue 12 fixes in next week's Patch Tuesday monthly security update — the most since last summer.
Dan Kaplan Feb 9 2007 7:30PM Security
RSA: Educating end-users, not the answer to increased security

RSA: Educating end-users, not the answer to increased security

Educating consumers about the internet risks is a dicey proposition, one security expert said during a panel at RSA Conference 2007 in San Francisco.
Dan Kaplan Feb 8 2007 7:43PM Security
RSA: US FTC planning new methods to combat ID theft

RSA: US FTC planning new methods to combat ID theft

The US federal agency responsible for consumer protection is planning a public workshop to discuss authentication and soon hopes to draft a civil rule requiring companies to spot warning signs of identity theft, its leader said Wednesday.
Dan Kaplan Feb 8 2007 7:16PM Security
RSA: How to convince the 'boss' to invest in security

RSA: How to convince the 'boss' to invest in security

Smile, relax, listen, and exude confidence - but keep that ego in check. Oh, and don't forget that morning pep talk with yourself.
Dan Kaplan Feb 8 2007 5:58PM Security
RSA Conference 2007: Consumer confidence is key, Symantec CEO says

RSA Conference 2007: Consumer confidence is key, Symantec CEO says

As the internet evolves into an unprecendented user-centric experience, the need for consumer confidence is more critical than ever, Symantec CEO John Thompson said today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 6 2007 7:25PM Security
JavaScript malware infecting various websites

JavaScript malware infecting various websites

Dozens of unrelated websites contain malicious scripts that attempt to infect users' machines with malware, security experts said today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 6 2007 1:32AM Security
Microsoft Excel target of new zero-day exploit

Microsoft Excel target of new zero-day exploit

Attackers are exploiting a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, researchers said.
Dan Kaplan Feb 6 2007 1:04AM Security
Microsoft downplays possibility of Vista voice hack

Microsoft downplays possibility of Vista voice hack

Microsoft researchers said this week that it is unlikely Vista's new voice-recognition component could allow hackers to prompt a machine to download malware.
Dan Kaplan Feb 2 2007 11:52PM Security

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