vulnerability

Browser security plug-in protects against DNS flaw

Browser security plug-in protects against DNS flaw

Researchers have developed a browser security system that protects against the recently-revealed DNS vulnerability and other Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks.
Liz Tay Aug 27 2008 11:39AM Security
Red Hat warns of Fedora, OpenSSH compromises

Red Hat warns of Fedora, OpenSSH compromises

Hackers compromised Red Hat's Fedora servers, which prompted the open source software company to issue a critical update Friday for its OpenSSH packages.
Dan Kaplan Aug 25 2008 9:59AM Security
Microsoft looks into Visual Studio bug

Microsoft looks into Visual Studio bug

Microsoft is investigating a zero-day vulnerability in Visual Studio.
Dan Kaplan Aug 18 2008 10:07AM Security
Microsoft to release 12 patches

Microsoft to release 12 patches

Microsoft plans 12 fixes - seven for "critical" bugs - in next week's monthly patch delivery.
Dan Kaplan Aug 8 2008 11:00AM Security
Mozilla warns of low-risk DoS vulnerability in Firefox 3

Mozilla warns of low-risk DoS vulnerability in Firefox 3

Mozilla is investigating a new, low-risk vulnerability in its recently released Firefox 3 web browser that could permit an attacker to crash a victim's browser.
Dan Kaplan Jul 31 2008 10:05AM Security
Blackberry advises blocking PDFs until flaw is fixed

Blackberry advises blocking PDFs until flaw is fixed

A major vulnerability in the BlackBerry Attachment Service could result in a takedown of the enterprise server that supports the popular mobile devices.
Dan Kaplan Jul 17 2008 10:13AM Security
Microsoft investigates ActiveX public exploits

Microsoft investigates ActiveX public exploits

Microsoft has revealed that attackers are exploiting a zero-day ActiveX vulnerability in Microsoft Access.
Dan Kaplan Jul 8 2008 11:10AM Security
Microsoft recommends free tools to address SQL attacks

Microsoft recommends free tools to address SQL attacks

Microsoft is trying to stem the tide of poorly coded but legitimate websites falling prey to attacks.
Dan Kaplan Jun 25 2008 9:51AM Security
Coffee drinkers in peril after espresso overspill attack

Coffee drinkers in peril after espresso overspill attack

A geeky risk advisory manager from global accountancy firm BDO has hacked into a leading coffee machine, causing it to pour scalding water onto unsuspecting espresso lovers
Richard Thurston Jun 20 2008 10:56AM Security
Apple iCal vulnerability offers malware risk

Apple iCal vulnerability offers malware risk

Three vulnerabilities in Apple's iCal personal calendar application could enable remote attackers to install malicious code on victim's machines.
Dan Kaplan May 22 2008 9:56AM Security
Rare SCADA vulnerability discovered

Rare SCADA vulnerability discovered

Researchers have discovered a rare bug in a Windows-based control software package used by as many as one-third of the world's industrial plants.
Dan Kaplan May 9 2008 10:05AM Security
XSS vulnerability found in McAfee HackerSafe sites

XSS vulnerability found in McAfee HackerSafe sites

For the second time this year, a security researcher has found websites certified as McAfee HackerSafe that contain vulnerabilities.
Sue May 1 2008 10:36AM Security
The greatest vulnerability to come

The greatest vulnerability to come

Guard the greatest vulnerability point - gaps in data security - to avoid threats, says Raphael Leiteritz
Raphael Leiteritz Mar 31 2008 3:03PM Security
Excel exploit targets vulnerability in the wild

Excel exploit targets vulnerability in the wild

Microsoft this week warned Windows and Mac users that cyberattackers are remotely exploiting a flaw in Excel to take over computers.
Frank Washkuch Jan 17 2008 4:21PM Security
Year's first QuickTime vulnerability discovered

Year's first QuickTime vulnerability discovered

An Italian researcher has identified a flaw in Apple's QuickTime media application that can allow an attacker to perform a DoS attack or take control of an affected PC.
Frank Washkuch Jan 15 2008 4:28PM Security
Attackers target PDF vulnerability

Attackers target PDF vulnerability

Online criminals have started targeting a vulnerability in Adobe's PDF reader.
Tom Sanders Oct 25 2007 9:59AM Security
Oracle releases 51 patches, unveils new vulnerability rating system

Oracle releases 51 patches, unveils new vulnerability rating system

Oracle on Tuesday delivered 51 fixes in a quarterly patch distribution that included an updated scoring system for organisations to measure the risk and impact of vulnerabilities.
Dan Kaplan Oct 18 2007 10:01AM Security
Users of AOL I.M. at risk of attacks

Users of AOL I.M. at risk of attacks

Millions of computers with registered copies of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) are at risk to a variety of attacks via a vulnerability in AIM 6.1, AIM beta 6.2, AIM Pro and AIM Lite, according to researchers at Core Security.
Jim Carr Sep 27 2007 9:38AM Security
Review: Typhon

Review: Typhon

NGS Software Typhon is more of a traditional network vulnerability assessment tool with some application intelligence built in. The utility was able to locate FTP-based vulnerabilities on our test system, but had difficulties with web assessment.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Sep 24 2007 12:00AM Security
Review: Fortify Source Code Analysis

Review: Fortify Source Code Analysis

The Fortify offering is a software-based solution which is also a CASE (computer aided software engineering) utility. Any source code can be reviewed with the Source Code Analysis (SCA) suite.
Patrick Love, Head of Fiduciary Support, Global Wealth Sol Sep 13 2007 4:44PM Security

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