Microsoft readies four critical patches
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:25:32 -0700
Microsoft on Thursday said it plans to deliver four patches in next week's monthly security update to correct a number of vulnerabilities labelled "critical."
The fixes address bugs in Windows, Media Player, Media Encoder and Office, according to an advance notification advisory.
The patches earn the "critical" rating because they fix flaws that could be exploited to execute remote code.
For IT administrators, the Windows OS patch appears the most problematic because it affects a wide range of Microsoft applications and operating systems, including Server 2003, SQL Server 2005, Vista and Visual Studio 2008, said Andrew Storms, director of security operations ... |
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Ouch! Security Pros Worst Mistakes
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:08:02 -0700
It was a mistake so bad the person who made it asked that his name and company not be mentioned here. Let's call him Frank.
Frank was regional manager for a physical security vendor in the southeast. One day when a huge business deal was left hanging in the balance because of a client who couldn't get his schedule straight. The client sent an e-mail to say he had changed his mind about the timing of a site visit that had been scheduled, and Frank blew his top. He used the same medium to let the client and others know exactly how he felt. "I sent an e-mail to the girl I was working with in setting up the arrangements where I blasted the guy, saying he was a flake, that he was ... |
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VirusTotal - Scan With 35 AV Engines
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:06:07 -0700
Heres a twist on online virus scanners - you can have any specific computer file (files are restricted to a maximum of 10 megabytes), scanned for nasties by thirty five diverse online scanners all in one go.
VirusTotal.com offers this amazing free virus and malware online scan service, to the Internet community in the spirit of trying to keep us all safer on the increasingly more dangerous Internet.
To take advantage of this service, simply upload a file that youre uncertain of to Virus Total, or as an alternative submit your suspicious file to Virus Total by email. What could be simpler?
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Schneier Agrees: Security ROI is "Mostly Bunk"
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:04:27 -0700
I know a lot more people pay attention to Bruce Schneier than they do to me, so I was thrilled to read his story on Security ROI (also in CSO Magazine):
Return on investment, or ROI, is a big deal in business. Any business venture needs to demonstrate a positive return on investment, and a good one at that, in order to be viable.
It's become a big deal in IT security, too. Many corporate customers are demanding ROI models to demonstrate that a particular security investment pays off. And in response, vendors are providing ROI models that demonstrate how their particular security solution provides the best return on investment. |
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Security Measure of Online Backups
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:01:51 -0700
Data processing is the common ongoing process in the businesses. And the data protection from any kind of loss is the term of witty businessman. They have the insight that what a data loss incident can result, is the proper pro-measures have not been taken in this regard. Though data recovery solutions offer one of the best but data backup is always counted for worth.
Now if you are concerned about maintaining the data security and integrity with the help of the third party solutions like online data backup, then there are few points that must be taken care of. Online data backup solutions do provide better data security due to its distant storage mechanisms, but on the other ... |
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Huge rise in zombie computers
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:00:20 -0700
In recent months there has been a surge in the amount of computers that have been hijacked and turned into zombie machines.
This is according to internet security experts, the Shadowserver Foundation.
The group estimate that there could be more than 450,000 computers, which have been hijacked and turned into zombies. READ MORE |
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E-crime fighters share know-how
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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:46:10 -0700
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is taking the lead in establishing an information network for e-crime prosecutors around the world.
The CPS, responsible for prosecuting cases brought by law enforcement agencies, claims to be one of the first such authorities to educate lawyers in how best to handle e-crime cases, and has so far trained 120 prosecutors.
Computer crimes have been difficult to prosecute in the past because lawyers have had trouble explaining technical issues to judges and juries.
Esther George of the CPS high-tech crime unit said the new venture will make a big difference.
We are delighted to kick-start this initiative because ... |
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