Examining the Stuxnet worm
Digging into the Stuxnet worm reveals all kinds of interesting information. Maybe you’ve heard that the worm propagates by exploiting the Windows .lnk file vulnerability …
“Girl killed herself” Facebook scam returns
If the title of the “Girl killed herself, after her dad posted This to her Wall” Facebook page sounds somewhat familiar, it is because almost two months ago the …
E-crime gangs targeting classifieds, social networking and gaming websites
Phishing gangs have been increasing their efforts against brands in the social networking, online classifieds and online gaming industries, according to the APWG. In its …
Cisco delivers secure network connectivity for Apple iOS 4.1
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Solution is now available from the App Store. It offers highly secure network connectivity from any Apple iOS 4.1 device, improving the …
Cisco patches DoS flaws in IOS
Cisco has released a bundle of security updates for the IOS (the software used on Cisco Systems routers and current network switches) and the Unified Communications Manager …
Majority of U.S. federal domain names still don’t use DNSSEC
The majority of Federal agency run .gov domains are not signing their DNS with DNSSEC despite a December 2009 Federal deadline for adoption, according to an IID report. DNSSEC …
Lack of security measures still hinder cloud computing adoption
Demand for cloud computing systems clearly exists. However, better security, like multi-factor authentication and encryption, are going to be required if cloud computing …
Network access control system PacketFence 1.9.1 released
PacketFence is a free and open source network access control (NAC) system. It can be used to effectively secure networks – from small to very large heterogeneous …
Microsoft offers free AV to small businesses
In a well-calculated but also very positive move, Microsoft has announced that – beginning in early October – it will be offering its Microsoft Security Essentials …
No sexually explicit content in the office, please!
Symantec announced the publication of its September 2010 MessageLabs Intelligence Report, and the analysis reveals that 35 percent of remote and office-based workers who use …
All-in-one Wi-Fi cracking solution
ElcomSoft upgraded its Wireless Security Auditor and made it an all-in-one wireless cracking solution. It can automatically locate wireless networks, intercept data packets, …
The cookie that won’t go away
A proof-of-concept JavaScript API that manufactures persistent cookies and stores them in several types of storage mechanisms has been developed by security hacker Samy …