Open source Web server scanner Nikto 2.1.0 released
Nikto is an open source Web server scanner which performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple items, including over 3500 potentially dangerous files/CGIs, …
Cain & Abel 4.9.34 released
Cain & Abel is a password recovery tool for Microsoft operating systems. It allows easy recovery of various kind of passwords by sniffing the network, cracking encrypted …
Net neutrality – is it a good idea?
Following last month’s announcement from the Chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission about his intention to push for official rules that would prevent ISPs …
China clamps down on Tor
It is a well known fact that the Chinese government is a big fan of Internet censorship. The “Great Firewall of China” (a system that blocks content by preventing …
New book on insider bank fraud
Insidious – How Trusted Employees Steal Millions and Why It’s So Hard for Banks to Stop Them is a new book that provides insight into a critical problem plaguing …
Video: Social engineering for penetration testers
In recent years, people have become more familiar with the term “social engineering”, the use of deception or impersonation to gain unauthorized access to …
Google Wave security features
Like the overwhelming majority of Google’s “products”, Google Wave (a real-time communication and collaboration tool) seems to be a really handy and …
Oracle to release massive critical patch update
The critical patch update coming on Tuesday October 18th contains 38 security vulnerability fixes across hundreds of Oracle products. Some of the vulnerabilities addressed …
GFI launches beta of WebMonitor 2009
A new standalone version of GFI WebMonitor 2009 has been launched in beta, without the need for ISA server dependancy. It offers web security features that allow you to …
EU cyber security agency ENISA gets new Executive Director
The European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) has a new Executive Director as of today. Dr Udo Helmbrecht clarifies his visions for the Agency as its new …
NSA co-hosting the 5th Annual IT Security Automation Conference
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual IT Security Automation Conference and Expo scheduled for October 26-29th at the Baltimore Convention Center. The four-day workshop, …
New specification to support direct Wi-Fi connections between devices
The Wi-Fi Alliance is nearing completion of a new specification to enable Wi-Fi devices to connect to one another without joining a traditional home, office, or hotspot …