Microsoft has re-released a critical security patch related to Bluetooth that could allow remote code execution. This Bluetooth patch along with others were earlier released by Microsoft as part of its June 2008 security update.
Microsoft re-releases critical Bluetooth patch
June 22nd, 2008 by Kiyani
Ten US airports to have see through body scanners
June 9th, 2008 by Kiyani
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in USA is going to install see through body scanners at ten busiest airports for security purpose. The scanner can see beneath clothing to detect weapons.
Although the machine operator cannot see the person’s face, and all images are instantly deleted, not everyone is in favour of this idea.
Who do companies fear most? Employees or Hackers
May 29th, 2008 by Kiyani
Companies mostly fear hackers. Not.
Enterprise security firm Secure Computing recently conducted a survey according to which it was revealed that most companies fear their employees when it comes to security.
Bug in Flash 9 being exploited by hackers
May 28th, 2008 by Kiyani
According to the news by SANS Internet Storm Center, Adobe Flash Player version 9.0.124.0 has a vulnerability which is being actively exploited. Some earlier versions may also be affected.
This was also confirmed by Symantec that there are reported incidents of “Remote Code Execution Vulnerability” being exploited.
Apple iCal security flaws still not fixed after four months
May 23rd, 2008 by Kiyani
According to researchers at Core Security, the bugs discovered by them in the calendar application iCal in January are still not patched even though they promptly informed Apple about it.
The firm found three security flaws which may seriously jeopardize the user system if exploited.
Asprox botnet armed with SQL injection
May 21st, 2008 by Kiyani
The Asprox botnet, which earlier ran amok by phishing users has got a new weapon; SQL injection.
Specialises in sending out phishing spam, now it uses an SQL-injection attack tool to hack websites and add yet more hijacked PCs to its army.
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Fraud consulting service launched by Symantec
May 19th, 2008 by Kiyani
Symantec has launched Online Fraud Protection, a B2B program comprising services, education and ongoing monitoring and management capabilities to protect businesses from various online threats, including phishing and pharming.
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Beware of malwares that can dodge anti-virus
May 15th, 2008 by Kiyani
According to Marc Henauer, head of the cyber-crime division at the Swiss Justice and Police Department, new types of malware and virus are hitting the web that is making it difficult for anti-virus and other security softwares to detect.
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Microsoft releases four security patches; three are critical
May 14th, 2008 by Kiyani
Microsoft has released four security patches in its May update. Three patches are critical while fourth one is moderate.
These updates deal with Microsoft Jet Engine, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Malware Protection Engine.
Interview with Yousif Yalda a former Kaspersky information security officer, and V.A.P.T. CEO and Founder
May 12th, 2008 by Kiyani
On the subject of web application security and testing, Intology sat down with Yousif Yalda, founder of Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing (www.vapt-sec.com). He is a former Kaspersky information security officer and has wide experience in this field.
V.A.P.T. is a new starting provider of web application security services. It develops useful, easy-to-use, cost-effective solutions that […]
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