Away from the bleeding edge
Sometimes following the leader is not a bad idea.
Two VMware vulnerabilities found, fixed
A pair of vulnerabilities found in several VMware Linux products will require users to update these products to resecure their systems, security analysis firm iDefense announced today.
NIST seeks comments on scheme to score IT security configurations
Agency is developing a system of standardized measurements to evaluate the impact of security configurations on operating systems and applications.
Sun Web server hit with multiple security vulnerabilities
The company has issued updates, workaround for all six holes.
DHS unveils foreign-passenger screening system
Electronic System for Travel Authorization will automate and expedite DHS data checking of travelers from visa-waiver countries who are coming to the United States.
'Whaling' scam targets execs via tax court ruse
Chinese hacker using a supposed U.S. Tax Court notice as bait reels in 600 victims.
William Jackson | Why security isn't easy
Cybereye'commentary: Solving one problem sometimes creates another.
Phishers target your tax dollars
A new phishing scam is targeting debit-card accounts used to deliver government benefits payments.
Cyberthieves lose their loot
It is common knowledge that ifyou have valuable data on a server,you should protect it with encryptionand access controls.
CA system management software Common Criteria-certified
System management software from CA has been certified through the National Information Assurance Partnership's Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme.
Cisco router rootkit 101
A security researcher has demonstrated how to install a rootkit on Cisco routers through the router's Internetwork Operating System.
Physical device recognition to the rescue
Hardware fingerprinting technology migrates from fighting software piracy to shielding infrastructure.
Portable security through firmware
Intel's vPro softly hardens mobile PCs and handhelds.
Dynamic and static analysis
GCN Insider: When it comes to inspecting a new program for bugs, there are two broad approaches a reviewer can take.
SANS contributes funds, expertise to global cybersecurity group
SANS Institute has announced a $1 million contribution to the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber-Terrorism and is sharing technical information with the organization.
Wall-to-wall control
GCN Lab review: SecureTrack lets you centralize management of your organization's firewalls.
Michael Peterson | Taking command in cyberspace
GCN Interview: The Air Force's chief information officer sat down with GCN recently to talk about creating online demilitarized zones and other steps to thwart cyberattacks.
Free MP3 player! Warning: You get what you pay for
The focus in malware lately has been on the theft of personal data, but adware still is out there ' and the bad guys are coming up with better ways to deliver it to your desktop PC.
William Jackson | Not too late to debate
Cybereye'commentary: Bipartisan blast is fired at the Real ID Act.
Army aims to take guesswork out of cyberdefense
Army Research Office funds development of predictive technologies that could improve efficiency of cybersecurity tools.
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