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Cybersecurity
IT security outlook: Ominous
This year the IT industry reached an inflection point: More new malicious programs were created than useful ones, according to security vendor Symantec.
Cybersecurity
Worm attacks unpatched systems
The problem stems from a worm dubbed "Win32/Conficker.A." that "propagate on random computers" in an affected Windows-based network.
Cybersecurity
Patches for Windows exploits
Pair of Microsoft software patches are designed to stave off remote code execution vulnerabilities in Windows programs.
Cybersecurity
Google patches mobile OS flaw
Over-the-air-patch appears as an update in T-Mobile's G1 phone and in other devices that can run the Linux-based OS.
Cybersecurity
Voting machine insecurity
Technical glitches and security incidents from the past still cast a long shadow over electronic voting.
Digital Government
Google Android flaw found
Security flaw in Google's new mobile phone operating system underscores the security debate between open source and proprietary software.
Cybersecurity
Time for a security check
When it comes to uncertain economic times, organizations should double-check their internal policies and procedures, security experts say.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft patch targets Windows bug
Patch applies to Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 systems.
Infrastructure
Beware of bogus security fix e-mail
IT security firm idetifies malicious Trojan horse-laden e-mails disguised as a notice for a "new Microsoft security update."
Cybersecurity
Appliance sniffs out database exploits
New Fortinet security tool protects businesses against data theft from corporate databases.
Cybersecurity
11 patches in October cycle
Four critical patches are for remote code execution exploit considerations; six important items are split between RCE and elevation-of-privilege bug implications.
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Cybersecurity
Jury is out on virtualization security
Migration to virtualization won't be the quick transition that some technology evangelists have predicted, according to the results of two recent surveys.
Infrastructure
Latest browser threat: Clickjacking
Clickjacking happens when users are directed to malicious Web sites where hackers lay in wait to take control of a user's browser profile.
Digital Government
Microsoft expands security lifecycle expertise
Software maker wants to support developers in building fortified applications, starting at the design and development phase with the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft patches GDI exploit
Critical updates plug potential flaws in Microsoft Windows' graphics device interface, as well as vulnerabilities in Windows Media Player, Windows Media Encoder, and the Office software suite.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft patches on the way
Four critical fixes will resolve remote code execution exploits and address vulnerabilities in Windows Media Player 11 and Media Encoder, as well as Microsoft Office and various components and versions of the Windows OS.
Cybersecurity
12 Microsoft patches coming
Critical patches will be issued for various Windows OS versions and applications, including Internet Explorer, Access, Windows Media Player and Office.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft to include risk assessments as part of patch cycle
Microsoft will rate the likelihood that new vulnerabilities will be exploited to help IT administrators prioritize patches.
Cybersecurity
Software vulnerabilities up in 2008
Topping the list of companies reporting the most vulnerabilities were IBM, Microsoft, Apple and Cisco Systems; open source software also made the list of programs with security holes.
Infrastructure
DNS flaw unfixed as experts argue protocol
Speculation continues as to what the ultimate systemic Domain Name System flaw could be.
