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Hacker finds 492,000 unprotected Oracle, SQL database servers: Hacker finds 492,000 unprotected Oracle, SQL database serversAnd yet...People shake together databases and other stuff all the time because [i]"it is so easy to do, and the wizards are so helpful."[/i] Welcome to the world of [i]"it's so easy an American can do it."[/i]Now I will run for cover :PI...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Servers, Web browsers, administrative privilege, server, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Corp., database server; Discussion threads 2007-11-14
Vista standard users need way to install software: Microsoft Windows Vista will be the first Windows operating system to only assign standard user privileges by default. While that's wonderful for security, it will likely run in to serious practical issues for many users who need to be able to install their own software from time to time....; Tags: standard user, software; Blog posts 2006-06-12
A fresh look at Vista's User Account Control: A fresh look at Vista's User Account ControlExcellent articleLooking for more reading on this topic.Nice irony hereSo, in other words, Windows's history of running with no security provisions has the following consequences:1. Old, and even many current, applications do things in a stupid fashion so that they have to be...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, password, administrative privilege, UAC, security, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2006-05-04
Viral movies possible with RealPlayer flaw: Viral movies possible with RealPlayer flawLuckily for Linux, it will be user-level access only..But a flawed Operating System like Windows will let a program run with administrative privileges..Real Player bug... yes...Maximum damage running a flawed operating system.. only Windows..!has anyone trusted real after they installed spywareon you system like commet...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Digital media, Digital music, Linux, Microsoft Windows, flaw, administrative privilege, RealNetworks RealPlayer, Viral movy; Discussion threads 2004-10-01
Microsoft finds more 'critical' flaws in Windows: Microsoft finds more 'critical' flaws in WindowsMicrosoft trapped in the hole they dug themselves[i]"Microsoft said that [b]if a user is logged on with administrative privileges[/b], an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system, including installing programs, deleting data, or creating new accounts with...; Tags: SECURITY, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., administrative privilege, vulnerability, attacker, affected system; Discussion threads 2004-07-13

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Inside the mind - and config - of Terry Childs: Terry Childs's lawyer, Erin Crane, offered the court some insights into the Childs' motivations in changing SF's network passwords. She will argue today for a reduction in his $5 million bail, perhaps to something closer to the bail set for common murderers ($1 mil.) In her written...; Tags: Password, Network, Backup, Terry Childs, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-07-23
Evil tech administrators: Evil tech administratorsEvil Tech Admin'sI've work at a few places where some of the Admin's I worked with were a bit on the sneeky side. So As a admin I made sure there was a back door incase one fo these admins tried to pull the same stunt. Its happened...; Tags: NETWORKING, Recruitment & Selection, administrator, network; Discussion threads 2008-07-22
Zuora: the future business model?: I recently caught up with Tien Tzou, CEO of Zuora, the billing management company that offers Z-billings, an on-demand service. In his opinion, the business model of the future will be subscription based and this brings challenges of its own. "Pricing is a much more complex...; Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Billing, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-07-22
2008 Pwnie Award nominees announced: 2008 Pwnie Award nominees announcedNot bad butI have to give Lamest Vendor Response to Apple for the Safari carpet bomb flaw.Ok, Nate, so here's a solution to your QuickTime problemDon't run your browser with administrative credentials... yeah, yeah you're going to counter with something that is probably mostly FUD based....; Tags: Digital music, SECURITY, Operating systems, Nate, Pwnie Award; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
DIRECTV: Well HERE's Your Problem, Ma'am...: Shortly after I posted my diatribe on my problems with my DIRECTV HD receivers and the company's horrible customer service, I was contacted by Stuart Sweet, a moderator on a popular Satellite TV forums site, DBSTalk. Apparently, my post had created quite a stirÂ and I was asked to register...; Tags: Digital Video Recorder, DirecTV, Satellite, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-07-20
Untrustworthy students: lighten your restrictions: You know the drill. You spend thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars on higher education at your college or university of choice. But when you go to use your Internet connection or a public computer on campus, you login and it's locked down so tight, you can barely...; Tags: Software, Apple Macintosh, Network, IT Administrator, Operating System, Web Site, Computer, Productivity, Web Site Development, Networking, Internet, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-07-18
Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus': Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus'Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus'So Linus admits that there are security flaws in linux as well as other bugs? I've been saying that for a long time but the fanboys wouldn't believe me. Now that their leader finally admits to it perhaps...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, L.D., Name-calling, Linus, Torvalds, security, attack, IT industry, OpenBSD; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
Dreams come true: network guy holds city hostage: Dreams come true: network guy holds city hostageMY HEROIt's about time that somebody had the JEWELS to do this, but it is not worth the jail time.I know an Island where they take people like him and make them cry or put him in with other folk to do some...; Tags: NETWORKING, Construction, Abbie, network guy, network; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
GeoPostcodes Database (rar): GeoPostcodes Web site offers comprehensive and reliable databases of localities and zip codes for numerous countries. Such data may be used to develop professional software, Web sites, generate statistics and to various other ends. Each of our files contains all localities and zip codes of the country, administrative subdivisions and...; Tags: ZIP Code, Locality, GeoPostcodes, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Channel Management, Tools & Techniques, Storage, Databases, Internet, Marketing, Management, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Software downloads 2008-07-17
Is a wired hospital a better hospital?: Is a wired hospital a better hospital?Is a wired hospital a better hospital?I would think a wired hospital is a better hospital. If they are wired they would have more resources to do research and collaborate with other hospitals. Luckily I haven't had to be checked into any those...; Tags: HEALTHCARE, hospital, wired hospital; Discussion threads 2008-07-16
Protocol handlers cause Mozilla Firefox 3 remote command execution vulnerabilities: Update 07/16/2008: Apparently I neglected to mention that this has been patched already.Â Reading over it again and a heads up from a reader pointed out the error to me.Â As always, great job by Window Snyder and the Mozilla Security Team for getting this patched quickly. ...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, URI, Vulnerability, Mozilla Corp., Attack, Web Browsers, Security, Internet, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-16
New hybrid delivery security architecture: Secure Computing's Ken Rutsky tells how to integrate Software-as-a-Service SaaS, virtualization and appliance security offerings to let users get exactly what they want. “In the past, CIOs deployed their own self-contained application architectures on their own servers and storage systems. This old model is giving way to a hybrid...; Tags: Appliance, Software, Software-as-a-service, Platform, Information Technology, Advantage, Hardware, Model, Service, Architecture, Organization, Delivery Security Architecture, IT Security Professional, Delivery Platform, Software As A Service (SaaS), Tools & Techniques, Cloud Computing, Security, Emerging Technologies, Management, CIO, SaaS, virtualization, IT appliances, service delivery, IT management, Ken Rutsky, Secure Computing; News items 2008-07-16
Voting For A McCain: SOURCE: Wikimedia Commons So, poor John McCain. At the start of the year, he gets bounced around because he is "not well versed" in economics. In summer, he gets beat up again, because he says he is "illiterate" about technology (and the way he expresses...; Tags: Innovation, Network, John McCain, Obama, Taxes, Free Trade, Internet, Leadership, Financial Planning, Finance, Management, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld; Blog posts 2008-07-16
Windows Update versus Ubuntu Update: Windows Update versus Ubuntu UpdateAnd you will find some reason why Linux is worse.Just watch and enjoy the spin.They'll find some reason why Windows is worse.Just watch and enjoy their spin.RE: Windows Update versus Ubuntu UpdateI always did find it amusing at how the Ubuntu crowd simultaneously defend the sudo...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, Ubuntu, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-07-15
Symantec says Microsoft Access ActiveX attacks to increase: Symantec says Microsoft Access ActiveX attacks to increaseVista is not vulnerableVista is not vulnerableRE: Symantec says Microsoft Access ActiveX attacks to increaseJust a lame attempt by Symantec to muster up some business.A better solutionJust use Firefox.How about some references to back...that statement.There is some justification for the statementIE7 with protected...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), SECURITY, Web browsers, Microsoft Access ActiveX attack, Microsoft Access ActiveX, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Access, attack; Discussion threads 2008-07-15