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Code Red for XML open source

Code Red for XML open sourceOpen source is secure = Bullshit liesDespite the eyes of millions of altruistic losers, horrific security are streaming through every day. Or maybe all the losers are so focused on developing another replacement desktop, that they don't have time for security. Or most likely, they're...

Tags: Viruses and worms, SECURITY, XML open source, open source, Code Red worm, XML

Discussion threads 2009-08-06

Code Red for XML open source

Codenomicon said it found the issues early this year while developing a product for XML testing, and has already been working with Finland's CERT-FI on remediation. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Code Red Worm, XML, Open Source, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-08-06

School security: High-tech, cops, or Code Red?

School violence is increasing in many California schools and that has many parents and educators wondering if pumping money into more high-tech surveillance is a better alternative than old-fashioned campus security, reports the Mercury News. From installing safety cameras to "Code Red" emergency simulation training for school staffers, schools...

Tags: Education Technology, K-12, Code Red worm

Blog posts 2007-01-29

Exchange servers still seeing Code Red

Exchange servers still seeing Code RedTrusrtworthy BalloneyMore tangible evidence that 'Trustworthy Computing' is very effective. Kudos to MS for designing, implementing, re-re-...-re-patching code that always fails. Who was the genious who put this fine code together! I DON'T THINK IT IS POSSIBLE to come up with code that...

Tags: SECURITY, Viruses and worms, ACL, Code Red worm, Microsoft Exchange Server, Guest Account, IT IS, Think Computer, Microsoft Corp., server, flaw

Discussion threads 2003-11-14

Microsoft Windows 2000 Update: Code Red II Cleaner 1.0 (Windows)

This tool was developed by Microsoft to eliminate the obvious damage that is caused by the Code Red II worm. This tool does not apply the patch that prevents future infection. You must install the patch on vulnerable systems. Before you run this tool, ensure you have read carefully the...

Tags: Code Red Worm, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Code Red II, Patches, Productivity, Security, Microsoft Windows, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2001-08-07

Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server Patch: Code Red II Cleaner 1.0 (Windows)

This tool was developed by Microsoft to eliminate the obvious damage that is caused by the Code Red II worm. This tool does not apply the patch that prevents future infection. You must install the patch on vulnerable systems. Before you run this tool, ensure you have read carefully the...

Tags: Code Red Worm, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Code Red II, Patches, Security, Productivity, Viruses And Worms

Software downloads 2001-08-07

Additional Resources

Open source needs successful champions

Open Source powers the Internet period!Open_Source powers the ENTIRE Internet withrouters/switches/servers you name it like Microsoft sitting behind caching Linux distroname servers.Now you tell me what does it need now???It is the FUTURE of smart devices, appliancedriven infrastructure, just like VMware using a Linux derived kernel and it is #1...

Tags: Linux, software cost, Linux Distro, open source, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Red Hat CEO vs. Torvalds: More Linux features don't equate to bloat

Linux distro appliances are the futureCompanies are wising up and getting away from MS 20G worm/virus operating systems and going to Linux distro driven appliances.It is the future with appliances no one needs a Windows OS with Office for someone to open a (.doc) to edit it is a security...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, COMPANIES, Red Hat Inc., Linux, desktop, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

Mysterious virus strikes FBI

Mysterious virus strikes FBICan you please explain ...... what the FBI is doing wrong?thx^o^It's started!ye has just started another nonsense session and as usual it promises to be long, very looooooong.Malware that results from social engineeringDoesn't normally mass-infect computers in a single location. Odds are very good this is a...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Federal government, Operating systems, UNIX, Viruses and worms, virus, Linux, FBI, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-05-22

Report: US air-traffic control systems hacked

Report: US air-traffic control systems hacked Why does....The FAA need to have these systems linked to a public facing system? Couldn't they use private networks and segment this stuff from the internet? I just don't understand why there needs to be a connection. I would just like someone...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Linux, ATC, FAA, Linux IS

Discussion threads 2009-05-08

Conficker's estimated economic cost? $9.1 billion

Conficker's estimated economic cost? $9.1 billionWindows ROI vs. Open SourceThis makes me wonder how people think theywould be out of business UNLESS they useWindows.$9 BILLION DOLLARS, this puts companies OUTbusiness and customers who are furious withservices that are rendered unavailable dueto insecure software......Tell me again, how does running Windows bring...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Patches, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, Conficker, economic cost, virus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, piracy

Discussion threads 2009-04-23

Firefox inches towards 50%, Safari holds steady

Firefox inches towards 50%, Safari holds steadyFirefox is the one and onlyIf only for the add-ons. Adblock Plus, NoScript, MediaPlayerConnectivity. NoSquint on my netbook.Nevertheless, I occasionally use Epiphany and even Opera (I hate Opera's GUI though). Mainly for viewing websites that refuse to work properly in Firefox.Write for Firefox and...

Tags: Apple Safari, Fennec, IE8, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Open-Source Technology, Opera Software ASA, Web browser, WebKit

Discussion threads 2009-03-20

Should federal government go open source?

Should federal government go open source?A resounding YES!Where is makes sense. There are some areas where Open Source may not be the best choice... can't think of any at the moment but YES!Thing is that would be the catalyst needed to push software vendors to port over to Linux. Which...

Tags: open source, federal government

Discussion threads 2009-01-24

Microsoft server worm can spread via USB

Microsoft server worm can spread via USBAnd all my users keep wondering whyI always disable Autorun...Using this attack vector can this really be considered a worm? nt.RE: Microsoft server worm can spread via USBPatched since October. This is a non-issue.Thanks ZDNet!!!I just brought up the one of my servers...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Microsoft server worm, worm, Microsoft Server, server, USB, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-01-08

Happy 20th birthday, internet worm!

This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the Internet Worm, the first major worm that propagated on the Internet. Even though many years have passed and underlying media has changed, worms are still able to wreak havoc and keep system administrators up at night. Today the damage done...

Tags: Internet Worm, Worm, Cyberthreats, Internet, Viruses And Worms, Security, Adam O'Donnell

Blog posts 2008-10-30

Evolution is punctuated equilibria

Guest editorial by Dino Dai Zovi In evolutionary biology, the theory of punctuated equilibiria states that evolution is not a gradual process but instead consists of long periods of stasis interrupted by rapid, catastrophic change.  This is supported by fossil evidence that shows...

Tags: Vulnerability, Exploit, Internet Security, Internet Security Community, Internet, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-07-30

Macs join the Army - Hooah!

Macs join the Army - Hooah!This is going to help with security how?Yeah, yeah...monoculture and all that jazz. I work for a fortune 500 company (> $100B in market cap). Over 75K employees. When virus outbreaks occured only a small number of systems were actually infected. Only a handful of...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, UNIX, Hooah, security, monoculture, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2007-12-21

Maiffret's exit raises questions about eEye

Hacker Marc Maiffret, who co-founded and served for many years as the public face of eEye Digital Security, has left the company to pursue other projects. According to a research note from The 451 Group analyst Paul Roberts,  Maiffret parted ways with eEye a few months ago...

Tags: eEye Digital Security, Maiffret, Intrusion Prevention, Security, Hacking, Viruses And Worms, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2007-12-13

In zombies we trust

In zombies we trustIn microsoft fools trustTheir junky, bug filled code is to blame for all of these woes. The incompetent manner in which they develop and test their so-called 'operating system' has built an empire of bloated security application vendors, with no incentive to improve as it may hamper...

Tags: SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., root kit, zombie

Discussion threads 2007-11-20

Integrating VPN and IDS: An Approach to Networks Security

The Internet and recent global cyber terrorism have fundamentally changed the way organizations approach security. Recent worm and virus incidents such as Code Red, Nimda, and the Slammer worm have heightened security awareness. Also, numerous other threats have emerged recently that are particularly troublesome. Hence some solution must be provided...

Tags: VPN, Security, Viruses And Worms

White papers 2007-10-09