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- NoScript vs. Internet Explorer 8 Filters
- NoScript plugin writer Giorgio Maone posted a commentary on IE 8's new filters, drawing comparisons to his own widely popular NoScript Firefox plugin. Maone writes: I'm happy to learn that IE8 is going to implement a less ambitious version of a feature which NoScript users have enjoyed for more than one...
- Tags: Mozilla Firefox, XSS, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Attack, Maone, Nathan McFeters
- Blog posts 2008-07-03
- Multiple Facebook vulnerabilities reported on Full-Disclosure
- Jouko Pynnonen posted a message to the Full-Disclosure mailing list today, citing multiple "script injection" vulnerabilities within Facebook. I'm not sure if this is a surprise to anybody out there, it's certainly not to me, as numerous web applications have major problems with Cross-site Scripting vulnerabilities, but I think this...
- Tags: Facebook, Vulnerability, XSS, JavaScript, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web Browser, Sandbox, JS, Canvas Page, Web Browsers, Internet, Nathan McFeters
- Blog posts 2008-07-02
- WordPress, Gears, and the converging browser/desktop
- I had a good conversation today about the browser/desktop hybrid and where the converging is going to happen. Will it be more on the desktop side or will it be more on the browser side? I think we've seen the original browser-based development model win out as more and more...
- Tags: Wordpress, Blogging, Web Browser, Desktops, Web Browsers, Hardware, Internet, Ryan Stewart
- Blog posts 2008-07-02
- Ten ways to tell it's not SOA
- Ten ways to tell it's not SOAInteresting listAlso interesting is that I disagree with items 3 and onward.Ways to tell it's SOAIf it it doesn't work, it's SOA.If its a 3 hour lecture with no information content, it's SOAIf it's recommended by non-tech people, then it's SOAIf it's as useful...
- Tags: Service-oriented architecture (SOA), Web services, Middleware, Enterprise software, SOA
- Discussion threads 2008-07-02
- Firefox 2 dirty dozen: Critical vulnerabilities patched
- Mozilla has shipped a high-priority update for Firefox 2, warning that there are at least five serious vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution attacks. With Firefox 2.0.0.15, Mozilla fixes at least 12 documented vulnerabilities -- five rated critical -- that could put users at risk...
- Tags: Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Critical Vulnerability, XSS, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, MFSA, Web Browsers, Internet, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2008-07-02
- Google ships open-source Web security assessment tool
- The Google security team has released a free, open-source Web app security assessment tool capable of flagging vulnerabilities and potential security threats in Internet-facing applications. The tool, called Ratproxy, is described as a passive Web application security audit tool designed to analyze legitimate, browser-driven interactions with tested Web...
- Tags: Google Inc., Web, Web Application, Web Security, Tool, Google Security Team, Productivity, Open Source, Security, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2008-07-01
- Komodo Edit (Mac OS X/PowerPC) (dmg)
- Komodo Edit is a free, open source, multi-platform, multi-language editor for dynamic languages and Ajax technology, including Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby and Tcl; plus support for browser-side code including JavaScript, CSS, HTML and XML. Background syntax checking and syntax coloring catch errors immediately, while autocomplete and calltips guide you as...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, ActiveState Tool Corp., Komodo Edit, Scripting Languages, CSS, AJAX, Programming Languages, Apple Mac OS, Development Tools, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Internet, Web 2.0, Software Development, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2008-07-01
- Apple plugs 25 Mac OS X security vulnerabilities
- Apple has shipped another Mac OS X monster update to fix a total of 25 documented vulnerabilities that could lead to arbitrary code execution attacks. With Security Update 2008-004, Apple fixes code execution flaws in Launch Services, SMB File Server, System Configuration, VPN and WebKit. ...
- Tags: Security, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Arbitrary Code Execution, Small And Medium Business, Apache Tomcat, Application Termination, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Smb/Sme, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2008-06-30
- Freeware .NET Obfuscator Skater Light (zip)
- Freeware .NET Obfuscator Skater Light Edition is an obfuscation tool for .NET code protection. Prohibits reverse engineering; obfuscated application usually is not recompilable; protects any .NET app, executable or assembly; encrypts string constants; compatible with any .NET framework (1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, and 3.5); control flow obfuscation stops decompilers and...
- Tags: Freeware, Smart Solutions, Freeware .NET Obfuscator Skater Light Edition, .Net, Application Servers, Middleware, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software
- Software downloads 2008-06-30
- Adobe AIR
- Adobe AIR is a cross-operating system runtime being developed by Adobe that allows developers to leverage their existing web development skills (Flash, Flex, HTML, JavaScript, Ajax) to build and deploy rich Internet applications RIAs to the desktop. AIR enables developers to create applications that combine the benefits of Web applications--network...
- Tags: Developer, Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe AIR, AJAX, Desktops, Internet, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Web 2.0, Hardware
- Software downloads 2008-06-30
- What programming language should we teach?
- What programming language should we teach?Re: What programming language should we teach?How about Javascript? No, seriously... it's free, it's cross-platform, it's already available on virtually ANY computer without needing to install anything at all, it's not terribly complicated, and it greatly resembles many of the other languages in use.When it...
- Tags: Programming languages, Development tools, C#, Scripting languages, programming, programming language
- Discussion threads 2008-06-27
- What programming language should we teach?
- I had a discussion shortly before the end of the year with one of our exchange students regarding a programming class I wanted to teach. My goal was simply to introduce programming concepts and algorithmic thinking. Heck, I'd be happy if the kids could walk out of the...
- Tags: Java, Programming Language, Programming, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2008-06-27
- Internet Explorer 'feature' causing drive-by malware attacks
- Internet Explorer 'feature' causing drive-by malware attacksNo surprise hereEver single vulnerability in IE is due to a built in feature.In fact, IE itself can be considered a "zero day" attack friendly vector. The primary point of failure in IT security.what version?what version?RE: Internet Explorer 'feature' causing drive-by malware attacks[i]taking advantage...
- Tags: Web browsers, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Microsoft Internet Explorer, malware, malware attack
- Discussion threads 2008-06-27
- Internet Explorer 'feature' causing drive-by malware attacks
- My colleague at Kaspersky Lab Roel Schouwenberg see disclosure has discovered a drive-by malware download taking advantage of what Microsoft describes as an Internet Explorer "feature" to launch cross-site scripting attacks. The attack, discovered at a compromised legitimate site, is using a modified GIF file to exploit...
- Tags: GIF, XSS, Malware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Attack, Schouwenberg, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2008-06-27
- Zero-day flaw haunts Internet Explorer
- An unpatched cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft's flagship Internet Explorer browser could expose Windows users to cookie hijacks and credentials theft attacks, according to a warning from security researchers. The zero-day flaw, which has been reported to Microsoft, is a variation of Eduardo Vela's IE Ghost Busters talk:...
- Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Zero-day Bug, Web Browsers, Internet, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2008-06-26
- EditRocket (dmg)
- A text editor for programmers with support for over 20 languages including HTML, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, Java, Python, Ruby, Perl, XML, C, C++, and Shell Script. Includes many tools to help users write code quickly and easily such as syntax highlighting, code builders and sidekicks, function and method navigators, function...
- Tags: HTML, Richardson Software, CSS, Scripting Languages, Programming Languages, XML, C/C++, Development Tools, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Software Development
- Software downloads 2008-06-26
- BitAnalyzer (exe)
- BitAnalyzer is useful tool which help you find the URLs hidden behind JavaScript or ActiveX scripts. Analyze network traffic, and finding the download address for all stream media, and get the links of http, rtsp, mms, and rtmp protocol. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Tags: BitAnalyzer, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Cellular Phones, Middleware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software
- Software downloads 2008-06-26
- Nokia and Google: Too much emphasis on the mobile OS?
- Nokia and Google: Too much emphasis on the mobile OS?Partially agree, but......The argument is that ALL apps should be web interface with all of the work being done on remote servers. Forget wireless connectivity issues in the USA, the reality is that having apps on your mobile device will...
- Tags: Operating systems, Cellular phones, operating system, Nokia Corp., Google Inc., mobile
- Discussion threads 2008-06-25
- Is AppleScript under siege?
- Is AppleScript under siege?We shouldn't limit ourselves to JavaI'm not a big believer that java and java-esque derivatives are the end-all be-all.I confess that I started programming VB, studied C for two years with a sadistic instructor and learned a ton about pointers and memory leaks.Somehow though, I can't see...
- Tags: Scripting languages, AppleScript, Apple Events, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-06-24
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