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- SaaS delivers return *before* investment
- SaaS delivers return *before* investmentBut is it SAAS that delivers?Sounds like a great win/win -- but the benefit is in the service, and the sales-pipeline expertise, surely, rather than in the SAAS part? What's to stop a non-SAAS vendor from doing exactly the same? LucidEra might argue that they can...
- Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), Managed hosting, cloud computing, traditional POC, POC, software-as-a-service, investment
- Discussion threads 2008-12-21
- Heap-based buffer overflow reported in RealNetworks RealPlayer
- Heap-based buffer overflow reported in RealNetworks RealPlayerDefinition of PoC?Forgive my ignorance when using vulnerability speak, but what does PoC stand for? I thought at first it might mean Point of Contact, but I figured I might as well ask.RE: Black Hat webcastThe Black Hat conference organisers really should know...
- Tags: Digital music, Digital media, SECURITY, PoC, RealNetworks RealPlayer, buffer-overflow, RealNetworks Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-07-25
- XSS worm at Justin.tv infects 2,525 profiles
- XSS worm at Justin.tv infects 2,525 profilesThe virus is impossible to findI see that they needed a proof of concept argument to have it studied then fixed.All computer problems stem from virus.Re: The virus is impossible to findXSS worms propagate using a site-specific vulnerability to do so. Fixing the vulnerability...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, XSS worm, XSS, worm, PoC
- Discussion threads 2008-07-14
- Mozilla mulls Windows cursor flaw fix of its own
- Mozilla mulls Windows cursor flaw fix of its ownThe patch doesn't work for meits windoze based!Firefox extensions go Evil - Critical VulnerabilitiesFirefox extensions go Evil - Critical Vulnerabilitieswww.gnucitizen.org/blog/firebug-goes-evilThere is critical vulnerability in Firefox/Firebug which allowsattackers to inject code inside the browser chrome. This can lead to alot of problems. Theoretically...
- Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, Mozilla Corp., MS Updates, Mozilla Firefox, POC, Firebug, Firefox Users, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2007-04-05
- Zero-day PoCs on the loose for Mac
- Several unpatched exploits in Apple's Mac OS X were reported last Friday by Joris Evers, but SANS Internet Storm Center is also reporting that PoC (Proof-of-Concept) code was also posted along with details of the flaw. These sample exploits are capable of carrying out denial-of-service attacks or remote code...
- Tags: PoC, exploit
- Blog posts 2006-04-24
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- 'Evil Maid' USB stick attack keylogs TrueCrypt passphrases
- nonsenseanybody who is truly concerned about security will have set the BIOS to require a password at boot...and will set 'boot from USB' to 'Disabled'.Can't you password protect from even booting up?I assume we are talking about business class laptops.InterestingPhysical security is paramount - especially when it comes to data...
- Tags: Notebooks, maid, BIOS, laptop computer, USB, Evil Maid, hard drive, Evil, attack
- Discussion threads 2009-10-19
- 'Evil Maid' USB stick attack keylogs TrueCrypt passphrases
- Security researcher Joanna Rutkowska has released a PoC proof of concept of a keylogger that is capable of logging TrueCrypt's disk encryption passphrase enabling the attacker to successfully decrypt the hard drive's content. Dubbed, the 'evil maid' attack due to its 'plug-and-exploit' functionality requiring 1-2 minutes for...
- Tags: Disk, Passphrase, USB, Laptop Computer, Attack, TrueCrypt, Hotel Room, Mobile Proximity Alarm, Notebooks, Security, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Dancho Danchev
- Blog posts 2009-10-19
- Making the case for migration
- This brief describes how Gerber Scientific, working with an IBM storage implementation team, migrated its production SAP applications and Oracle database from an existing proprietary storage infrastructure to the IBM XIV Storage System. IBM Rational Performance Tester was used to simulate the target SAP workloads during the project's proof of...
- Tags: SAP AG, Migration, IBM Corp., Storage, Hardware
- White papers 2009-10-08
- Remote exploit released for Windows Vista SMB2 worm hole
- Time for an out-of-cycle patch Microsoft. nt.This exploit doesn't countIf the exploit was created by security researchers, it doesn't count.Cue the double standards...It's called "Proof of concept".Originally classified as "Denial of Service", it is now proved to be wormable in every version of Windows currently on the market.But feel free...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, NonZealot, TODAY XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-09-17
- Palm launches Pixi, second webOS phone
- Looks just like the pre....with a better keyboard.RE: Palm launches Pixi, second webOS phoneit will need to be free if they want me to let them spy on my info!RE: Palm launches Pixi, second webOS phoneIt's all fine and dandy, but how's the battery life???RE: Palm launches Pixi, second webOS...
- Tags: Palm OS, Telecom & Utilities, Keyboards, Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Handhelds, Maemo, Pixi, Palm Inc., webOS phone, webOS, phone
- Discussion threads 2009-09-09
- Windows 7, Vista exposed to 'teardrop attack'
- Vulnerable by default?[i]Exploit code for a remote reboot flaw in Microsoft's implementation of the SMB2 protocol has been posted on the internet, exposing users of Windows 7 and Windows Vista to the teardrop attacks that used to be popular on Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.[/i]I presume this attack is able...
- Tags: Firewalls, Network security, SECURITY, NETWORKING, Microsoft Windows Vista, firewall, Network Address Translation, Microsoft Windows, software firewall, Microsoft Windows 7, attack
- Discussion threads 2009-09-08
- RFID-Enabled Inventory Control Optimization: A Proof of Concept in a Small-to-Medium Retailer
- This study examines the impact of Radio-Frequency Identification RFID technology on the inventory control practices of a small-to-medium retailer using a Proof of Concept PoC approach. The exploratory study was conducted using a single case study of a hardware retailer stocking 5000 product lines provided by 110 active suppliers. To...
- Tags: Optimization, Inventory Control, Retail Company, University Of Wollongong, Strategic Planning, RFID, Retail, Strategy, Management, Wireless And Mobility, Security, Biometrics
- White papers 2009-09-08
- Appin Encryption Utility 2.0 (Windows)
- Appin Security Data Encryption/Decryption system lets you encrypt and decrypt your files and data using keys. It is simple, robust and speedy for almost all kinds of files. The Appin encryption suite is just a freeware version released for everyone however the team works on special areas on encryption and...
- Tags: Team, Microsoft Windows, Encryption, File, Appin Security, Appin Encryption Suite, Team Management, Security, Management
- Software downloads 2009-08-21
- Pushback on cloud computing: next year, 'Intelligent Fog'?
- ma.gnoliaI recently wrote a blog at TR on ma.gnolia, the cloud based web bookmarking service. It is clear that this cloud based business model did not do their due dilligence in backup and DR recovery planning, and when their DB imploded, it took valuable user data with it. The basic...
- Tags: Virtualization, Intelligent Fog, cloud computing, Pushback
- Discussion threads 2009-08-12
- A Good Year for Security Collaboration
- Guest Editorial by George Stathakopoulos It seems like just yesterday when I was at Black Hat. Now as I get ready to fly to Las Vegas again, I look forward to seeing a lot of security researchers, hearing their latest exploits and how they fared over the...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., Conficker Working Group, Security, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-07-27
- Remote code execution exploit for Firefox 3.5 in the wild
- A zero day exploit (Firefox 3.5 Heap Spray Vulnerability) affecting Mozilla's latest Firefox release has been published in the wild. Through an error in the processing of JavaScript code in 'font tags' malicious attackers could achieve arbitrary code execution and install malware on the affected hosts....
- Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Exploit, Web Browsers, Internet, Dancho Danchev
- Blog posts 2009-07-14
- Deduplication market undergoes rapid changes
- In May, I blogged about NetApp's announced acquisition of deduplication pionneer, Data Domain. The announcement triggered an unsolicted counter-offer from EMC, followed by another counter from NetApp. But after a month of offers, counter-offers and regulatory reviews, EMC ultimately outbid NetApp with an all cash offer of $2.1 billion. I believe...
- Tags: NetApp Inc., De-duplication, EMC Corp., Storage, Hardware, Stephanie Balaouras
- Blog posts 2009-07-13
- Microsoft Silverlight 3 available for download
- Microsoft Silverlight 3 available for downloadOyster Shot?I think your link to Tim's post is wrong. Though it is funny to see a list of Silverlight 3 features linked to the recipe for an oyster shot :)=Ryanryan@adobe.comLMAO @ Don't Worry....Yeah, that's awesome. Hey Adobe-- TAKE A HINT!!! (mumbles a few obscene...
- Tags: Printers, Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., SL3, Microsoft Silverlight 3
- Discussion threads 2009-07-09
- Virtual Instruments customer profile
- I always enjoy the opportunity to communicate with a representative of a company using technology to counter balance discussions I have with the suppliers of that technology. On some occasions, the company does not want its name mentioned. This commentary on Virtual Instruments' NetWisdom is a case in point. I...
- Tags: Disk, Performance, Virtual Instruments NetWisdom, Performance Management, Backups, Storage, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2009-06-16
- Oracle Beehive Activity Starts Buzzing
- Oracle Beehive Activity Starts BuzzingOne wonders......how much overlap there is between this and Sun Java System Communications Suite. Was setting SJSCS up for a PoC around the time news of the acquisition broke, and from what I've seen so far it's friggin' great. The Sun Convergence web client is gorgeous....
- Tags: Java development tools, Enterprise software, Collaboration, Enterprise resource planning (ERP), Oracle Corp., Oracle Beehive Activity, Oracle Beehive
- Discussion threads 2009-05-05
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