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Host-based Intrusion Prevention Management

The SecureWorks iSensor provides NIPS security, the OKENA StormWatch product provides HIPS security. Used in tandem, and in conjunction with a properly configured firewall and antivirus software, HIPS and NIPS create complementary layered protection, the most reliable, robust approach to Internet security. StormWatch HIPS consists of agent software residing on...

Tags: Agent, SecureWorks Inc., SecureWorks iSensor, StormWatch HIPS, Real Estate, Intrusion Prevention, Security, Business Operations

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Fast-Fluxing SQL injection attacks executed from the Asprox botnet

The botnet masters behind the Asprox botnet have recently started SQL injecting fast-fluxed malicious domains in order to enjoy a decent tactical advantage in an attempt to increase the survivability of the malicious campaign. I first assessed the Asprox botnet in January, and again in April when it started scaling...

Tags: Microsoft .NET, Domain, SQL, SQL Injection, Asprox, Com, Programming Languages, Phishing, Databases, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Spam And Phishing, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-05-19

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

Storm Worm botnet partitions for sale

SecureWorks researcher Joe Stewart left has seen evidence that the massive Storm Worm botnet is being broken up into smaller networks, a surefire sign that the CPU power is up for sale to spammers and denial-of-service attackers. Stewart, a reverse engineering guru who has been tracking Storm...

Tags: Supercomputer, P2P, Malware, Worm, Rootkits, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Peer To Peer (P2P), Security, Viruses And Worms, Networking, Internet, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2007-10-15

DEFCON 2007 - Wall of Sheep (shame)

DEFCON 2007 - Wall of Sheep shameNot goodThis sense of smug superiority can't end well. It's a useful service, but let's not forget they're compromising the easiest targets first and foremost. Let's keep our perspective, please....and yet another homage to Maynor? Wow. Just wow. I hear there were actually other...

Tags: E-mail providers, wall, Maynor

Discussion threads 2007-08-07

OpenBSD team mocked at first ever 'Pwnie' awards

OpenBSD team mocked at first ever 'Pwnie' awardsDavid Maynor definitely deserves a JeerHe has to be one of the most unprofessional bug hunters.Re: Maynor's bugI wonder when we'll get a comment from Mr. Ou regarding this one.Maynor's BugIt seems to me that the problem was that the judges here are...

Tags: SECURITY, UNIX, team, OpenBSD, Apple Inc., David Maynor, Pwnie, Maynor, vulnerability

Discussion threads 2007-08-02

The sorry state of security software

The sorry state of security softwareSeems like the nightmare continues...I really wonder why people tolerate this crap. Really, is this the land of masochist ? Sure seems that way from these reports and what I have seen over the years.Oh well, on a positive note, looks like Vista is getting...

Tags: Viruses and worms, security software, Webroot Software Inc., security, Microsoft Windows, MSFT, Symantec Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-03-22

Russian (Gozi) Trojan powering massive ID-theft ring

Russian Gozi Trojan powering massive ID-theft ringRyan you forgot to mention one thing ?What type of home pc was invaded ? a:was it the Windows platformb:was it the mac platformc:was it the linux platform d:all of the aboveI'm betting it was the a: platform .Ryan I forgot to mention one...

Tags: Spyware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, PRODUCTIVITY, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Windows, Gozi Trojan, Linux, virus, trojan horse, computer, server, identity theft

Discussion threads 2007-03-21

Russian (Gozi) Trojan powering massive ID-theft ring

Researchers at SecureWorks have stumbled upon what appears to be a massive identity theft ring using state-of-the-art Trojan code to steal confidential data from thousands of infected machines in the U.S. The Trojan, which connects to a server in Russia, has so far pilfered information from more than 5,200...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Vertical industries, trojan horse, Gozi, server, removedThe, identity theft

Blog posts 2007-03-21

How Apple orchestrated web attack on researchers

How Apple orchestrated web attack on researchersNever mind the horse head George....You're in for it now!This has always had the love stink of Jobs over it. Good for you in showing what has happened.I just hope you're tough enough for the backlash...Be at peace with yourselfToday is a new day,...

Tags: SECURITY, Web, Apple Inc., Maynor

Discussion threads 2007-03-20

How Apple orchestrated web attack on researchers

Last summer, when I wrote "Vicious orchestrated assault on MacBook wireless researchers," it set off a long chain of heated debates and blogs. I had hoped to release the information on who orchestrated the vicious assault, but threats of lawsuits and a spineless company that refused to defend itself meant...

Tags: Blogging, Wi-Fi, Web, SecureWorks Inc., David Maynor, David Chartier, Jim Dalrymple, Apple Computer Inc., video

Blog posts 2007-03-20

Maynor demos MacBook Wi-Fi hijack, admits mistakes

Looking to put to rest one of the most bizarre vulnerability disclosure disputes in recent memory, hacker David Maynor offered an apology for mistakes made, provided a live demo of the controversial MacBook Wi-Fi takeover and promised to release e-mail exchanges, crash/panic logs and exploit code to clear his tarnished...

Tags: Wi-Fi security, Pen testing, Metasploit, Responsible disclosure, Exploit code, Hackers, Zero-day attacks, Apple, Vulnerability research, Patch Watch

Blog posts 2007-03-01

Apple Airport Extreme Wi-Fi flaw triggers kernel panic

Apple Airport Extreme Wi-Fi flaw triggers kernel panicKernal panics aren't too badAlthough I never get to see them.It looks like the whole DMG exploit was little more than a bug that causes a kernal panic as well. Hardly as serious as first reported:http://alastairs-place.net/2006/11/dmg-vulnerability/Thanks for keeping us up to date though.Denial...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Apple Mac OS X, security, vulnerability, exploit, kernel panic, flaw, Wi-Fi, Apple Inc., security expert, Apple Airport

Discussion threads 2006-12-01

Surge of killer device drivers leave no OS safe

Surge of killer device drivers leave no OS safeThis gives the F/OSS community ammunitionYou'll notice the open source driver was the one that did not have a vulnerability. Of course you can say that the closed one was much more complex and thus would have been more susceptible anyway, but...

Tags: SECURITY, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Novell AppArmor, Mozilla Corp., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-10-18

Surge of killer device drivers leave no OS safe

News came yesterday that Linux users who used NVIDIAs drivers were in danger of being remotely exploited because a zero-day exploit code was released last week. Just the mere act of visiting a malicious website could trigger a buffer overflow that can lead to arbitrary...

Tags: SECURITY, Operating systems, UNIX, Wi-Fi, OPEN SOURCE, operating system, flaw, Linux, device driver, wireless

Blog posts 2006-10-18

Apple gives you a virus on iPod, blames Microsoft

Apple gives you a virus on iPod, blames MicrosoftCOMPLETE FALLACY[sarcasm]Once again, Ou comes to the rescuse of THE EVIL EMPIRE. Surly with all those billions upon billions in the bank, Microsoft can afford to be philanthropic enough to do something to protect users instead of just railroading them! ...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod, information technology, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, WINDOWS USERS, virus, security

Discussion threads 2006-10-17

Controversies spawn new blogs

Controversies spawn new blogsThis is so sadI had no idea Apple Fanboys were this mentally disturbed.and your problem is...?With all the extreme positions taken on both sides of this issue, none of you on the "Windows Fanboy" side need cast any stones.This wasn't, and still isn't, in my opinion, and...

Tags: Blogging, Mac-user, blog, security, Apple Inc., computer

Discussion threads 2006-10-03

Johnny Cache speaks out at ToorCon 8

Johnny Cache speaks out at ToorCon 8Thanks GeorgeNow who am I going to believe? Spin doctors and suits or Johnny Cache? Hmm, well Johnny doesn't look that professional without a suit and tie and in fact he looks a bit radical - an angry young man in fact.HmmTwo...

Tags: Blogging, Apple Inc., Johnny Cache, SecureWorks Inc., blog, flaw

Discussion threads 2006-10-02

MacBook WiFi hacker cancels talk

MacBook WiFi hacker cancels talkIs Apple responsible?You seem to have missed this part of the Boing Boing piece:"one colleague at the show said she spoke to an Apple employee in the audience who denied that Apple had leaned on SecureWorks"the Golden RuleIt's the Golden Rule... He who has the Gold...

Tags: Notebooks, Patches, Wi-Fi, MacBook WiFi hacker, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Maynor

Discussion threads 2006-10-02

MacBook WiFi hacker cancels talk

Instead of a planned presentation WiFi hacker Johnny Ellch delivered only a prepared statement at ToorCon, San Diegos annual security conference on Saturday.I reported last week that Maynor and Ellch were scheduled to speak at ToorCon, where the inflammatory duos "complete story" of their infamous MacBook WiFi hack was to...

Tags: SecureWorks Inc., MacBook WiFi

Blog posts 2006-10-02