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Can Adobe mitigate 'clipboard hijack' issue?: Adobe's product security incident response team PSIRT says it is investigating possible solutions to the clipboard hijack attacks spotted on Flash-based advertisements on high-profile Web sites. A barebones note on the PSIRT blog simply acknowledges the issue and promised more information after the investigation but, by mentioning...; Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Security, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-08-20
Microsoft blames 'human issues' for Bluetooth patch hiccup: Microsoft has re-released its critical MS08-030 bulletin for Windows XP SP2 and SP3 users, warning that "two separate human issues" caused a major hiccup with the critical security patch. The original version of the patch, which corrects a remote code execution flaw in the Windows Bluetooth stack,...; Tags: Service Pack 2, SP3, Bluetooth, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Bulletin, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Security Administration, Patches, Microsoft Windows XP, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-06-19
Adobe Flash zero-day exploit in the wild: [ See important update to this story here ] Malware hunters have spotted a previously unknown -- and unpatched -- Adobe Flash vulnerability being exploited in the wild. The zero-day flaw has been added to the Chinese version of the MPack exploit kit and...; Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Vulnerability, Zero-day Bug, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-05-27
How to detect network vulnerabilities?: Computer scientists at George Mason University GMU have developed a new software to identify complex cyber network attacks. This software is named CAULDRON (short for 'Combinatorial Analysis Utilizing Logical Dependencies Residing on Networks'). The developers claim that CAULDRON 'can reduce the impact of cyber attacks by identifying the possible vulnerability...; Tags: Software, Network, Vulnerability, George Mason University, CAULDRON, Networking, Security, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-03-18
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator: View Available Dates and LocationsIdeally suited for intermediate-level students who want a high-level understanding of the concepts of Forensic Investigation, this course is taught in an open-ended, experimental atmosphere where you will have the opportunity to work with fellow students and the instructor to gain an appreciation for this exciting...; Tags: Computer Hacking, Forensics, Computer, Productivity, E-mail, Linux, Online Communications, Operating Systems, Software; Training 2008-01-01

Microsoft confirms PDF attacks, urges caution: In the wake of this week's malware attacks using rigged PDF files, Microsoft has updated its security advisory to stress that the underlying flaw -- in the Windows operating system -- is still not fixed. The advisory, first issued on October 10, points to an unpatched...; Tags: Adobe PDF, Microsoft Corp., Attack, Microsoft Windows, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2007-10-26
Protect your network with an IT operational security plan: You can secure your network using hardware and software, but if you don't develop operational plans to maintain that security, you will still have significant risk to your network. Investigate the often overlooked subject of operational security in this sample chapter from Syngress IT Security Project Management Handbook. Investigate...; Tags: Network, Information Technology, Security, Networking; Book chapters 2006-11-15
Porn sites exploit new IE flaw: Porn sites exploit new IE flawNot My ProblemAlthough, I do thank all of the Windows/IE users across the world for taking the brunt of these nonstop attacks on the worlds most widely marketed OS/Client. This selflessnees on your part allows the rest of us to live free of viral...; Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, Using IE6, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., porn site, flaw; Discussion threads 2006-09-19
Flaws could open systems to attack: Flaws could open systems to attackWell how bout thatI guess every dog has its day"Microsoft also uses Kerberos, but a homegrown version that is not affected by the flaws."Go figure. Well let's see how the ABMers attack this one.Well, yeahI mean, Gentoo -- that gang pretty much points you...; Tags: SECURITY, Well Let, John Q. Public, Preventsys, flaw, Kerberos, Microsoft Corp., vulnerability; Discussion threads 2005-07-13
HP and netForensics Present: Prevent Loss & Downtime Through Holistic Security Incident Response: This webcast gives a brief overview about HP OpenView and netForensics joint solution which reduces risk by rapidly identifying and prioritizing threats against vulnerable IT assets. It addresses compliance mandates and audit requirements.; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Downtime, Financial Accounting, Finance; Webcasts
Professional Security Services Success Story: Alestra: Alestra, a leading service provider in Mexico, was concerned that severe outages caused by security incidents would result in bad publicity, a loss in customer confidence, and potential litigation. It needed a response strategy and team that would be able to: identify and recover from security incidents, shield its internal...; Tags: Lucent Technologies Inc., Security Incident, Security; Case studies