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TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention Systems Data Sheet

Intrusion Detection Systems, by definition, only detect and do not block unwanted traffic. The TippingPoint IPS operates in-line in the network, blocking malicious and unwanted traffic, while allowing good traffic to pass unimpeded. In fact, TippingPoint optimizes the performance of good traffic by continually cleansing the network and prioritizing applications...

Tags: Intrusion Prevention System, TippingPoint Technologies, TippingPoint IPS, Intrusion Prevention, Networking, Security

White papers 2005-06-01

Denial of Service and Distributed Denial of Service Protection

To obtain full protection for DoS attacks, organizations typically need to purchase multiple proxy servers, network security devices, intrusion preventions systems, as well as software packages, updates, and expanded licenses as an organization grows. TippingPoint provides the answer in a single system. The TippingPoint IPS is an easy, affordable, and...

Tags: Denial Of Service, Filter, Distributed Denial Of Service, TippingPoint Technologies, TippingPoint IPS, Anomaly Filter, Intrusion Prevention, Security, Network Security, Networking

White papers 2005-04-15

Additional Resources

Sony PlayStation's site SQL injected, redirecting to rogue security software

The latest high trafficked web site to fall victim into the continuing waves of massive SQL injection attacks courtesy of copycats and the ASProx botnet, is Sony's PlayStation U.S site according to a recent post at SophosLabs's blog : "Researchers at IT security firm Sophos have warned lovers of...

Tags: Sony Corp., Domain, SQL, Sony Playstation, SQL Injection, Hacker, Programming Languages, Game Players, Databases, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-07-02

MultiPing (zip)

MultiPing allows network administrators to detect connected IPs automatically on their network without much adue. Using MultiPing you can automatically check for certain IPs on your network or the Internet based on a preset list. This is also great for Web admins, who want to make sure that their sites...

Tags: Network, IP, Microtronix, MultiPing, Networking, Internet, Network Technology

Software downloads 2008-07-02

Hide IP NG (exe)

Concerned about Internet privacy? Want to hide your IP address? Hide IP NG short for Hide IP Next Generation is the software you are looking for. Keeping your privacy is simple and easy: just start Hide IP NG. Don't waste time in testing slow and dangerous public proxies. Just select...

Tags: IP, Volcano Force, Network Technology, Networking

Software downloads 2008-06-24

The harsh reality of suburban broadband

The harsh reality of suburban broadbandi live in parsippanyand my Optimum line does not go down ever! I've had it for over a year now and I have decided to not even consider switching to FIOS as I have zero issues of any kind. My speed test results are 27468...

Tags: Network technology, Broadband Internet, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Cable, suburban broadband, harsh reality, broadband, Fios, Verizon Communications Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-06-22

Mozilla confirms Firefox 3.0 flaw, says risk minimal

Mozilla security chief Window Snyder left has confirmed the existence of a serious code execution vulnerability in the brand-new Firefox 3.0 browser. Snyder's confirmation follows a public warning by TippingPoint's ZDI Zero Day Initiative that the flaw could lead to PC takeover hijacks if a user simply...

Tags: Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Corp., TippingPoint Technologies, Flaw, Snyder, Web Browsers, Internet, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-06-19

Code execution vulnerability found in Firefox 3.0

It's not all about world records for Firefox 3.0. Just hours after the official release of the latest refresh of Mozilla's flagship browser, an unnamed researcher has sold a critical code execution vulnerability that puts millions of Firefox3.0 users at risk of PC takeover attacks. ...

Tags: Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Attacker, Vulnerability, Web Browsers, Security, Internet, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-06-18

Can fighting registrars win the spam wars?

Can fighting registrars win the spam wars?When is someone a registrar?When is someone a registrar? www.GoDaddy.com has a reseller program called Wild West Domains or something similar. For about $100 anyone can become a "registrar" through this program, with a website, etc., indicating the person is a registrar. ...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Spam, registrar, GoDaddy

Discussion threads 2008-06-10

Who's behind the GPcode ransomware?

In one of these moments when those who are supposed to know, don't know, and those who don't realize what they know aren't reaching the appropriate parties, it's time we get back to the basics - finding out who's behind GPcode, and trying to tip them on the consequences of...

Tags: Payment, Encryption, GPcode, John Dow-ish Daniel Robertson, E-mail, Security, Online Communications, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-06-10

MARS - Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System v3.0

Instantly save $400 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends August 22, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsCisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System MARS is a family of high-performance, scalable appliances for threat management, monitoring, and mitigation that enables you to...

Tags: Appliance, Network, Security Monitoring, Monitoring, Cisco Systems Inc., Analysis, Configure, Networking

Training 2008-06-01

Adobe Flash drive-by attacks redux

Adobe has finally issued an almost-definitive statement on the reports of a zero-day attack targeting its flagship Flash Player, suggesting kinda that the vulnerability is already patched. In a progress report posted to the official Adobe PSIRT blog, David Lenoe stops short of making definitive statements on...

Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Vulnerability, Macromedia Flash Player, Malware, Attack, Malware Attack, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-05-28

Tracking down the Storm Worm malware

What is the current state of Storm Worm activity, how many infected IPs are found to host the malware on a daily basis, which are the latest domains used by the Storm Worm, and which countries have the largest infected population? You can easily find that out, if you keep...

Tags: Malware, SQL, SQL Injection, TrustedSource, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-05-26

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

Stonesoft Security in Virtual Environments

As I mentioned in the post, Virtualization and security, quite a number of suppliers focused on security in virtualized environments have come forward to speak with me in the past month. Stonesoft is one of those companies. Mark Boltz, Senior Solutions Architect, and Greg Mead, Solutions Architect, both of Stonesoft,...

Tags: Network, Environment, Stonesoft, StoneGate Management Center, Security, Networking, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2008-05-16

UK gov't releases transparent post-failure analysis

The UK Identity & Passport Service IPS has released an excellent post-implementation assessment report describing lessons learned from five key 2007 projects. In an unusually transparent move for any government agency, the report candidly examines each project's objectives, deliverables, and areas for improvement. ...

Tags: Project, Procurement, Analysis, IPS, Purchasing & Procurement, Government, Business Operations, Michael Krigsman

Blog posts 2008-05-14

Microsoft plugs Office leaks; Delivers 4 critical patches

Microsoft on Tuesday delivered four critical patches for vulnerabilities Office and Windows XP. There were six patches delivered. Here's a look by the CVE: CVE-2008-1091: Microsoft patched an object parsing vulnerability in Microsoft Word. Affected software includes Office 2000, 2003 and 2007. Microsoft explains:...

Tags: Microsoft Word, Attacker, Microsoft Office, Vulnerability, Patch Management, Microsoft Corp., Zero Day Initiative, Security, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-05-13

Wiretaps up, terrorism prosecutions down

Wiretaps up, terrorism prosecutions downElephant repellent[i]Extraordinary rendition, anyone?[/i]See? It works!raymarc001The far sweeping powers that GW grabbed after 911 MUST come to an end! The ability of a president to write executive orders will destroy the USA if this isn't stopped. Every executive order GW has created must be repealed....

Tags: Homeland security, terrorism prosecution, terrorism, executive order

Discussion threads 2008-05-12

Comcast considering bandwidth caps, surcharges

Comcast considering bandwidth caps, surchargesBackdoor rate increase, time for regulators to step in!I can see how this is going to play out in several jurisdictions: Comcast quietly enacts this rate increase, then customers start getting whopper monthly broadband bills because they don't realize that using Comcast for web gaming, Youtubing,...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Regulations, Channel management, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Broadband Internet, Comcast Corp., bandwidth cap

Discussion threads 2008-05-08

OpenSolaris: What Ubuntu wants to be when it grows up

What would Ubuntu be like if it were an OS for grown-ups? This week at its CommunityOne event in San Francisco, Sun will release its May 2008 build of OpenSolaris (2008.05) the Open Source operating system based on the source code of the...

Tags: Ubuntu, OpenSolaris, Sun Solaris 10, Operating System, Sun Microsystems Inc., BSD, Sun Solaris, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Servers, Software, Hardware, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-05-05