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InternetNews January 5, 2005 Sean Michael Kerner |
Hackers After Patched WINS Servers According to the Internet Storm Center (ISC) at the SANS Institute, hackers are trying to exploit an already patched Microsoft WINS Server vulnerability. |
PC Magazine September 16, 2003 Dennis Fisher |
The Lookout: Windows Server 2003 Flaw Microsoft Corp. has issued a patch for the first serious vulnerability to be found in Windows Server 2003, which company officials have said is Microsoft's most secure OS yet. |
InternetNews December 9, 2005 Sean Michael Kerner |
Do Hackers Look Before They Leap? University of Maryland researchers find that port scanning isn't necessarily a harbinger of an attack. |
InternetNews December 16, 2005 Jim Wagner |
Dasher Worm No Friendly Reindeer Corporations are at the most risk from a recently discovered worm. |
InternetNews November 23, 2009 |
Zero-Day Exploit a Threat to IE6 & 7 Browsers? Another zero-day hole emerges in key Microsoft software. |
InternetNews April 28, 2004 Ryan Naraine |
Blaster Redux? SSL Worm Threat Rising Security experts have spotted the first signs of a Blaster-like worm circulating underground, prompting fears that major Internet disruptions could be less than a week away. |
InternetNews April 20, 2004 Ryan Naraine |
Exploit for Windows SSL Flaw Circulating Unpatched systems are at risk of DoS attacks but security experts warn the threat level could grow considerably. |
InternetNews July 20, 2004 Ryan Naraine |
Windows 2000 Exploit Code Released Exploit code for a known security flaw in Microsoft Windows 2000 has been posted online, putting millions of users at risk of a PC hijack. Apply those MS04-019 and MS04-022 security patches as needed. |
InternetNews May 12, 2010 |
Firm Finds Flaws in Popular Antivirus Software Putting the security software offerings from 35 different vendors through their paces, researchers at Matousec conclude that all are susceptible to an exploit that could hobble Windows-based devices. |
InternetNews September 15, 2006 Ed Sutherland |
Hackers Attack ActiveX Flaw in IE IE 5.01 and 6 users warned to disable ActiveX while the Microsoft investigates. |
InternetNews September 7, 2006 Ed Sutherland |
Microsoft Investigates Word 2000 Trojan Microsoft said it has launched an investigation into reports of a new Trojan horse targeting Word 2000. |
InternetNews July 18, 2005 |
XP At Risk From DoS Newly discovered flaw may leave XP users at risk from a Denial of Service attack. |
InternetNews April 3, 2009 Stuart J. Johnston |
PowerPoint Hit in Latest Microsoft Office Zero-Day Microsoft issues a security advisory to warn of possible attacks on the company's presentation software. |
InternetNews September 9, 2009 |
Cisco Patches Critical TCP Vulnerability Cisco patches critical flaw that could trigger massive DoS condition. |
InternetNews August 12, 2005 Tim Gray |
Windows Exploit Code Online The exploit code can lead to a remote system compromise, where an attacker can take control of an affected computer. A patch for this code is available online. |
PC Magazine June 22, 2005 Larry Seltzer |
Make Your Network Safer by Attacking It A number of excellent tools can help you find out where you're network is vulnerable. |
InternetNews February 24, 2009 Richard Adhikari |
Hackers Pounce on Excel Vulnerability Hackers have launched a new attack that uses a previously undiscovered flaw in Microsoft Excel to target business executives and government agencies. |
InternetNews June 14, 2005 Jim Wagner |
Microsoft Plugs 10 on Patch Tuesday Microsoft announced patches to correct vulnerabilities addressed in 10 security bulletins, three of them critical. |
PC World February 5, 2003 Ashlee Vance |
Microsoft Posts IE, XP Patches 'Critical' IE flaw allows intrusion; Win XP patch less vital but urged. |
InternetNews February 17, 2006 Ed Sutherland |
Microsoft Media Player Exploits Released Just days after Microsoft fixed a hole discovered in its Windows Media Player, security firms report exploits are now targeting the vulnerability. |
InternetNews March 31, 2005 Tim Gray |
Symantec Fixes Security Holes The firm releases fixes for two vulnerabilities found in its anti-virus products. |
InternetNews May 16, 2007 Sean Michael Kerner |
Traffic-Scanning Flaw Hits 90+ Vendors US-CERT warns of potential vulnerability that could leave enterprises at risk from malicious attack. |
InternetNews May 30, 2006 Roy Mark |
Symantec Patches Antivirus Vulnerability Symantec said today it has fixed a vulnerability in its antivirus software suite that potentially could open a backdoor to hackers. |
InternetNews December 30, 2004 Tim Gray |
Trojan Threatens XP Flaw may leave Windows XP vulnerable to attack. |
PC Magazine December 20, 2006 |
Should I "Stealth" This Port? The open port 443 on a router is used to access secure websites, so keep it available. |
PC Magazine December 1, 2009 M. David Stone |
Gaining Network Printer Access It's not unusual for a non-administrator user to find that he or she can't print to a network printer, even though an administrator on the same system can. |
InternetNews April 1, 2005 Jim Wagner |
Code Exec Bugs Hit Windows Microsoft's mum on the Windows vulnerabilities since it still hasn't released a patch for them. |
Unix Insider November 2000 Sandra Henry-Stocker |
Tapping on the walls Paring down your network services isn't the only way to protect your systems against attacks: port scanning can also be an effective tool. Here's how to stay one step ahead of your enemy... |
InternetNews July 26, 2006 Ed Sutherland |
Exploits Fish For Unpatched PCs Security vendor Symantec alerted customers to two exploits using already-patched vulnerabilities. |
InternetNews August 6, 2010 |
Adobe Hurries Patch for PDF Security Flaw The vulnerability in Adobe Reader could give hackers control of a user's computer. |
PC Magazine October 28, 2003 Brett Glass |
Batten Down Those Ports Don't let malicious intruders find a way into your system. We tell you how they try to sneak in -- and how to keep them out. |
InternetNews December 14, 2004 Sean Michael Kerner |
Microsoft Patches Five in Cycle Microsoft today issued five patches in its latest patch cycle, addressing problems with WordPad, DHCP, HyperTerminal, Windows Kernel and WINS. |
InternetNews June 30, 2005 Sean Michael Kerner |
US-CERT: Veritas Vulnerability Exploited The federal agency warns that Vertias Backup Exec is being actively exploited a week after a security hole in the software was disclosed. |
InternetNews August 20, 2010 |
Experts Warn iTunes Flaw Puts Windows at Risk Apple may have patched a vulnerability in its iTunes product months ago, but security researchers are now warning that the flaw could put dozens of Windows applications at risk. |
InternetNews September 9, 2009 |
Windows 7 Won't Include Zero-Day Flaw: Microsoft Microsoft agrees hacker found a dangerous bug but claims it doesn't affect shipping versions of Windows 7. |
PC World June 27, 2002 Joris Evers |
Windows Media Player Flaw Puts PCs at Risk Security hole in media player's antipiracy feature could allow hackers to access your computer. |
InternetNews October 6, 2006 Ed Sutherland |
Microsoft Plans Nearly Dozen Patches Critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Windows operating system and the widely-used Office application suite are part of 11 patches slated to be released next week, according to a Microsoft. |
InternetNews December 1, 2004 Sean Michael Kerner |
Microsoft Patches IFRAME Out of Cycle In a surprise move, Microsoft has released an out-of-cycle patch for the recently exposed IFRAME vulnerability in Internet Explorer that affects non-Windows XP SP2 users. |
InternetNews February 17, 2004 Ryan Naraine |
Blaster Type Virus Attack Called 'Imminent' Exploit code for 'critical' Windows ASN.1 flaw could lead to major network disruption. Microsoft Patches 'Critical' ASN.1 Flaw |
Linux Journal March 2, 2007 Michael Rash |
Single Packet Authorization Single Packet Authorization fills the gaps in port knocking. |
InternetNews July 7, 2004 Sean Michael Kerner |
Another IE Flaw in the Wild? Recently 'patched' hole in Microsoft's browser still springing leaks. |
InternetNews September 8, 2009 |
Did Windows 7 Get Its First Zero-Day Exploit? How soon will it take before hackers start finding holes in Windows 7? The wait may be over. |
InternetNews June 19, 2006 Sean Michael Kerner |
US-CERT Warns of Unpatched Excel Flaw Warning for Microsoft Excel users. According to US-CERT, an unpatched vulnerability may well put you and your precious spreadsheet data at risk. |
InternetNews January 11, 2005 Tim Gray |
Microsoft Patches Three Holes, Offers Removal Tool The company issues fixes for Internet Explorer vulnerabilities and offers a free anti-malicious software removal tool. |
InternetNews February 14, 2006 Ed Sutherland |
Microsoft's Security Valentines As part of its traditional "patch Tuesday," Microsoft has released seven fixes for its media player and other Windows applications. |
InternetNews December 20, 2004 Sean Michael Kerner |
'Greyhat' Exposes New IE Flaw A security research group known as the Greyhats Security Group has announced a new Microsoft Internet Explorer flaw and has posted a proof of concept exploit to back up its claims. |
InternetNews March 7, 2005 Sean Michael Kerner |
'Land' Bug Back to Bedevil Microsoft Servers Windows Server 2003 and XP SP2 machines without properly configured firewalls are at risk of a Denial of Service attack via the "LAND" bug, according to a security researcher. |
InternetNews May 26, 2004 Ryan Naraine |
Korgo Worm Targets LSASS Flaw The detection of a new network worm is a clear indication that users have still not applied Microsoft's MS04-011 update. |
InternetNews April 2, 2007 Michael Hickins |
Game On: Microsoft to Issue Emergency Patch Microsoft is issuing the patch in advance of its usual Patch Tuesday schedule to counter role-play game hackers. |
PC Magazine June 23, 2008 Matthew D. Sarrel |
How Secure Is Your Company? To protect your business, think like a thief. |