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Hackers: Archive: September 2003 

Author: Hackers, Industry Locked in 'Arms Race'

A longtime security expert who has just penned a novel on a cyber terrorist attack against the U.S. says hackers are a Godsend and that we're really no safer now than we were several years ago.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  September 29, 2003

Fired or Resigned? Microsoft Critic Out of Job

One day after issuing a critical report on Microsoft's security, @Stake's CTO is on the street.

  • Microsoft: National Security Threat?

    • By Roy Mark  |  September 26, 2003

    Senate Panel Stiffens Spam Penalties

    Legislation calls for up to five years in prison for most abusive spammers.

  • Anti-Spam Bills Stalling in House

    • By Roy Mark  |  September 26, 2003

    FTC Enforcing Stricter Privacy Security Regulations

    The FTC now requires companies with Web sites that collect any consumer information falling under the purview of the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act to take specific steps to secure that information.

    By John Desmond  |  September 26, 2003

    House Committee Approves P2P Security Bill

    Legislation would require government agencies to implement plans to protect sensitive information from file swapping.

    By Roy Mark  |  September 25, 2003

    AntiOnline Security Spotlight: Linux a Hacker's Delight?

    Sure, Microsoft seems to be suffering a relentless assault on Windows security. However, data suggests that Linux is becoming a hacker's paradise.

    By Enterprise IT Planet Staff  |  September 25, 2003

    Boosting Your Security Confidence

    The key to IT security confidence is effective security event management, says guest columnist Phil Hollows. Here's what he recommends to achieve that goal.

    By Phil Hollows  |  September 24, 2003

    Study: ID Theft Often Goes Unrecognized

    ID Analytics conducts massive study on preventing identity fraud.

    By Mark Berniker  |  September 24, 2003

    Hackers Unleashing Code for Blaster Copycat

    Virus writers are reportedly sharing code online that will help them break into computers and could lead to the creation of another Blaster-like worm, according to security experts.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  September 18, 2003

    Study: Colleges a Gateway to Software Piracy

    With students downloading everything from music to software, college campuses are becoming a breeding ground for software piracy, according to a new study.

    By eSecurityPlanet.com Staff  |  September 17, 2003

    CERT Issues Warning for OpenSSH Flaw

    A buffer management vulnerability in versions of the popular OpenSSH tool could lead to DoS condition or harmful code execution.

    By Ryan Naraine  |  September 17, 2003

    Bank One Calls Attention to ID Theft

    Bank One collaborates with Sun Microsystems on a secure electronic transaction platform.

    By Mark Berniker  |  September 16, 2003

    White House Names Yoran as Cybersecurity Chief

    Bush selects Riptech co-founder and current Symantec executive to implement administration's National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace.

  • US-CERT to Coordinate Cyberattack Response

    By Roy Mark  |  September 15, 2003

    • A Password Policy Primer

    A weak password policy can undermine your IT department's efforts to secure the systems that host your critical data. Vince Barnes examines ways you can keep intruders from slipping past your network's defenses and offers tips on creating easy-to-remember, yet tough-to-crack passwords.

    By Vince Barnes  |  September 12, 2003

    Warning Goes Out of New Worm Lurking Nearby

    Security analysts say it's only a matter of time before a worm is released in the wild to attack users through the newly discovered vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Windows.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  September 12, 2003

    AntiOnline Security Spotlight: Adrian Lamo

    The media buzz surrounding the 'homeless hacker' is beginning to take on Mitnick-esque proportions. What do sysadmins think of Adrian Lamo and his run-in with the New York Times?

    By Enterprise IT Planet Staff  |  September 11, 2003

    Linux Takes Brunt of Digital Attacks

    Linux remains the most attacked online server operating system, according to a new report.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  September 11, 2003

    Microsoft Fixes 'Critical' RPCSS Flaw

    The latest patch supersedes the one issued to fix the security hole that led to the MSBlaster worm attacks.

    By Ryan Naraine  |  September 10, 2003

    Bomb Scare Halts OracleWorld, Seybold Shows

    UPDATE: Police clear out three Moscone Center buildings and a surrounding block minutes before Oracle executives were to take the stage.

    By Michael Singer  |  September 10, 2003

    Security Experts Alert for Virus Trouble this Week

    Security analysts say while the Neroma worm, which plays on fears surrounding the Sep. 11 date, poses little threat, they are alert for increased virus trouble this week.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  September 08, 2003

    FTC Finds Identity Theft Skyrocketing

    Identity theft has skyrocketed in the past year, affecting nearly 10 million Americans and costing $48 billion in damages, according to a new report from the Federal Trade Commission.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  September 04, 2003

    Zix Goes Shopping for Messaging Security Tools

    With virus and spam threats putting e-mail security on the front-burner, message security specialist Zix Corp snaps up rival Elron Software.

    By Ryan Naraine  |  September 04, 2003

    Disaster Recovery Still Just an IT Responsibility

    Alarming gaps in disaster preparedness and a widespread lack of decision-making responsibilities by non-IT management highlight a new survey on Disaster Recovery planning and decision-making.

    By Paul Shread  |  September 04, 2003

    AntiOnline Security Spotlight: Social Engineering

    Intrusion attempts can take many forms, including phone calls and e-mails that appear to come from your sysadmins or other trusted personnel. Don't let your network fall victim to lapses in judgement or quirks in human behavior.

    By Enterprise IT Planet Staff  |  September 04, 2003

    Tech Giants Join Forces Against ID Theft

    A group of industry heavyweights, including Amazon.com, eBay and Microsoft, is joining forces to fight the onslaught of online identity theft, which is hindering online sales and damaging the economy.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  September 03, 2003

    VBA Flaw Leaves Office Users Vulnerable

    Microsoft issues five new security alerts, including a 'critical' buffer overflow vulnerability that affects some products in the Office suite.

    By Ryan Naraine  |  September 03, 2003

    Who Needs Mobile Backup?

    Despite IT resistance, the growing legions of mobile users are forcing enterprises -- and network admins -- to confront laptop backups.

    By Drew Robb  |  September 02, 2003

    Virus Damage Worst on Record for August

    Thanks to the havoc that Sobig-F and the Blaster worms wreaked a few weeks ago, August reportedly has gone down as the worst month in digital history for virus attacks.

    By Sharon Gaudin  |  September 02, 2003

    A Password Policy Primer

    A weak password policy can undermine your IT department's efforts to secure the systems that host your critical data. Vince Barnes examines ways to keep intruders from slipping past your network's defenses and offers tips on creating easy-to-remember, yet tough-to-crack passwords.

    By Vince Barnes  |  September 02, 2003