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Hackers: Archive: December 2003 

DDoS Attacks

Bad as they ever were... and getting worse.

Building a Blueprint for Network Security

Paul Rubens reveals that your company's best opportunity for effective network security - and survival - depends on implementing and maintaining an architecture that serves as a blueprint for all of your security efforts.

Viruses + Social Engineering = 2003

This past year the dangerous trend of shrouding viruses in social engineering techniques resulted in a trying year for network administrators. However, there are lessons to be learned from 2003 that you can take into 2004.

Survey: 'Unknown Hackers' Greatest Security Fear

A survey at a recent security conference reveals that more respondents are concerned about outside intruders posing a threat to network security than current employees.

2003 'Worst Year Ever' for Viruses, Worms

In no other year have computer viruses and worms wreaked so much havoc and caused so much damage as in this past year, according to security analysts.

Getting Beyond M&M SANs

Like the candy coated treats, SANs are an irresistable lure to criminals that can't wait to get to the soft, sweet center.

(Sober) Mutant Starts to Squirm

Mass-mailing worm comes with a German flavor and puts new PC users at higher risk.

More Wi-Fi Means More Attacks

The monitoring of the air at the Wi-Fi Planet Conference revealed fewer security attacks over all, but far more than before that were successful.

Viruses + Social Engineering = 2003

This past year the dangerous trend of shrouding viruses in social engineering techniques resulted in a trying year for the infosec crowd. Lyne Bourque reviews some lessons to take into 2004.

Target Spam: NY AG, Microsoft File $38M Suits

UPDATE: The allies launch a massive legal offensive against a spam network allegedly responsible for sending more than 250 million junk e-mails daily.

NASA Web Sites Hacked

Thirteen NASA Web sites were attacked this morning by a Brazilian group protesting the war in Iraq, according to two separate organizations that monitor hacking.

Building a Blueprint for Network Security

Security is a critical, ongoing process, not a one-time task, and as Paul Rubens reveals, your company's best opportunity for effective network security – and survival – depends on implementing and maintaining a security architecture that serves as a blueprint for all of your security efforts.

DoS Flaw in SOAP DTD Parameter

IBM, Microsoft issue separate patches to correct the denial-of-service vulnerability.

Linux in the Security Crosshairs

Experts say breaches at two popular Linux projects underscore one important fact: security affects everyone.

Microsoft's Patching Conundrum

Details of two potentially serious IE browser flaws have been disclosed ahead of the availability of patches.

Landing One of the Hottest Jobs of 2004 -- IT Security

Resistant to outsourcing and based on the growing need to protect corporate information, one of the 'hottest jobs' for 2004 is the information security specialist. But the jobs aren't always easy to find, or easy to handle.

Research Shows Security Spending Planned

New research shows that major corporations are viewing security as a strategic resource and making it a spending priority.

Mimail Family Overruns List of Top Viruses

Even though it didn't take the top spot for most frequent virus in November, the Mimail worm family took five of the top 10 spots.

MiMail Virus Attacking Anti-Spam Groups

The latest mutant has been programmed to launch a denial-of-service attack on anti-spam groups like the Spamhaus Project and SpamCops.

Trust Issues Loom Over E-Commerce

A new survey conducted for TRUSTe shows consumer fears about privacy and information safety could hurt sales for online retailers.

A Very Security-Themed Week at Microsoft

Software giant highlights its TechNet security initiatives.