Hackers: Archive: August 2004

Security Vendors Defend Themselves Against Blink

Which intrusion prevention system truly is the best? Executive Tech columnist Brian Livingston lets competing IPS vendors have their say.

Distribute This Denial of Service Checklist

No one wants to deal with a DDoS attack, but that's no excuse to slack off when it comes to preparing for one. Here are four things you should consider when it comes time to harden your network against attack.

FBI Sting Targets P2P Operation

DOJ launches first peer-to-peer criminal probe by targeting a network of Direct Connect users.

How Not to Get 'Phished'

The FTC releases a helpful guide to avoid the lure of phishers.

DoJ Nabs 103 in Online Crime Sweep

Ashcroft says summer-long campaign known as Operation Web Snare reveals increasing internationalization of online crime.

Feds Hit Alleged Spammers in Sting

The DOJ is set to announce several arrests and indictments against alleged spammers.

'Critical' Netscape NSS Library Flaw

The vulnerability directly affects users of the Netscape Enterprise Server and Sun ONE platform.

Symantec Nabs 64-bit Windows Virus

New 'proof-of-concept' virus targets 64-bit Windows workstations.

Worm Uses Webcams to Spy on Users

A new variant of the Rbot worm has the ability to take over users' webcams and use them to spy on people in their offices and homes.

Spam, DoS Headed VoIP's Way

Spam over Internet Telephony (SPIT) and DoS attacks could make IP telephony as vulnerable as e-mail.

Sender ID: Phishing Solution or Another Problem?

eSecurityPlanet columnist Ray Everett-Church takes a look at Sender ID, a leading contender to solve the email security problem. Is it really a solution or would it just add more wood to the fire?

Wi-Foo Author on Unsecured Wireless Networks

One of the authors of the new book Wi-Foo: The Secrets of Wireless Hacking talks exclusively to eSecurityPlanet about just how unsecure most networks are and what needs to be done about it.

Phishers Are Getting Together

Free 'phishing kits' on the Web are making this scam easier than ever.

Researcher Finds Flaws in XP SP2

German security firm finds weaknesses in the service pack's warning mechanism.

Sue a Spoofer Today

ISIPP uses trademark laws to fight domain name spoofing.

McAfee Deepens Security Reach

The company buys into risk-management arena with Foundstone acquisition.

With Wireless, Easy Road is Riskiest Path

When it comes to a wireless connection at home, convenience and ease-of-installment could lead you to an unsafe set up. eSecurityPlanet columnist Bob Hillery walks you through a safer connection -- for you and your corporate laptop.

Postini Beefs Up Perimeter Defenses

The managed e-mail security firm shores up its spam-fighting service and adds 'blatant spam' blocking.

Symantec Says Don't Leave Security Patches to Chance

As viruses, worms and other threats continue to abound, it seems there's a new patch released in the time it takes to say 'vulnerability.' To automate the patch management process, Symantec today announced a new version of ON iPatch.

Mosquito Trojan Bites Developer Back

In an attempt to copy protect its game Mosquito, Ojum embedded a Trojan Horse, uncovered this week by a number of anti-virus vendors. The Trojan dialer, however, not only affected illegitimate users of the game, but rightful players as well.

Phishing Scams Taking a Bite out of E-Commerce

A new survey shows that the fear of phishing scams and online fraud is undermining people's trust in the Internet and it's taking a big bite out of e-commerce.

Trojan Horse Attacking SmartPhones

Unlike last week's malware, which targeted Pocket PCs, this week's malicious code hit Symbian smartphones running an illegal version of the game Mosquitoes.

Trolling For Anti-Phishing Laws

Which anti-phishing law is best?

Apple Plugs OS X Vulnerabilities

Mac OS X Panther users at risk of sensitive data leakage, DoS attacks and system access.

MS Exchange 5.5 Spoofing Flaw Fixed

Moderately critical vulnerability puts users at risk of cross-site scripting and spoofing attacks.

Critical Bug Found in AOL's AIM

A specially crafted AIM away message could put users at risk of PC takeover.

Microsoft's XP SP2 Arrives

UPDATED: The security centric update is released to manufacturing. Now, the really hard part begins.

US-CERT: Critical Flaws in libpng

Multiple vulnerabilities in the popular PNG reference library puts users at risk of malicious hacker attacks.

Critical Flaws Spoil Opera Tune

Opera updates its flagship browser to plug a series of potentially serious security holes.

Defending IT in an Evolving Battlefield

The author of the new book, Defend IT talks to eSecurityPlanet about the on-going battle between hackers and security administrators. As the battle increases in intensity, what are IT's biggest hurdles, biggest fears and how is the battlefield changing?