<![CDATA[eSecurity Planet Features]]> http://www.esecurityplanet.com en-us Copyright 1996-2010 Quin Street Corporation rss@internet.com rss@internet.com http://backend.userland.com/rss Defending Against The 'Apache Killer' Exploit Fri, 26 August 2011 15:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/features/article.php/3939081 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/features/article.php/3939081 An HTTP attack emerged this week against Apache Web servers, but there are defenses. The Pros and Cons of Opal Compliant Drives Thu, 25 August 2011 14:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3939016 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3939016 Securing data-at-rest using hardware encrypted hard drives is becoming a popular option to keep information where it belongs. Is Chrome More Secure Thanks to Adobe? Wed, 24 August 2011 15:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938966 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938966 Ever wonder why Google Chrome gets emergency Flash updates faster than anyone else? Google Updates Chrome 13 for 11 Flaws Tue, 23 August 2011 11:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/patches/article.php/3938906 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/patches/article.php/3938906 Rare 'Critical' flaw identified in Chrome browser. Password Roulette: Betting on Password Storage Apps Mon, 22 August 2011 16:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938856 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938856 As the smartphone and tablet become our defacto end-points, app builders need to step up the security of their offerings. Is IT Security Just an Illusion? Mon, 22 August 2011 13:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938846 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938846 For the most part, yes, nothing is in IT security is bullet proof but you can do much to mitigate cyber threats. Linux Hardening - Quick Wins Fri, 19 August 2011 14:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938786 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938786 While Linux is safe from most malware there are still some things you'll want to do to make your install bullet proof. Thwarting the Age Old Man in the Middle Thu, 18 August 2011 15:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938741 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938741 Man in the middle attacks are morphing to keep pace with mobile, VoIP, browsers ... you name it and financial institutions are on alert. Incident Response Lacking in the Enterprise Wed, 17 August 2011 13:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938681 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938681 Everyone agrees having an incidence response team on hand is a good idea. It's just not practical for most companies. McAfee Goes After Apple iOS Security Tue, 16 August 2011 15:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/features/article.php/3938626 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/features/article.php/3938626 McAfee releases new iOS app, but does it do anything more than what Apple already provides? Rogue Antivirus Here to Stay Mon, 15 August 2011 12:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938581 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938581 Until fake, or rogue, antivirus software becomes less profitable for cyber criminals, it's here to stay, writes Jovi Bepinosa Umawing of GFI Software. How Adobe is Improving Security Fri, 12 August 2011 15:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/features/article.php/3938531 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/features/article.php/3938531 Adobe Reader and Flash are among the most targeted applications by attackers but Adobe has a plan in motion to stop them for good. Dell SecureWorks: Inside the APT Threat Thu, 11 August 2011 14:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938476 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938476 Advanced persistent threats (APT) aren't like regular malware attacks and they require a different approach to detect and mitigate. More Tips on Removing Viruses and Malware Wed, 10 August 2011 16:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938426 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938426 If you think you&#146;re infected these tips can help you clean your computer. If you aren&#146;t infected (yet) take notes so you&#146;ll know what to do if the time comes. Adobe Updates for August Vulnerabilities Wed, 10 August 2011 12:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/patches/article.php/3938411 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/patches/article.php/3938411 Adobe issued five update advisories for flaws in Flash, Shockwave, Photoshop and RoboHelp. Microsoft Patches 22 Security Holes Tue, 09 August 2011 16:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/patches/article.php/3938366 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/patches/article.php/3938366 Microsoft posted 13 security patches on Tuesday, although only two are rated 'critical' on the company's four-tiered severity scale. Malware Stats: 72 Percent of Threats are Unique Tue, 09 August 2011 12:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938351 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/trends/article.php/3938351 The trend towards customized malware continues. Most SSL Sites Vulnerable Mon, 08 August 2011 15:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/features/article.php/3938296 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/features/article.php/3938296 Qualys alleges that 94% of sites running SSL are putting you at risk. Microsoft Readies 13 Security Patches Fri, 05 August 2011 16:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/patches/article.php/3938236 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/patches/article.php/3938236 Microsoft notified security professionals Thursday that it plans to fix 22 vulnerabilities, although only two are critical, next week on Patch Tuesday. Apple iOS Gets Black Hat Treatment Fri, 05 August 2011 16:08 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/features/article.php/3938231 http://www.esecurityplanet.com/features/article.php/3938231 Researchers release new tool paving the way for security research into Apple's mobile device management policies.