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Network Security: Archive: October 2003 

Plenty of IM Security Holes Left to Plug

Instant Messaging can speed critical communications across the corporate network, saving time and giving an edge to team projects. The trouble is that IM also can speed viruses into the network and provide corporate secrets to competitors without leaving a trail.

By Drew Robb  |  October 31, 2003

Spam Cleaning with the Big Boys

Server-based anti-spam protection isn't just a good idea, it's the only idea for ISPs and businesses.

By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols  |  October 31, 2003

Now Disabled on Your PC: Windows Messenger

The software giant takes proactive steps to staving off security headaches for users of Windows-based PCs by unilaterally disabling the Windows Messenger service and activating an XP-based firewall in its place.

By Clint Boulton  |  October 29, 2003

Anti-Mal 101

The relentless barrage of malware can tax even the toughest defenses. Vince Barnes kicks off a new series that turns besieged network administrators into IT warriors!

By Vince Barnes  |  October 28, 2003

Symantec to Snap Up ON Technology

UPDATE: Seeking to beef up its software management and security business, Symantec goes after ON Technology, offering $100 million in cash for the Massachusetts vendor.

By Clint Boulton  |  October 27, 2003

Senate Committee Approves P2P Security Bill

Legislation requires government agencies to implement network security measures against P2P threats.

By Roy Mark  |  October 23, 2003

Chinese Virus Crises Mean Trouble for U.S.

China is being hammered by viruses, and one security analysts says the trouble over there is causing trouble for U.S. networks.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  October 22, 2003

Human Error Leads to AT&T's Anti-Spam Gaffe

UPDATE: The telco giant withdraws two notices sent in error to business partners and customers asking for the IP addresses of all outbound SMTP servers.

By Ryan Naraine  |  October 22, 2003

Hardware Today: Look Both Ways, SAN Safety Precautions

As SANs become more widely deployed, securing them is becoming increasingly critical. We review a number of strategies to keep both the hardware and data safe, as well as touch on some key management tools.

By Carl Weinschenk  |  October 20, 2003

Hatch: P2Ps Are Child Porno Central

Senator finds no music in peer-to-peer networks and threatens legislation to curb distribution of online smut.

By eSecurityPlanet.com Staff  |  October 16, 2003

Cyber Intrusion

Cyber intrusion can be very costly in terms of lost productivity, but small businesses are particularly vulnerable because they have fewer resources to devote to preventive measures. We look at the real costs of cyber intrusion.

By Beth Cohen  |  October 16, 2003

AntiOnline Security Spotlight: Trojan and Backdoor Myths

Think your anti-virus apps and firewalls provide you with total immunity to keyloggers and other nasty pieces of code? Think again.

By Enterprise IT Planet Staff  |  October 16, 2003

First Homeland Security Tech Incubator Opens

Maryland debuts early stage companies developing solutions for biodefense, communications and information technology.

By Roy Mark  |  October 13, 2003

Security Threats Outpace Net Usage Growth

More than 6 percent of e-commerce transactions in the U.S. were potential fraud attempts.

By Ryan Naraine  |  October 13, 2003

IDS Will Morph, But Won't Die

Shock waves are still reverberating from a report issued in June predicting the demise of IDS technology by 2005. But Security Guard columnist Paul Desmond says IDS really isn't disappearing.

By Paul Desmond  |  October 13, 2003

Diversity Not the Answer to Monoculture Computing

Is diversifying software and operating systems the only way to reduce security risk in a software 'monoculture'? Don't be lulled into such as easy answer, says a technology analyst.

By Thor Olavsrud  |  October 09, 2003

Consumer Cards Turned Rogue Detectors

Could a new scheme by WLAN management software maker Wavelink turn all existing 802.11 cards into rogue monitoring systems? The potential is there with an initial partnership with D-Link, but a lack of standards in WLAN data gathering means it may not go far.

By Eric Griffith  |  October 06, 2003

AntiOnline Security Spotlight: No Good Deed

As the old saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished. Such was the case of an alert computer user at a school's library.

By Enterprise IT Planet Staff  |  October 02, 2003

Stopping Spam at the Gateway

Bandwidth-sapping spam is more than just an annoyance; it's increasingly becoming a drain on the bottom line. Fortunately, administrators can fight back with technology that yields cleaner in-boxes and fewer mail server meltdowns.

By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols  |  October 02, 2003

Multiple Vulnerabilities Found in OpenSSL

Security holes in the open-source implementation of SSL/TLS could allow denial-of-service attacks or system access.

By Ryan Naraine  |  October 01, 2003

Report: IM Viruses on the Rise

A new study from Symantec highlights the need for instant messaging security solutions in the enterprise.

By Christopher Saunders  |  October 01, 2003

Is Linux Really More Secure Than Windows?

Evangelists on both sides of the Windows vs. Linux aisle would argue to the death that their operating system is inherently safer. But what's really going on?

By Sharon Gaudin  |  October 01, 2003