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Network Security: Archive: December 2003 

Some Microsoft IE Digital Certificates Near Expiration

Is the discovery a harmless oversight or a sign that browser development and security are not high priorities in Redmond?

By Susan Kuchinskas  |  December 31, 2003

DDoS Attacks

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

By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols  |  December 30, 2003

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.

By Paul Rubens  |  December 29, 2003

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.

By Lyne Bourque  |  December 29, 2003

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.

By John Desmond  |  December 24, 2003

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.

By Drew Robb  |  December 22, 2003

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.

By Eric Griffith  |  December 22, 2003

(Sober) Mutant Starts to Squirm

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

By Ryan Naraine  |  December 22, 2003

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.

By Lyne Bourque  |  December 19, 2003

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.

By Ryan Naraine  |  December 18, 2003

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.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  December 18, 2003

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.

By Paul Rubens  |  December 17, 2003

DoS Flaw in SOAP DTD Parameter

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

By Ryan Naraine  |  December 15, 2003

What Does Can Spam Really Mean?

The clock is ticking on the Can Spam Act's becoming law, but questions remain unanswered.

By Susan Kuchinskas  |  December 11, 2003

Microsoft's Patching Conundrum

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

By Ryan Naraine  |  December 11, 2003

Spam Battle's Shifting Sands

Enterprise spam protection vendors are locked in upgrade race, as Microsoft enters the fray in earnest.

By Susan Kuchinskas  |  December 10, 2003

Christmas Comes Early for Spammers

Congress passing the Can Spam Act of 2003 is tantamount to 'Christmas come early' for spammers, according to industry watchers.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  December 10, 2003

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.

By Sharon Gaudin  |  December 09, 2003

National Cyber Security Initiative Still Stalling

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge says his agency is closer to protecting the Internet from an electronic 9/11, but skeptics aren't so sure.

By Michael Singer  |  December 03, 2003

Exploring Windows 2003 Security: RRAS and IAS

We expand our overview of IPSec in Windows Server 2003 with an examination of the security-related enhancements made in Routing and Remote Access Service and Internet Authentication Service. Our focus includes Network Access Quarantine, NetBIOS-related enhancements, and EAP-TLS improvements in Windows Server 2003.

By Marcin Policht  |  December 03, 2003

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.

By Susan Kuchinskas  |  December 02, 2003

IT Stymied In Terror War: Panel

A Homeland Security task force urges the White House to establish data mining guidelines saying privacy issues are dulling the U.S. technology's edge.

By Roy Mark  |  December 02, 2003

A Very Security-Themed Week at Microsoft

Software giant highlights its TechNet security initiatives.

By Mark Berniker  |  December 02, 2003