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Network Security: Archive: November 2004 

Stemming the Flood of Patches

Some IT administrators and analysts say automation is the only answer when it comes to handling the deluge of software patches.

When a Zero-Day Visits You

Do you know what to do when a zero-day exploit meanders onto your systems?

Analysts: Expect More Ad Server Attacks

Security analysts say attacks via ad servers are likely to continue. Another reason not to use IE?

AntiOnline Spotlight: Recovering from Getting Hacked

When the shock subsides and the finger pointing comes to an end, it's time to take steps to prevent your Web site from getting hacked again.

Safety First With Latest AOL 9.0

The ISP launches another version of its latest software client with emphasis placed on security and lots of free stuff.

New Spiritual Spam Preys on the Faithful

An email security company is reporting that the amount of religious spam has jumped in the past few weeks, tempting the faithful to clog their company network.

Microsoft Irked With Security Firm's IE Alert

Secunia says XP SP2 users are at risk from new IE vulnerabilities.

Virus-Powered Phishing Unleashed

Security researchers are warning of a new Trojan that hijacks users' banking information, allowing hackers to empty their accounts.

Simplifying SCM with Appliances

Secure Content Management appliances are catching on in smaller offices where ease-of-use is critical.

Fixing the Election Mess... One Computer at a Time

eSecurityPlanet's privacy expert, Ray Everett-Church tackles the complicated and fiery issue of elections and the voting machinery we've put in place. In a bitterly divided country, we need to make sure nothing is in question.

Google Desktop Security Warning Issued

UPDATED: Corporations urged to ban latest tech toy.

Security Vendors Stumping For Certification

Saying companies like Cisco, Symantec and McAfee are making claims they can't back up, four vendors ask them to prove it through certification.

Securing the DoJ

Senforce scores a big deal: a contract with the Department of Justice that will put its network security product on thousands of wireless and wired government PCs.

New MyDoom Variant Aims at IE Hole

New variant of the virus takes advantage of Iframe vulnerability in IE.

  • Microsoft Plugs ISA Vulnerability

  • Self-Managing and Personal Defenses

    AirDefense says its latest upgrade makes things easier and safer at the enterprise, and it's offering a Windows module for mobile users to help in the fight for security.

    WLANs: Get Cracking ... Before Your Users Do

    Your users want a WLAN, the executive suite probably wants a WLAN, and maybe even you want a WLAN, so what's the holdup? A recent report says wireless security concerns are probably just as overstated as the boost in productivity the folks down in marketing claim they'll get from working on park benches.

    Who's in Charge of this Network?

    You think you're keeping all of the bad guys out with your fancy perimeter defenses? Think again. The biggest dangers may already be lurking inside.

    DRM: Salvation from Regulatory Purgatory?

    The need to comply with government and industry regulations is driving corporations to protect critical data and content. To meet this need, a host of technologies under the broad umbrella of Digital Rights Management has emerged.

    The Incredible Hidden Wireless Connection

    No matter how much security an administrator puts into his network, all it takes is one hidden access point innocently set up by an employee to blow a gaping hole in the enterprise, leaving the company wide open to attack.

    WiFi Security Concerns Easing

    For corporate deployment of WiFi networks, security has been the biggest hurdle to overcome and one of WiFi's biggest cons. Today, all that has changed.

    Improving Data Center Security... Simply

    Are you looking to improve the security of your data center, but are a little confused? eSecurityPlanet's Ken vanWyk walks you through some improvements.

    AT&T Builds In Network Security

    The network operator enhances its managed services with new worm and virus catchers.