Network Security: Archive: August 2005

Zotob Writer Had Busy Summer

One of the programmers arrested in connection with the Zotob outbreak may have authored at least 20 other worms, according to an anti-virus software vendor.

Cabbies Put the Brakes on USB Security Risk

At least one company isn't going to let viruses in or corporate information out through one seemingly harmless little avenue -- the USB port.

Bank Puts Money and Time into IT Savings Account

One bank turned off its firwall and anti-virus software. Sounds risky? Not for Ulster Savings Bank. They went with outsourced security management, saving them time and money.

Bots 'Dangerous' to Corporate Networks

You may be surprised to find out how many companies have bots on their machines... and what kind of risk that poses. They could be stealing information off your network or may even shut down your whole system.

Not All Security Pros are Equal

With security issues ranking at the top of IT's list of concerns, many companies are looking to hire 'security gurus' to keep their information and profits safe. But beware -- not just anyone should be protecting your network.

When IT Forgets Its Own Rules

eSecurityPlanet columnist Penny Klein says some IT types got bitten by a bug recently -- and all because they didn't follow their own rules. It's time, she says, to get back to basics.

Secure Computing to Acquire CyberGuard

The $295M deal will combine market leaders in application proxy firewall space.

Consumers' Online Security Concerns Rising

A new study suggests that authentication technologies may help regain users' trust.

The Third Wave of Security Appliances

A new generation of security appliances is aimed at making instant messaging safe to use in the enterprise.

Small Devices, Big Risks

Businesses are overlooking security risks posed by their workers' USB memory sticks, iPods and PDAs, a software maker says.

Google's Lesson in Hypocrisy

Google recently seemed to change its stand on privacy issues... well, at the least the privacy of its CEO, if not for the rest of us. eSecurityPlanet columnist Ray Everett-Church says this is more serious than Google just making a spectacle of itself.

Phishing: What's Spam Got to Do With It?

Spam and phishing attacks are not as similar as you might think. And that means you need different tools, and different strategies, to battle Phishing.

When E-Mail Isn't Monitored

A new book details the damage caused by unmonitored communication.

Microsoft Patches 3 Critical Flaws

The Redmond giant issues its August installment of security fixes.

Beware the Mailman, the Phone Call and the Email

eSecurityPlanet columnist Linda LeBlanc recently received two letters and a check. What actually was delivered was a lesson in defending yourself against fraud.

Critical Windows Patch Around The Corner

Microsoft's advance notice of coming patches includes six plugs for Windows and something extra.

Vista has IT Execs Pondering the Next Horizon

Microsoft is expecting a list of new security features will have companies lining up to buy into Vista, its long-awaited operating system. But IT managers and analysts say Microsoft may be mistaken.

IM Threats Bombard Systems

The increase in attacks has corporations on guard.

Cisco Passwords Targeted

The company's rough week continues with the discovery of a vulnerability in its search tool.

Phishing Attacks Escalating

A study shows that phishing attacks reached a new height last month -- and analysts think it's just the beginning.

Spyware Skyrockets on Greynet Fuel

The applications are finding their way into the enterprise.

Cisco Patches Amidst Uproar

The company fixes the software, but its methods to silence the vulnerability before the patch was released has raised eyebrows.