Network Security: Archive: May 2006

Symantec Patches Antivirus Vulnerability

Firm closes potential backdoor to malicious hackers.

Microsoft Tells Word Users to Play it 'Safe'

Updated advisory instructs users how to avoid Trojan attack.

Security Firm Warns on Symantec Flaw

Security researcher eEye Digital reports Symantec software opens corporate computers to hackers.

Poking Holes in Public HotSpots

While you're surfing at a trade show, is someone else poking around that network from outside of the conference hall?

WinFX Adds New Security Method

No more entering a username and password? Sign me up!

Word Attack Hails From China

Security researchers warn Microsoft Word zero-day exploit is aimed at government e-mail systems.

An Eye on Wi-Fi Security

Here's your chance what Wi-Fi eavesdroppers see — and it isn't pretty.

Check Point Offers a United Front Against Threats

The security vendor introduces a one-device approach to both Internet connectivity and security with the Safe@Office 500 and 500W (the W stands for wireless).

Microsoft Patches Critical Exchange, Flash Holes

A moderate DOS patch rounds out patch Tuesday.

The Surge in Mac Attacks

Mac users may have to start learning the language of vulnerability.

Microsoft Hoping For Smoother Patch Tuesday

The company hopes its 'critical' patches for Windows and Exchange actually will help after last month's problems.

RIAA Targets Piracy 'Hot-Spot' Cities

The recording-industry group identifies 12 U.S. cities where counterfeiters are thriving.

FTC Sues Sites Selling Phone Records

Feds hit five sites for selling unauthorized confidential consumer information.

Can Oracle Thwart Data Thieves?

Oracle's Database Vault limits what data corporate employees can access; Secure Backup keeps data safe throughout.

Wield App Firewalls with Caution

eSecurityPlanet Columnist Ken van Wyk takes a look at application firewalls -- what's bad about them and where they might be useful.