Security Trends: Archive: July 2004

Research Says Linux Servers Mostly Hack-Free

Research shows majority of Linux servers are never infected or hacked.

Think Globally, Block Locally

Experts at international anti-spam conference hold out little hope of a global solution to the rising tide of rotten e-mails.

DNSSEC: For When a Spoof Isn't a Comedy

The third time around promises to be the charm for DNSSEC: An enhancement to the Internet name service protocols that blocks spoofing attacks, and promises to help clean up the spam problem, too.

Identity is Front and Center at the Airport

Identity is central to a pair of security programs the U.S. Transportation Security Administration developed to ensure the safety of air travel. What does not appear to be central is security.

Human Error: The 'Oops' Factor

Training, audits and a new breed of technology solutions can help protect corporate networks from a common (and dangerous) adversary: humans.

MyDoom's One-Two Punch Lacks Wallop

With the latest MyDoom variant largely under control, the second wave of the virus author's attack is losing steam, according to security analysts.

Biometric Passport Program Hits Snag

Lack of chips and interoperability standards force one-year extension of biometric passport compliance.

Delay in Windows Server SP1

Technical problems cause more slippage in the Microsoft's service pack release schedule.

Microsoft Office Upgrade Tackles Spam

The software giant targets spam in an Office 2003 upgrade and reworks two other components.

Web Scam Operators Go to Prison

Florida couple also fined $2.2 million for operating sites falsely promising immigrants green cards.

eEye Stares Down Security Threats

The Blink security software helps companies safeguard against known and unknown network threats.

E-Mail Operator Indicted for Record Data Theft

Feds allege Florida man cracked company databases and downloaded almost 10 gigabytes of personal data.

Bagle Worm Resurfaces -- More Variants Expected

The Bagle family of worms, fairly dormant for the past few months, has spawned a flurry of variants that are kicking up a storm in the wild. And with the release of the worm's source code, more are expected to be on the way.

Security is in Wi-Fi Management's Future

Established WLAN management systems are getting more protection features -- and many vendors are changing their focus entirely toward security, because that's where the money is.

'Deceptive Duo' Hacker Charged

One half of the high-profile hacking team is indicted, faces up to 10 years in prison.

Online Phishing Scams Exploding

Identity theft has taken a bad turn with the number of phishing scams increasing nearly 800-fold over the last 10 months.

Bill Fills Phishing Holes

Proposed legislation would criminalize phishing from beginning to end.

Identity Theft Law Hits Back at 'Phishers'

New measure mandates federal prison terms for using a false identity in the commission of a felony.

Privacy Groups Tag RFID

ACLU, Center for Democracy and Technology push for baseline privacy legislation.

Microsoft Updates Download.Ject Removal Tool

The cleanup from last month's malware attack continues.

Microsoft Hits, Misses on Security Releases

Redmond had plenty of news for ISVs at Partnerworld, including delays in its patch management tool.

Resistance is Futile. Your e-Mail Is Being Watched.

According to a new survey anyway. At least you know you're not paranoid.

OpenVMS: An Old OS Hasn't Lost Security Footing

Though some have thought that OpenVMS is yesterday's operating system, it's actually powering a lot of businesses, showing off its security and reliability.

Securing your Storage Assets

If you can't afford a second data center for disaster recovery, what can you do to physically protect your environment?

Microsoft Faces Angry IE Users' Questions

Redmond's IE engineers face irate end-users during an online chat about the browser.

Experts Question UN's Anti-Spam Plan

Wiping spam from the planet within two years is not going to happen, industry experts predict.

Another IE Flaw in the Wild?

Recently 'patched' hole in Microsoft's browser still springing leaks.

Getting Aggressive in Battling Spam

Since we're a long way from email Utopia, here are some weapons in your ongoing battle against spam.

Software Piracy Losses Add Up to $29B

BSA changes its study focus on who's stealing software and yields new nuggets.

Spam-Fighting Triumvirate Formed

Enforcers at home and abroad fight the big fight against the proliferation of spam.

MFPs � An Overlooked Security Risk

Turns out security isn't just for PCs and networks — multifunction printers store sensitive data, too. Learn how to keep that information safe.

Netsky-P and Zafi-B Worms Slug it Out for Top Threat

June was a quieter month in the malware arena, but the Netsky-P and Zafi-B worms still were running a hotly contested race for the top spot in June's list of Worst Malware Threats.

Microsoft Issues Security Update For Trojan

Redmond is urging customers to reconfigure their operating systems right away as it works on bigger patches for IE.

ISPs Can Check E-Mail

Federal court decision says proof is in the Wiretap Act.

U.S. Sending More Than Half of All Spam

While the flood of spam has increased sharply during the last six months, a new survey also shows that slightly more than half of it worldwide is coming out of the U.S.