Security Trends: Archive: November 2009

Bug Confirmed in Older IE Browsers

Microsoft confirmed that a security hole in older versions of Internet Explorer is a real threat that the company is taking seriously.

2009's Malware May Reveal 2010's Threats

In 2009, new malware mechanisms have emerged and platforms beyond Windows have increasingly been targeted.

House Panel Inches Toward Privacy Bill

Lawmakers wrestle with the balance between consumer protection and the needs of business.

Two Approaches to Securing Autorun and AutoPlay in Windows

Protecting your Windows computer from Autorun/Autoplay security problems can be done the 'official' way -- or the safe way.

DNS Security Upgrade for .com and .net

VeriSign will make the .com and .net extensions more secure with support of DNSSEC (DNS security extensions).

IBM's Virtual Server Security: 'Every Layer'

IBM newly released Virtual Server Security for VMware vSphere touts its protection of the entire infrastructure, from the hypervisor to server-based virtual desktops.

Config Errors Create Big Security Headaches

A security expert says that managing the configurations and security settings on thousands of network devices is creating gaping vulnerabilities.

Student SSNs Revealed by College Snafu

The accidental exposure revealed more than 4,500 Chaminade University students' Social Security numbers on the college's Web site.

Mac Snow Leopard Update Offers Bug Fixes

The Apple Snow Leopard update 10.6.2, nearly 500MB in size, offers fixes for 58 bugs.

Patch Tuesday: Three 'Critical' Bugs

Microsoft says that "We believe Bulletin 3 will have the biggest impact on corporations as it impacts multiple platforms and is rated critical for Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003; and important for Vista and Server 2008."

'Jailbroken' Dutch iPhones Hacked

Hacker demands money for instructions to remove the iPhone hack, as the 'jailbroken' iPhones prove less secure.

Check (All) Your Windows Patches: Secunia

Microsoft issues patches for its own Windows apps, yet other vendors' programs remain a security challenge. Secunia offers a free online software inspector for patch notification.

Kaspersky Unveils Anti-Virus for Mac

As the Mac platform attracts more hackers, security vendors respond in kind.

Malware is Top Threat to Company PCs

A Microsoft report indicates that the threat of rogue security software is lessening, yet it remains a leading challenge to corporate PCs.