Security Trends: Archive: June 2011

WordPress Updates for Security

Critical security update issued for open source WordPress blog as next generation release nears completion.

SQL Injection Most Dangerous Software Error

Security researchers are not surprised with the lastest annual report from SANS.

Data Breaches Running Rampant

And these are just the ones we hear about.

John The Ripper Expedites Password Auditing

Password cracking tool gets a big boost from a pair of security industry vendors.

Top 10 Fun Facts About iPad Security

While not as vulnerable as Android or Windows, there are some things to watch out for.

Another Guide to Free Antivirus Software

In this installment, we look at four more free antivirus software providers -- Returnil, Outpost, Avira, and Panda – worth checking out.

Antivirus Review: Bootable Discs and Bootable USBs

If a virus is shutting you out of your Windows machine, consider using these free bootable discs or bootable USBs.

The Nightmare Future of Hacking

Virtual viruses, RAM scraping, DNA attacks, RFID ... it's a scary world out there if you're an IP address.

Are All of Your Company's Browsers Up to Date?

Qualys releases new BrowserCheck business edition, enabling a business to track and report on the browser status, including plug-ins

Social Media Security Needs to Evolve

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn all need secured just like any other corporate communications channel, writes eSecurityPlanetguest columnist Sarah Carter of Actiance.

New Injection Attack: 30,000 Websites?

Mass Meshing Web attack emerges that takes a new approach to replication and it may already be a big problem.

Security Pro Rafal Los: "There is No 'Secure', Only Manageable Risk"

How do IT organizations become more open while being more protective? Rafal Los, Enterprise Security Evangelist for HP Software, talks about today's challenges.

Adobe Quarterly Patch Cycle Automates Updates

Reader, Acrobat, Flash and Shockwave all tagged with updates for security vulnerabilities.

How to Secure Mobile Devices

The popularity of mobile devices is creating real security headaches for IT organizations.

Microsoft Puts Out 16 Patches, 9 Critical, for June

Security pros have plenty of demands on their time when it comes to installing June's Patch Tuesday patches.

Top 25 Android Security Apps

From virus scanning to automated backups, here's how to lock down your Android device with the best security apps available today.

NIST Security Recommendations ... in English

NIST recommends continuous monitoring. So what does that mean?, asks eSecurityPlanet guest columnist Michael Yaffe of Core Security.

Oracle Updates Java for Security

17 flaws fixed in critical patch update.

Google Debuts Chrome 12, Advances Security

Chrome 12 debuts as Google ups the ante in the battle against malware.

What Security Issues Does IPv6 Pose?

June 8, 2011 is World IPv6 Day but will IPv6 be more or less secure than IPv4? Is the industry ready for it?

Adobe Patches Zero Day Flaw

XSS flaw patched on Sunday affects Windows, Mac and Linux users. Android users are still vulnerable.

Small Business UTM Buyer's Guide

These all-in-one UTM appliances from the likes of SonicWall and IBM can help make information security a little more manageable.

Is China Hacking Gmail?

Google points the finger at China for email hack.

Panda Security Launches 2012 Anti Virus Solutions

Panda's new anti virus product line provides enhanced protection for social media as well as encryption and shredding for more complete protection.

Deciphering the Sony PSN Attack

Researcher provides theories to Black Hat audience on what Sony did wrong and why the Playstation network got attacked.

Apple Finally Patches OS X

After weeks of mixed signals, Apple issues an update for Mac Defender malware.