Windows Security: Archive: May 2004

XP SP2 Launch Price: $300 Million

Microsoft gears up for the launch of security-centric Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Korgo Worm Targets LSASS Flaw

The detection of a new network worm is a clear indication that users have still not applied Microsoft's MS04-011 update.

Integrated Disk-based Backup at JetBlue

Like many growing companies, JetBlue Airways struggled with an ever-lengthening backup window. By adding disk-based backup, the airline cut its backup window by half and reduced the labor involved by IT personnel.

Windows XP SP2 Inches Closer

Microsoft moves to squash some last-minute bugs and meet the deadline for a full release of the Windows security overhaul.

Security to Dominate at Microsoft's TechEd

The topic will be everywhere, from chief executive Steve Ballmer's opening keynote to the individual breakout sessions.

Scanning at the Point of Entry

Security software provider Perfigo says its new component can help prevent infections on the network caused by mobile workers returning home with a worm or virus.

Windows Server 2003: Hardware-Based Security

We examine security in Windows Server 2003 and explore hardware-based cryptography options, with an emphasis on products from Rainbow-Chrysalis and nCipher.

Sentryware Upgrades Transaction Gateway Appliance

The latest version of Sentryware's HTTP transaction gateway appliance is designed to make configuration easier and to better secure bidirectional transactions.

MS Patches Windows Code Execution Flaw

A Help and Support Center flaw leaves Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users are at risk of remote code execution attacks.

Analyst: Security Woes Add to Windows Cost

Gartner's John Pescatore believes enterprises must include the cost of protecting Windows when considering alternatives.

'Critical' Buffer Overflow Found in Eudora

Users of the venerable e-mail client are at risk of buffer overflows.

MS to Help Zap Worms Automatically

Microsoft is working on a plan to distribute worm removal tools within automatic updates by the end of this year.

New PKWARE Products Feature Secure Data Transfer

Data compression software vendor PKWARE announces SecureZIP, a line of products designed to ensure secure data transfer.

Sasser Worm Spreading Rapidly

A new internet virus spreading rapidly around the world may already have infected millions of computers, the BBC reported Sunday.

Sasser Worm Reined But Variants Sprout

Experts continue to stress the importance of applying Microsoft's MS04-011 patch.