Top Linux/UNIX security threats
It's depressing for security professionals to see just how many of the vulnerabilities on the new SANS/FBI Top 20 List have CVE numbers in the 1999-xxxx range-meaning that they were identified and fixed years ago on some systems.
Apache flaw leaves server wide open
A serious flaw in the popular Apache Web server can lead to loss of data, crashed servers, and the revelation of confidential data, according to a vulnerability note published by Apache.org.
Does your malfunctioning PC have a virus?
Today's PC viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and blended threats can cause run-of-the-mill Windows or application problems, out-of-memory errors, intermittent failures to fully start up, or installation or operation problems with applications.
Kerberos vulnerability hits Linux/UNIX versions
The Kerberos Administration daemon (kadmind), which is used in connection with Kerberos authentication, contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in many implementations, mostly affecting Linux/UNIX.
HYDRA Web server claims to be invulnerable
What would you say in response to a company's claim that it has developed a Web server that is impervious to hacker intrusion attempts?
Frethem worm hits unpatched systems and naive users
A couple of new variants of the Frethem mass-mailing worm are spreading, and it's succeeding only because some users and administrators are careless.
Worm strikes SQL servers
According to SANS Institute and other security sources, Microsoft SQL servers are under active attack from a new worm. SANS says it has reports indicating that the recent dramatic increase in port 1433 scans is due to an automated worm attack rather than manual probes on the port.
Antivirus policies: Educating users
A crucial part of an antivirus strategy is having a written policy that defines both the IT department's and end user's roles in protecting your network.
Take notice of three serious new BIND/DNS flaws
DNS runs the Internet, and in most cases, BIND is the underlying DNS software being used. Any BIND/DNS flaws are serious business, and now admins need to address three new, critical BIND vulnerabilities.
GreyMagic discloses nine new IE flaws
After discovering a serious new vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer last month, the well-known GreyMagic security team continued to look at other possible problems with Internet Explorer. Thus far, the team has discovered nine new IE vulnerabilities, eight of which the company rates as critical.
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