The chief security advisor for Microsoft UK, former FBI agent Ed Gibson, on Wednesday said enterprises must take steps to toughen their security environment to foil cybercriminals.
An early version of a security fix for a Windows flaw that is being used as a conduit for cyberattacks was prematurely posted online by a Microsoft employee.
Unless you've been keeping Osama company in his cave for the last two weeks, you've no doubt heard about the massive security hole that was discovered in Microsoft Windows XP.
In 2001, even the creme de la creme of network security is vulnerable to denial of service attacks. ZDNet takes you through the latest lineup of DoS suspects. Are you protected against them?
The main threat to security comes from poor processes rather than poor technology, so companies should pay attention to the role of staff and outside users when assessing risks.
DCOM-based worms like SoBig and MSBlaster are running loose on the Internet. Stop them by using this freeware utility.
You can't hear them and you can't see them, but be warned, bots are all around us and they do have a search-and-destroy attitude that could be the death of your business.
Norton adds worm protection to Norton AntiVirus 2005, but for the price, the company should have added a full firewall instead.
Microsoft's Passport, a core piece of .NET, could make you prone to identity theft. A single sign-on might be convenient, but a simple worm could easily nab your name and password.
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ZoneAlarm Pro 4.5 is a great firewall for security rookies, but you'll still need a separate antivirus program.
ZoneAlarm Pro 4.0 is a great firewall for security novices, but you'll still need a separate anti-virus program.
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