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• DNS disaster: first attacks reported

  The first attacks that are likely to have stemmed from a serious Domain Name System flaw have been reported.

• Cisco bug could put hackers in driver's seat

  Cisco Systems warned customers on Wednesday about a security flaw that could compromise two products used to manage wireless local area network devices and data center switches.

• Cisco bug lurks near switches

  Networking hardware maker Cisco Systems and the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Coordination Centre have warned of a bug in Cisco routers that could allow hackers to disrupt Internet traffic or intercept sensitive information.

• Cisco reports access control server flaws

  Cisco on Wednesday posted an advisory warning about four vulnerabilities in its Secure Access Control Server (ACS).

• Hacker-proof server: Myth or reality?

  Take a look at Hydra, an embedded server, and see if there is any truth to its "hacker-proof" claims.

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• Cisco leak could mean trouble

  Stolen Cisco code revealed recently has sent shivers down some administrators' spines but how widely it has been exploited remains to be seen. Additional reading: IT disasters -- preventative measures

• Hacker-proof server: Myth or reality?

  Take a look at Hydra, an embedded server, and see if there is any truth to its "hacker-proof" claims.

• Cisco flaw could expose networks

  A potentially critical vulnerability has been found in Cisco Systems' Secure Access Control Server (ACS) for Windows servers, which is used to control devices such as routers in large networks.

• New weapons in the war against DoS attacks

  Industry watchdog groups are warning that denial of service attacks are becoming more destructive each year. Learn about some new tools you can add to your arsenal of DoS defenses to help safeguard your enterprise.

• Build a poor man's firewall with the Cisco IOS

  While vendors have been pushing toward dedicated -firewall appliances", such appliances can also be very costly for small to medium-size businesses. However, there is an inexpensive and effective firewall solution that you may have overlooked.

Reviews (7)

• Voice over IP: Security, stability, success

  If you're thinking about voice over IP, we take a look at the steps involved in getting it set up and what's on offer from four major vendors.

• Wireless crackdown

  The spread of convenient wireless LANs has delighted hackers, who find many WLANs vulnerable. Managing and securing a wireless network is therefore vital, but rarely done well. ZDNet Australia compares the offerings from AirDefense and AirMagnet.

• Antivirus software alone is not enough protection

  When the Blaster, MS/SQL, and Sobig worms made their appearance on the scene in 2003, one thing became clear: none of the worms was initially stopped with antivirus software.

• Faster and stronger: Six ADSL firewall routers tested

  Distributed companies increasingly use VPN connections to access and share information. We test ADSL firewall routers that are designed for this purpose.

• Intruder alert

  Your data is important to you, but do you know if others are trying to get at it? ZDNet Australia investigates.

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