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    Two researchers in Sweden have found multiple flaws in the TCP stack that could lead to massive denial-of-service attacks if exploited. At present there is no workaround and there are no patches available.

  • Teen bot herder pleads guilty in NZ

    An 18-year-old bot herder from New Zealand plead guilty on Monday to six charges resulting from a failed botnet upgrade that led to a denial-of-service attack on the University of Pennsylvania.

  • Uni of Adelaide adopts $100K+ network monitoring tool

    The University of Adelaide has adopted Lancope's Stealthwatch network behaviour analysis tool to identify anomalies such as network intrusions and interface congestion.

  • Top 10 news stories of 2007

    Security, Macs and the iPhone have dominated 2007 according to our readers, outshining even the election's IT tug-of-war and the much awaited introduction of Microsoft Vista.

  • NAB and Mac Uni tag team to fight cybercrime

    The National Australia Bank is teaming up with Macquarie University to develop methods to pre-empt cyberattacks on financial institutions.

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  • 10 things to protect your data from internal threats

    Hacker attacks that bring down the network get a lot of attention but if your organisation is only focusing on this type of security you're still vulnerable. Find out how to protect your data from internal threats.

  • How much does unwanted Internet traffic really cost?

    Have you ever wondered just how much "junk" Internet traffic is costing your company? One of Jonathan Yarden's coworkers recently tasked him with finding out. In this case study, learn how he went about gathering this information, and see how unwanted traffic affects his organisation's bottom line.

  • Hackers return fire at security patches

    Hackers have hit back against major security patches issued by the likes of Microsoft, with a marked rise in self-installing robot programs that allow an unauthorised user to control a computer remotely.

  • Virtual privacy: Eight VPN appliances tested

    If you are in the market for a VPN, don't go past this review. We test the latest appliances and provide tips on purchasing and setting it up.

  • Kerberos flaws affect Cisco, Mac

    Learn about the dangers from a series of newly discovered serious vulnerabilities in the Kerberos authentication software.

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Reviews (4)

  • Five network maintenance tools tested

    With the right packet sniffers you can truly lead the dog's life. What's most impressive is network monitoring devices will help you see problems immediately. These tools can aid in analysis, migration, monitoring, security, testing, and administration of the network.

  • Virtual privacy: 8 VPN appliances tested

    If you are in the market for a VPN, don't go past this review. We test the latest appliances and provide tips on purchasing and setting it up.

  • Intrusion detection: caught in its own web?

    Intrusion detection appears to have hit the bottom of its hype cycle with a particularly loud thud. Is there value beyond the hot air, and how can you make it work productively?

  • The broadband route: 12 routers tested

    Looking for an easy way to extend that broadband connection to more of your organisation's PCs? One of these broadband routers could be the solution.

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