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• Public info kiosk running Citrix hacked in demo

  A consultant from McAfee Foundstone has shown how to map the internal network on a public kiosk running Citrix XenApp.

• McAfee acquires Preventsys

  McAfee announced on Tuesday it has acquired Preventsys, a move designed to expand its security and compliance lineup.

• How to make megabucks in IT security: A guide

  If you're lucky enough to be the majority share-holder in a midsize security services company, there's a good chance you'll be sunning yourself on the deck of your new yacht this time next year, scoffing caviar from a diamond studded, solid gold plate.

• Security group tackles vulnerability disclosure

  A security coalition has published draft guidelines for issuing bug alerts, a bid to temper a hot debate over when and how alerts should be released.

• Vulnerability compromises Explorer multimedia handling

  Foundstone, an Internet security company, have identified a critical vulnerability in the way Explorer handles MP3 and WMA multimedia files in Windows XP.

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• Can pure security companies survive?

  Mergers and buyouts are muddying the lines between security and other industries. Will purely security-focused providers be a thing of the past?

• Finally, a sensible security scheme

  Industry veteran Jon Oltsik says Visa's "defence in depth" approach to security proves this is not mission impossible.

• You've been hacked: How to prevent future attacks

  You've discovered that your system has been compromised, and you've taken the initial steps to recover. Now it's time to defend yourself.

• Securing ports on your servers

  Blocking unneeded services and apps is an essential security step, but which ports should you leave open? Members suggest resources that can give you the knowledge and tools you need.

• Worm strikes SQL servers

  You may have noticed a recent increase in scanning on TCP port 1433 across your network. This is not due to manual hacking attempts but an automated worm called SQLSnake that's looking to compromise Microsoft SQL servers.

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