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Internet Lockdown, a new book by Tim Crothers, covers security for systems, networks, and applications as well as the Internet.
When developing your company's virus protection strategy, don't forget that Linux and Unix systems need to be protected as well.
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.
Many apps, especially P2P and IM software, install programs in the background that can jeopardise security. Use PestPatrol to detect and remove them.
Easily exploited vulnerabilities are a hackers favourite target. Use this updated SANS/FBI list of the top threats to Windows to find out where the hackers may be lurking.
Internet Lockdown, a new book by Tim Crothers, covers security for systems, networks, and applications as well as the Internet.
When developing your company's virus protection strategy, don't forget that Linux and Unix systems need to be protected as well.
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