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• Kevin Mitnick on hacking's evolution

  To many, the name Kevin Mitnick is synonymous with "notorious hacker." We talk to him about software security, the evolution of hacking and social engineering, and law enforcement's action against hacking.

• Security: Companies asleep at the wheel?

  IT observer Jon Oltsik says corporate network defenses protect against the wrong enemy. Additional reading: Microsoft's bounty hunter

• Hide Web servers from hackers

  One of the first things a hacker does when targeting a Web server is determine the OS and Web application versions running on that server. Here are some tips to help you make this information difficult to access.

• The hacker challenge

  Security systems continue to get more sophisticated--and so do the hackers who are seeking to break through them. How can you best combine your defences to protect your company networks?

• Security tool more harmful than helpful?

  With its attack tool update, The Metasploit Project may be aiding online vandals more than helping network administrators identify weak points, security experts say. Additional reading: Patch management: All talk, no action?

• Security solutions tout early warning signs

  Experts recommend the leading brands of malware warning solutions, along with strategies on how they can be deployed most effectively.

• Hackers: Under the hood

  Mudge, Kevin Mitnick, Adrian Lamo, Jericho and Raven Alder speak to ZDNet Australia about the making of a hacker.

• Who's really responsible for hacker attacks

  A new book postulates that it's human error--not hardware or software glitches--that leaves networks vulnerable to attack.

• Six quick wireless security tips

  Implementing a wireless networking system can result in serious security problems if the system is not properly secured. To help you close security holes, here are a few wireless networking solutions.

• Spoiling a wireless hacker's day

  Security tools, features and protocols offer greater protection than ever before. But how do companies reduce the risk of hackers accessing Wi-Fi or 802.11 wireless networks?

• ZoneAlarm Pro configuration tips

  Learn how to configure ZoneAlarm Pro to prevent the Internet Explorer from leaking data to the Internet.

• Hide server information from hackers

  Any hacker who wants to attack your systems will start by trying to gather information about them. Your job is to make that as difficult as possible. Here are some tips to help you safeguard your Windows server information.

• Strategies for real and virtual honeypots

  You can avoid information overload from firewall and intrusion detection system reports by running a honeypot on your network. However, there are risks that a real honeypot poses to overall security.

• Beware of the new breed of hackers

  Hackers are shifting their focus from committing acts of cybervandalism toward carrying out more targeted attacks. Can they be stopped?

• Increase workstation security with DCOMbobulator

  DCOM-based worms like SoBig and MSBlaster are running loose on the Internet. Stop them by using this freeware utility.

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