Date: 08/14/06 (Security)    Keywords: security

French researchers pinpoint security issues, but OpenOffice.org says only bug discovered has already been fixed.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6105176.html

Date: 08/14/06 (Security)    Keywords: security, web

Free Web-based PC-scanning service made available worldwide, part of an international push for its security tools.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6105538.html

Date: 08/14/06 (Security)    Keywords: security

Commentary--As companies where the next security breach is coming, Intrusic's Jonathan Bingham advises ways to close holes caused by ever-expanding networks.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6105339.html

Date: 08/16/06 (Security)    Keywords: browser, security, web, microsoft

Latest security update for Internet Explorer can make the Web browser crash. Microsoft plans to release a revamped patch.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6106039.html

Date: 08/17/06 (Security)    Keywords: security, microsoft

Two of the security bulletins sent out this month affect the beta of the Windows update, according to a Microsoft blog.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6106974.html

Date: 08/19/06 (C Sharp)    Keywords: java, security, web

I am writing a simple c# app in Visual C# 2005 Express to connect to a java webservice. I am basing my code off of an Visual Basic 2003 app that someone else wrote that doesn't do all that I want. My problem is I keep getting the following error messages when I try to use the service.

A first chance exception of type 'System.Net.WebException' occurred in System.Web.Services.dll
The request failed with HTTP status 404: Not Found.


public bool Work(string request, string response, string environment)
{
StreamReader fileStream = new StreamReader(request);
string content = fileStream.ReadToEnd();
VitalWS.WebServiceFacadeService webService = new VitalWS.WebServiceFacadeService();
string cmdLine;
if (environment != "veasm" || environment != "veasm2")
{
cmdLine = "https://" + environment + ".mreports.com/ws/services/webServiceFacade";
}
else
{
cmdLine = "http://" + environment + ".mreports.com/ws/services/webServiceFacade";
}
webService.Url = cmdLine;
X509Certificate privateKeyCertificate = null;
X509CertificateStore store = new
X509CertificateStore(X509CertificateStore.StoreProvider.System,
X509CertificateStore.StoreLocation.CurrentUser,"My");
bool open = store.OpenRead();
foreach (X509Certificate certificate in store.Certificates)
{
if (certificate.Subject.IndexOf("wamueast") > 1)
{
privateKeyCertificate = certificate;
}
}
if (store != null)
{
store.Close();
}
Console.WriteLine("Certificate CN:" + privateKeyCertificate.Subject);
webService.RequestSoapContext.Path.MustUnderstand = false;
X509SecurityToken digitalSignatureSecurityToken = new X509SecurityToken(privateKeyCertificate);
webService.RequestSoapContext.Security.Tokens.Add(digitalSignatureSecurityToken);
Signature digitalSignature = new Signature(digitalSignatureSecurityToken);
digitalSignature.SignatureOptions = SignatureOptions.IncludeNone;
digitalSignature.SignatureOptions = SignatureOptions.IncludeSoapBody;
webService.RequestSoapContext.Security.Elements.Add(digitalSignature);
string webResponse = null;
bool result = false;
try
{
webResponse = webService.executeService(content);
return result;
}
catch (System.Net.WebException we)
{
Console.WriteLine(we.Message);
return result;
}
}

Can anyone offer a suggestion why this does not seem to work? I know that the url for the webservice is correct because I can use the buggy VB.Net app to get a response.

Thanks

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/csharp/73666.html

Date: 08/21/06 (Java Web)    Keywords: security

U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor said the spying program, which was authorized by President George W. Bush shortly after the 9/11 terrorism attacks but remained undisclosed until late last year, violates constitutional rights of free speech, privacy and the separation of powers. She ordered the U.S. government to halt the National Security Agency’s Internet and [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/us-government-ordered-to-halt-national-security-agencys-internet-and-telephone-surveillance-program/

Date: 08/22/06 (Security)    Keywords: security

The famed hacker-turned-security-consultant has the tables turned on him when a hacker attacks his site and posts a vulgar message.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6108032.html

Date: 08/23/06 (Security)    Keywords: security, microsoft

Microsoft's most recent security update for Internet Explorer introduces a serious security flaw on some Windows systems.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6108490.html

Date: 08/23/06 (Security)    Keywords: security

Latest buy in rapid-fire spending spree, to bolster security services, is set to close in fourth quarter.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6108538.html

Date: 08/24/06 (Security)    Keywords: security

Update to "critical" Internet Explorer patch repairs a serious security flaw introduced by the original version.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6109347.html

Date: 08/24/06 (Security)    Keywords: security

Department of Education disables online payment feature of the site, following security gaffe that could affect up to 21,000.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6109405.html

Date: 08/25/06 (Security)    Keywords: software, security

Legal dispute over storage patent is about to get going in earnest, part of a wider skirmish over security software turf.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6109413.html

Date: 08/28/06 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: security, virus

For the last week or so, my virus scanner has been giving me this pop up message:

PC-Cillin Internet Security has detected and blocked a network virus. Run a Manual Scan of your computer and halt internet traffic to check for, eliminate, and prevent further propagation of this virus.

I run my A-V program and nothing shows up. HOw do I get the pop up to quit? Do I actually have a virus? Any help greatly appreciated.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computergeeks/971735.html

Date: 08/28/06 (Java Web)    Keywords: browser, security

I think few graphs will clearly illustrate the gulf of difference between these two leading browsers (Internet Explorer 6.x & Firefox 1.x) in terms of security. Let’s start with our favorite whipping boy,market leader Internet Explorer 6.x, shall we? Internet Explorer 6.x Security Advisories Source: Secunia Firefox 1.x Security Advisories Source: Secunia Now let’s look at their criticality. Now [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/security-how-internet-explorer-6-fares-against-mozilla-firefox/

Date: 08/29/06 (Security)    Keywords: software, security, microsoft

After Microsoft's entry into the market, consumer security software has become cheaper and more comprehensive.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6110519.html

Date: 08/30/06 (Security)    Keywords: software, security

New program offers incentives to PC rescue services to sell CA's security software to consumers and small businesses.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6111139.html

Date: 08/30/06 (Security)    Keywords: software, security

Business software maker's backing of event comes as company faces continued scrutiny over its security practices.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6111095.html

Date: 09/01/06 (Security)    Keywords: security, microsoft

Security experts warn of increased cyberattacks on Windows PCs, via a known security flaw, but Microsoft says all is calm.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6111583.html

Date: 09/06/06 (Security)    Keywords: security

Commentary--Attorney Eric J. Sinrod says corporate America needs a wake up call--in the worst way--about data security.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6112857.html