Date: 01/12/07 (Security)    Keywords: security, web

Security weakness in conference Web site apparently let enterprising hackers get free platinum passes to the event, a $1,695 value.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6149994.html

Date: 01/12/07 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: security

I was listening to Security Now today, and I didn't get a chance to read this earlier. Quite a fascinating read if I do
say so myself. Me personally? Besides my not using Vista, I will attempt to persuade everyone I can think of to not use it. The key to getting rid of AACS, and for the content producers to
stop dictating hardware designs for their sheer benefit, is for the masses to vote with their dollars. I am speaking imo; however, I'm sure that most of you out there will agree...Thoughts?

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computergeeks/1022049.html

Date: 01/15/07 (Java Web)    Keywords: security, web

I wanted a seamless procedure to update web sites and web applications without compromising security. The development server is under a firewall and so is the production server. Also the changes should be merged bi-directionally. I had few options like subversion or unison. I chose subversion because of greater familiarity and also because all of [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/using-subversion-to-seamlessly-update-merge-web-sites-and-web-applications/

Date: 01/22/07 (Security)    Keywords: security, microsoft

At a hush-hush security confab on Microsoft's campus this week, there'll be tough talk on beating botnets and keeping cybercrooks at bay.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6151860.html

Date: 01/23/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Release of latest version of OneCare next week marks the first time the security and PC maintenance tool will be sold outside the U.S.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6152552.html

Date: 01/25/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Flaws in Cisco IOS could mean a denial-of-service attack, the network hardware maker says in three security advisories.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6153282.html

Date: 01/26/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Security update fixes a vulnerability in Apple's AirPort that was disclosed in November as part of the Month of Kernel Bugs campaign.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6153631.html

Date: 01/25/07 (Security)    Keywords: security, microsoft

A fourth yet-to-be-patched security vulnerability in Microsoft Word is actively being exploited in cyberattacks, the company has warned.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6153562.html

Date: 01/30/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Flash memory maker will announce a product to help businesses manage and control the use of USB drives, which security experts call risky.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6154806.html

Date: 01/31/07 (Security)    Keywords: software, security, microsoft

Security firm has uncovered two bugs that, if exploited, could crash phones and other devices running Microsoft's Windows Mobile software.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6155141.html

Date: 02/01/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Partnership with instant messaging security specialist is meant to help organizations gain control over usage of the Net telephony tool at work.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6155228.html

Date: 02/01/07 (Java Web)    Keywords: security

Bill Gates claimed that Vista was “dramatically more secure” during an interview with BBC News. He said the improved security in Vista was a reason all by itself to upgrade from Windows XP. Is the claim valid? Vista exploits and vulnerabilities are starting to turn up on discussion boards where such things are traded and developed. [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/is-vista-secure/

Date: 02/02/07 (Security)    Keywords: security, web

Cybercrooks reprogram Dolphin Stadium Web site to load script that would attempt to exploit two Windows security holes.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6155865.html

Date: 02/02/07 (Security)    Keywords: security, web, microsoft

Microsoft has flipped the switch on an IE7 feature that displays Web sites with new security certification in a green address bar.
Images: In IE7, green means go

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6155826.html

Date: 02/05/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Security is becoming standard and there's the smell of blood in the air as the industry is increasingly dominated by big-name companies.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6156082.html

Date: 02/05/07 (Java Web)    Keywords: security, virus, microsoft

Microsoft’s Windows Live OneCare security tool failed independent tests carried out by the Virus Bulletin. The security testing group found that Live OneCare missed far more active viruses than any other program tested. To pass the tests anti-virus tools must spot and stop 100% of the malicious programs used to attack them. Version 1.5 of Windows [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/microsoft-vista-security-tools-fails-to-detect-viruses-circulating-online/

Date: 02/05/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Package called Data Loss Prevention Host helps security administrators prevent physical and electronic loss of company data.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6156407.html

Date: 02/06/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Tom Noonan, top exec at hosted security provider ISS, says more companies are considering letting outsiders handle their defenses.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6156826.html

Date: 02/07/07 (Security)    Keywords: software, security

Over the next six months, the software maker plans to establish security research and response teams in Europe and Asia.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6157331.html

Date: 02/07/07 (Security)    Keywords: security

Security vendors have been 'too self-righteous and smug,' says RSA president Art Coviello.

Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6157115.html