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Android Security Flaws Nipped in the Bud October 13, 2009 
Two security flaws recently uncovered in Android 1.5 could have enabled malicious denial of service attacks on users of the mobile platform, according to an advisory released last week by the Open Source Computer Emergency Response Team. The first of the flaws could have allowed a malformed SMS message to disconnect the mobile phone from the cellular network.
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Cracks in the US Cybersecurity Walls: Q&A With NetWitness CEO Amit Yoran August 14, 2009 
Cybersecurity is a shambles in the U.S., but nobody seems able to do anything about it, and things appear to be going from bad to worse. NetWitness CEO Amit Yoran, who served as cybersecurity chief during the George W. Bush administration, discussed U.S. cybersecurity with TechNewsWorld in an exclusive interview.
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Is Firefox Fit for Enterprise Duty? December 18, 2008 
Enterprise application whitelisting company Bit9 launched an attention-getting press release last week, a document which merely bubbled for a few days until the recent Internet Explorer flaw took center stage and Mozilla pushed out a few Firefox updates. Eventually, the heat under the issue boiled over, prompting Mozilla to tackle the Bit9 report on its Mozilla Security Blog.
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It's Time to Hack the Economy October 15, 2008 
The Hacker Underground is dead. Long live the Hacker Underground! In the most recent issue of Phrack Magazine, I read an article titled "The Underground Myth," that makes a number of astute points about the demise of the hacking scene of the last few decades. The author describes a technical landscape in which the technology security industry and a diminishing number of obvious exploits conspired to destroy the scene.
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Hackers Get Under Red Hat's Skin August 25, 2008 
Red Hat issued a security advisory Friday notifying customers that some of its servers were compromised last week due to a network attack. The company called the advisory critical and said it sent out the alert primarily for those who may obtain Red Hat binary packages via channels other than those of official Red Hat subscribers.
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Are VM Environments Open to Attack? July 22, 2008 
New adopters often see virtualization as the Holy Grail of enterprise computing. It enables consolidation of separate servers and databases to provide more economic operations. Running consolidated computers from one virtualized machine also eliminates the electrical waste spent to keep idling servers and data-processing machines running.
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Big Blue's Secure Second Life Fortress April 04, 2008 
IBM is putting its heft behind a project that could morph into new way of doing business in Second Life, Linden Lab's virtual 3-D community. The two have partnered to build a protected enclave in Second Life where the company can conduct serious business without fear of marauders.
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New Utility Enforces Policies Across Linux, Unix and Windows Networks April 01, 2008 
Symark International on Tuesday released PowerADvantage, an integrated authentication and configuration tool that extends features of Microsoft Windows' Active Directory to networks also running Unix and Linux systems. PowerAdvantage adds centralized authentication, authorization and account access functionality to Unix and Linux systems.
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MacBook Air, Vista Box PWNd - Ubuntu Stands Alone March 31, 2008 
After three days of attacks by leading hackers, a laptop running Ubuntu remained untouched while two others, running Mac OS X and Windows Vista Service Pack 1, succumbed. The attacks were launched at the CanSecWest PWN 2 OWN contest in Vancouver, Canada. This was sponsored by security firm TippingPoint, a division of 3Com, and held March 26-28, under its Zero Day Initiative.
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Is Hidden Open Source Code Putting Your Apps at Risk? January 15, 2008 
Many companies are running software on their Web servers that contains open source code with known vulnerabilities, a security firm has found. Software risk management solutions firm Palamida has expanded its Vulnerability Reporting Solution detection capabilities to include 431 open source security alerts.
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IT Security and the No Good, Very Bad Web App Nightmare November 08, 2007 
The growing popularity of Web 2.0 applications is creating new worries about network security for IT managers and program users alike. One of the biggest concerns is the lack of attention by some product developers and the users themselves to regularly scan their computer systems for holes.
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Electronic Jihad: Winds of Cyber War or False Alarm? November 02, 2007 
A report that an "electronic jihad" will be launched next week against 15 anti-Muslim Web sites by al Qaeda has stirred up the network security community. While some have viewed the warning with skepticism, others are reluctant to put such an idea past the capabilities or desires of the terrorist group. Al Qaeda computer experts will begin on Nov. 11, according to a DEBKAfile report.
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HP Offers Security Services for Red Hat Linux November 02, 2007 
HP on Thursday began offering new Multi-Level Security Services for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. The five support services are the first of their kind offered on the Linux operating system, according to Erik Lillestolen, government program manager for Open Source and Linux Organization at HP.
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IBM Places $1.5B Bet on Security Push November 01, 2007 
IBM on Thursday unveiled a slew of new security products and services and said it would continue to invest heavily in security innovations to address customer needs for a more comprehensive approach to information technology risk. On the heels of a security-related buying spree, Big Blue will spend at least $1.5 billion during 2008 to round out security offerings.
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VPNs and Small Business, Part 2: Solutions and Alternatives October 26, 2007 
Virtual Private Networks, a staple in enterprise settings, are starting to gather momentum as a way to connect remote users and branch offices securely to the networks of small and medium-sized businesses. Smaller companies are finding VPNs cheaper to operate than more costly dedicated T1 phone lines.
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VPNs and Small Business, Part 1: The SMB Case October 19, 2007 
Virtual private networks are common in enterprise settings as a way to connect remote users and branch offices securely to the corporate network. VPNs extend a corporation's reach to support worldwide locations. The same usefulness is gaining the attention of small and medium-sized businesses. Smaller companies are finding VPNs cheaper to operate than more costly dedicated T1 lines.
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