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| IptablesWeb v.1.0 | ||
8th, September, 2005
IptablesWeb is a free software (under GPL licence): it makes possible to inspect iptables logs by using a web browser. It's a plugin-based multilanguage software written in PHP using 3 free php classes. More information: IptablesWeb |
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| Creating info society: Broadband and info security | ||
6th, September, 2005
The explosion of spamming, hoaxes and cyber attacks has highlighted just how vulnerable users are to security breaches and the steps they need to take to protect themselves. While both dial-up and broadband connections can be affected by such security breaches, an always-on broadband connection is undoubtedly an easier target. This is because the always-on nature of a broadband connection means that attacks and hacking can happen around the clock, raising the stakes by comparison with a computer that is only on for short periods. Luckily, there are many tools available to make broadband connections secure and attractive to users and potential users. |
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| Big debate over small packets | ||
8th, September, 2005
Fernando Gont is nothing if not tenacious. Earlier this year, the Argentinian researcher highlighted several attacks that could disrupt network connections using the Internet control message protocol, or ICMP, and proposed four changes to the structure and handling of network-data packets that would essentially eliminate the risk. |
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| Cisco Issues Fixes for Vulnerable Web Routers | ||
8th, September, 2005
Cisco alerted its customers Wednesday about a serious security flaw in many of its Internet routers, which serve as key intersections in channeling Web and e-mail traffic from point to point. Cisco Systems Inc., based in San Jose, Calif., warned that attackers could use the flaw to seize control over specified vulnerable routers—not most routers currently in use. |
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| MS wrong on security claims: Red Hat | ||
6th, September, 2005
Red Hat is accusing Microsoft of getting its facts wrong in its latest attack on Linux security. In an update on security at Microsoft's recent world-wide partner conference, the company's security head Mike Nash took aim at Linux to single out Red Hat. |
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| OpenSSH update fixes recent vulnerabilities | ||
5th, September, 2005
The first fix prevents "GatewayPorts" from being "incorrectly activated for dynamic ('-D') port forwardings when no listen address was explicitly specified," according to the changelog. The update also prevents GSSAPI credentials being "delegated to users who log in with methods other than GSSAPI authentication (e.g. public key) when the client requests it." The update also includes a host of bug fixes, improvements and added features according to the announcement. |
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| Red Hat Unveils IT Courses | ||
7th, September, 2005
Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions to the Enterprise, announced the addition of Institute of Advanced Computing Management (IACM) to their Authorised Training Partner Network, which extends across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Red Hat's complete range of Training and Certification programs will now be available at IACM. |
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| Security moves back into top 5 IT priorities | ||
7th, September, 2005
With Labor Day weekend quickly vanishing into a memory, the team has just finished compiling this month's IT priorities data. The big news is that what happened last month with security is now pretty much undone. It is back in the top 5 list, just barely edging out IT management for the fifth position (it was in fourth back in July). Software infrastructure and hardware upgrades also swapped positions and are in second and third respectively. As usual, wired and wireless projects are up on top as organizations buy into data and voice network convergence and install wireless networking equipment. Overall, things are looking good. According to the US Commerce Department, in Q2 2005, businesses spent 17.3% more on computers and peripheral equipment than they did in Q2 2004. |
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| Email security - what are the issues? | ||
8th, September, 2005
As email becomes more prevalent in the market, the importance of email security becomes more significant. In particular, the security implications associated with the management of email storage, policy enforcement, auditing, archiving and data recovery. |
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| Popular policies: keeping storage secure | ||
9th, September, 2005
Secure storage of data has always been essential for any organisation, of whatever size. In the past this involved accurate filing of paper records, and then keeping the physical archive secure – whether it was simply locking a filing cabinet, or guarding an entire building. |
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| The Mobility Threat | ||
5th, September, 2005
We live in an era where mobile devices are being used by all levels of society. Today, it is fairly common to see a CEO or a school kid carrying a PDA or mobile phone. According to a survey by Infocomm Authority of Singapore (IDA), the penetration rate of mobile phones in Singapore has grown to 91 percent in 2004. Sophisticated PDA phones and other mobile devices such as the Blackberry are actually miniaturised PCs and they have become ubiquitous. |
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