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Rootkit threatens Cisco routers
Cisco and the security community are debating the reality of rootkits attacking the Cisco's Internetwork Operating System (IOS) after a researcher presented a proof of concept attack, which threatens Cisco routers and voice over IP phones. Read more »
Antivirus is 'completely wasted money': Cisco CSO
Companies are wasting money on security processes — such as applying patches and using antivirus software — which just don't work, according to Cisco's chief security officer John Stewart. Read more »
Cisco flaws may cripple networks
Three security holes in the software that runs Cisco Systems' routers and switches could let miscreants disrupt computer networks, including the Internet. Read more »
Is whitelisting the new blacklisting?
The IT security industry has come to a frank realisation that the current approach to preventing malware is simply not working. Is whitelisting, which is the reverse of our current approach, the answer? Read more »
Microsoft fixes DNS flaw but warns of Word attacks
Microsoft is warning that a Word flaw is being used for targeted attacks, and has also issued four 'important' patches, including one for a potentially serious DNS flaw in the latest Patch Tuesday bulletin. Read more »
Apple DNS patch not complete
Apple's Domain Name System patch for Mac OS X systems is not completely effective, according to security experts. Read more »
Massive, coordinated DNS patch released
A security researcher has responsibly disclosed a fundamental flaw within the Domain Name System (DNS), the addressing scheme behind the common names used on the Internet. Read more »
Telstra, CommBank, DoD in secret cyberwar games
In an unknown location, a handful of Australia's best known companies and government agencies are undertaking secret tests in a mock cyberwar, as the country's infrastructure comes under attack in a simulated online war named Cyber Storm II. Read more »
Exposing software flaws -- no easy job
Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability. Read more »
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Find free certification resources
When you're strapped for cash, you have to go back to the basics to obtain the certification study resources you need. Here are some tips for finding free study aids. Read more »
Use these tips to plan a successful certification campaign
To successfully complete an IT certification, you'll need to do enough (but not too much) studying, and you'll need to plan a realistic timeline for the project. These tips will help you handle these tasks and get set for test day. Read more »
New weapons in the war against DoS attacks
Industry watchdog groups are warning that denial of service attacks are becoming more destructive each year. Learn about some new tools you can add to your arsenal of DoS defenses to help safeguard your enterprise. Read more »
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Certification Nation
-- Is a lack of certification really a hole in a developers resume? Are certificates become part of the way of life for software developers, or are we beginning to see the light? Read more »
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