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MySQL worm halted
A worm exploiting weak database passwords on Windows computers had essentially stopped spreading on Friday, after the systems infected with the program were cut off from the control of several central computers. Read more »
US Homeland Security still infected with Trojans?
The man in charge of IT security for the US Homeland Security department may lose his job after the revelations that his department's IT systems have misconfigured firewalls, suspicious botnet activity, trojans and virus infections. Read more »
Worm hijacks open source database
Thousands of MySQL servers around the world are being infected with a worm which could facilitate a massive denial-of-service attack. Read more »
BusinessWeek site hacked
Hackers have broken into BusinessWeek's online site and set up an attack scenario in which visitors to a section of the site could have their own computers compromised and their data stolen, a security researcher said on Monday in the US. 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 »
Sample virus targets Windows and Linux
Virus writers have crafted another example of malicious software that can infect computers running Windows or Linux. Read more »
McAfee automates Google hacking
McAfee has released an update to its tool that uses Google to automatically search for security holes in Web sites. Read more »
Security group names top software risks
A security organisation published its fourth annual list of the most vulnerable software on Wednesday, putting network administrators on notice that they need to check their systems. Read more »
Security tool aims to stop drive-by installs
Veterans of antispyware specialist PestPatrol have developed a new tool that throws up roadblocks for so-called drive-by installs of malicious code onto vulnerable PCs. Read more »
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Secure SQL Server: Installing for security
Securing SQL Server is vital to the design of any database system. Learn how to install SQL securely, protect data, and ensure its validity. Read more »
Allocate adequate funds to protect your network
When it comes to security, companies get what they pay for. Here is a recent troubleshooting experience and explanation of why there should be no room for exceptions in your security budget. Read more »
Java's future lies in FOSS
Australian developer Brandon Franklin says the time is now for Sun to make Java available under a free software licence. Read more »
Knowledge is power against hacker schemes
Most IT managers neglect to tell users how to avoid falling prey to the dangerous hacker technique of social engineering. Here's what you need to know. Read more »
Removing a tricky hacker tool
Antivirus programs are good at detecting and removing many threats, but some lethal files and hackerware can slip through the cracks. How do you get rid of a hacker tool that you can't delete? Read more »
Open-source Visionary: Linux red-flags to fall
Linux developers will cure corporate buyers of any lingering Linux phobias according to open-source guru, Dan Frye. Read more »
Cyber-bludging special: Acceptable usage
There's no shortage of tools to monitor and filter employees' use of the Internet and IT resources. Read more »
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