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Open source intrusion detector flawed

Snort, the open-source intrusion-detection software, is vulnerable to hackers, its developers said this week. Read more »

Exploit published for popular network tool

An exploit has been published that could take advantage of a flaw in Snort, a popular open-source intrusion protection system, according to a security group. Read more »

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Did Ballmer hint at a Windows AppStore?

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer yesterday appeared to hint at the possibility of a Windows application marketplace that would be similar to the Apple iPhone AppStore. But the idea is not without its share of problems. Read more »

Configure Snort to log packets to MySQL

We will look at configuring Snort to log packets to a remote MySQL server where a graphical Web interface can be used to view captured packets and statistics. Read more »

Detect intruders on your network with Snort

Snort is a Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS), which can view and analyse packets on a network to determine whether or not a system is being attacked by remote. Read more »

Security: The next Web services battleground

The Web services movement is intensifying its focus on security--and additional vendors are now vying for a spot in the network security space. Not surprisingly, Microsoft is positioned smack in the middle of the fray. 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 »

Win2K: Installing an open-source IDS

Don't let hackers overrun your network undetected. Here's how to install the open source intrusion detection system called Snort so you can catch the attackers before they get away. Read more »

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