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Microsoft Binary Planting Bug: What You Need to Know

Written on 24 Aug, 2010 at 17:53 in Security | viewed 29 views times | 0 Comments

Microsoft released a security advisory in response to a potential exploit, known as DLL preloading or binary planting, which has been found to impact hundreds of third-party Windows applications–possibly including software developed by Microsoft itself. Unfortunately, this isn’t a simple... (Continue reading)

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Hackers see the cloud as ripe territory

Written on 24 Aug, 2010 at 17:53 in Security | viewed 26 views times | 0 Comments

Survey conducted at last month’s Defcon finds that hackers see the cloud as ripe for the taking and don’t believe that cloud vendors are doing enough to secure it. Read more at: CNET News – Security Link to this post!... (Continue reading)

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Microsoft Binary Planting Bug: What You Need to Know

Written on 24 Aug, 2010 at 17:53 in Security | viewed 21 views times | 0 Comments

Microsoft released a security advisory in response to a potential exploit, known as DLL preloading or binary planting, which has been found to impact hundreds of third-party Windows applications–possibly including software developed by Microsoft itself. Unfortunately, this isn’t a simple... (Continue reading)

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‘Freemium’ antivirus firm Avast gets funding boost

Written on 24 Aug, 2010 at 17:53 in Security | viewed 29 views times | 0 Comments

Security vendor has received a 0 million investment from private equity firm Summit Partners, in exchange for a minority stake in the company. Read more at: CNET News – Security Link to this post!... (Continue reading)

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Insider Threat Deep Dive – Combating the Enemy Within

Written on 24 Aug, 2010 at 16:19 in Security | viewed 22 views times | 0 Comments

Stop unscrupulous insiders. A clever criminal can lull the boss into believing nothing is amiss. Systems designed to monitor the network for patterns of criminal or destructive behavior are much harder to fool. Learn how to put the right countermeasures... (Continue reading)

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Microsoft warns about application security flaw

Written on 24 Aug, 2010 at 2:17 in Security | viewed 32 views times | 0 Comments

The software maker says that it is looking into an issue that may leave many Windows programs subject to an attack mechanism known as DLL preloading, or binary planting. Originally posted at Beyond Binary Read more at: CNET News –... (Continue reading)

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The real iTunes fraud vulnerability: Gullible users

Written on 24 Aug, 2010 at 0:44 in Security | viewed 26 views times | 0 Comments

Despite reports, iTunes hasn’t been compromised and the company isn’t aware of any sudden increase in fraudulent transactions, sources tell All Things Digital. Originally posted at News – Apple Read more at: CNET News – Security Link to this post!... (Continue reading)

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Apple can’t stop ongoing iTunes charge scam

Written on 23 Aug, 2010 at 20:03 in Security | viewed 32 views times | 0 Comments

Users of Apple’s iTunes services should keep a close eye on PayPal and credit card statements for fraudulent iTunes charges. Read more at: Security Link to this post!... (Continue reading)

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Adopt this PCI DSS compliance credo: Trust, but verify

Written on 23 Aug, 2010 at 16:56 in Security | viewed 33 views times | 0 Comments

Yes, verification comes with a price, but it will more than likely be much lower than the price of a highly publicized security breach. Read more at: Security Link to this post!... (Continue reading)

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Google Street View cars back too soon, says French watchdog

Written on 23 Aug, 2010 at 15:23 in Security | viewed 27 views times | 0 Comments

Google said its Street View cars resumed their photography of French streets on Friday, annoying the French data protection authority, which launched an investigation into the privacy implications of the service earlier this year. Read more at: Security Link to... (Continue reading)

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