VoIP hacker talks; Why virtual honeypots are sweet

Security News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Sendio White Paper: Can You Trust Your Inbox? Your email is a vital part of everyday business productivity. But is also an extremely dangerous application, delivering viruses, worms, identity thefts and more to your computer daily. In this free report, you'll learn about the top email spam myths, and why believing them can put your business data at serious risk. Network World's Security News Alert, 08/13/07 VoIP hacker talks: Service provider nets easy pickings, 08/10/07: A combination of simple dictionary and brute-force attacks in combination with Google hacking enabled a criminal pair to break into VoIP-provider networks and steal $1 million worth of voice minutes, says one of the duo who has pleaded guilty to his crimes. Why virtual honeypots are sweet, 08/10/07: Authors of new book on “Virtual Honeypots” discusses latest security tools. U.S. gov't plans changes in air passenger screening, 08/10/07: A proposed revamp of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security air passenger screening program offers improved privacy protections, but the agency still has a ways to go, said one privacy advocate. Network World Security Buyer's Guide Find the right security products for your enterprise - fast. From anti-spam to wireless LAN security, our Buyer's Guides have detailed information on hundreds of products in more than 20 categories. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features to make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Security Buyer's Guide now. Career Education Corp. adopts data-leak prevention strategy, 08/09/07: Career Education Corp., which operates 80 postsecondary schools in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, has begun deploying data-leak-prevention technologies to protect sensitive student information, becoming one of the first in the education realm known to be using “extrusion detection.” Mirage makes NAC device for small offices, 08/09/07: Mirage Networks is introducing a smaller, inexpensive, branch-office network-access-control device for sites with a maximum of 15 employees, making it possible to extend NAC to locations where previously it might not have been cost-effective. U.K. report questions role of ISPs in online safety, 08/10/07: A new report on Internet safety has concluded ISPs should take more responsibility for online security since end users are often lax. Bug bounty program answers critics, 08/09/07: The man who launched both of the security industry's major bug bounty programs Thursday defended the idea of paying for vulnerabilities, but also said he has responded to critics by putting a tighter lid on bug details to make sure they don't fall into the wrong hands. Apple patches Mac Pro, iMac software, 08/09/07: Apple has shipped software updates for its newly-introduced iMac and for its pro-grade desktop, the Mac Pro. Tyson Kopczynski blog: The mystery of certificate roaming: Using PKI with Active Directory always creates the same dilemma. How much space does it require as it grows? This Microsoft Subnet solves the mystery. What's the best bargain on enterprise network products you've ever gotten? Bought a bunch of Cisco routers for a song? Nabbed Windows Vista (legally) for a great price? We know people love to brag about saving money. Here's your chance to show your peers just how smart or lucky you've been. And if there are lessons to be learned here, all the better. We plan to write a story based on the best stuff. Join the discussion.

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