About Net Security: June 3, 2009

Net Security In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP It's June already?!?!? Seriously? Wow. This year is cruising along. I'll keep this short so you can get back to paying attention to your life before the rest of 2009 slips away. There is an unpatched flaw with Microsoft DirectShow which is being exploited in the wild that you should be aware of. There was also good news this week from the White House related to taking cyber security and protecting our Internet infrastructure more seriously, and security guidance from CIS for using the iPhone more securely.   In the Spotlight Locking Down the iPhone The Apple iPhone has been a tremendous success for Apple and for AT&T Wireless in the consumer arena. It has had some issues competing in the enterprise though. Regardless of their 'official' acceptance in the enterprise, many users have iPhones and may be using them to connect with internal network resources, or to store or transmit sensitive company...read more              More Topics Follow Me on Twitter Predators on Social Networks Product Review: PrevX Edge 3.0 Product Review: Norton Internet Security 2009 Free Packet Sniffers Solving the Spam Epidemic Profile: NMap Scanner White House Takes on Cyber Security President Obama has declared that securing cyberspace a top priority. The President is expected to give a speech today outlining the goals for the United States to lead, or at least keep pace, with technology and be able to attract and retain tech-savvy businesses and workers...read more   Microsoft DirectShow Vulnerability A vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow is reportedly being exploited in the wild. Microsoft has issued a security advisory for the flaw (971778). The affected code was removed in more recent operating systems, so Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista (and Windows 7 for those using the Beta or RC versions of the newest operating system) are not...read more     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Internet / Network Security Ads It Security Policies Cyber Security News Security Paper Hacker Secure PC Security Tests Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Wireless / Networking Antivirus Software Focus on Windows Email internet   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Net Security newsletter as security.world@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=netsecurity&e=security.world@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.