Newest IE bug could be next Conficker, says researcher

Microsoft may have known about critical IE bug for months; When private information and business concerns collide Security Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile Sponsored by BigFix It Power Management Strategies that Save Successful power management policies deployed at enterprise scale promise numerous benefits including: Power cost savings,Environmental dividends, Rebates, Integration opportunities, Download this whitepaper and discover the building blocks of a successful IT Power Management policy and how this policy can align with your business's green initiatives. Spotlight Story Newest IE bug could be next Conficker, says researcher The critical flaw that Microsoft confirmed on Monday -- but has yet to patch -- is a prime candidate for another Conficker-scale attack, a security researcher said. Read full story Related News: Microsoft may have known about critical IE bug for months The vulnerability that sent Microsoft scrambling yesterday and is being used by hackers now to attack Internet Explorer (IE) users may have been reported 18 months ago or more. When private information and business concerns collide I often advise IT professionals of the need to step up to working with their companies as strategic advisors around technology-related issues. This means helping business folk understand the strategic and practical implications of new technologies — and recommending policies that make sense in light of what technology makes possible. Dartmouth security researchers: PKI's not so hard Dartmouth University researchers have received Department of Homeland Security funding to make public key infrastructure easier to use for those looking to secure and authenticate network transactions. 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