Monday, August 27, 2007

The Fred Security System; Attackers probing for vulnerable Windows servers

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Network World's Security News Alert, 08/27/07

The Fred Security System, 08/23/07: I wish FRED was a high-tech acronym for something like Find, Resist, Examine and Destroy, but it's not. "Fred" means the person in your office who seems a bit smarter about technology than the rest of the folks on the payroll. Fred could be short for Frederick or Winifred. Your Fred could be Sam or Pat because the name or gender isn't important, just the competence to handle some simple security chores.

Attackers probing for vulnerable Windows servers, 08/23/07: Attackers are probing for Windows servers running Trend Micro's ServerProtect antivirus software, researchers warned.

Mobile workforce leaves networks vulnerable, survey says, 08/24/07: Security configuration management tools don't always protect the network from malware on infected mobile machines, according to survey of 450 IT leaders.

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Intel improves desktop security with vPro upgrade, 08/27/07: Intel released an upgrade to its vPro bundle of automated PC management features on Monday, saying the new package delivers better IT security than the original product launched last year.

First California, now New York City lets pensioner info slip, 08/23/07: The past few days have turned out to be a tad unlucky for some retirees.

Watchguard heats UTMs with new Fireware, 08/23/07: Unified threat management (UTM) specialist Watchguard has upgraded the security features of its FireBox X e-Series appliances with the second significant firmware refresh in six months.

Spam fighters hit criminals' weak spot, 08/24/07: For years, spam haters have relied on junk-mail filters and Internet blacklists, but lately, some are saying it's time for a change in tactics.

Don't be a phish, 08/23/07: I understand the concept of Internet phishing and newer Web browsers sometimes ask me if I want to check whether a Web site is a phishing site, but what the heck is Internet Spear Phishing?

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Senior Editor Ellen Messmer covers security for Network World. E-mail Ellen.



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