Microsoft patches Patchguard; Spouse-vs.-spouse cyberspying

Security News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Credant Technologies Majority Say iPods are a Security Risk In a recent survey hundreds of IT executives were asked how they view and use portable storage and media devices. And they were also asked how they protect their corporate data from these potentially troubling devices. While 67% of respondents say they believe iPods are a threat today only 12% are taking security measures to stop data leakage. Click here to get the full survey report. Network World's Security News Alert, 08/17/07 Microsoft patches Patchguard, miss Purple Pill, 08/17/07: Microsoft has updated its 64-bit kernel protection for Windows Vista, which most of us know as PatchGuard, but which Microsoft calls Kernel Patch Protection. Vista stricken by embarrassing gadget hole, 08/15/07: Security vendor Finjan has claimed the credit for spotting an embarrassing flaw in Windows Vista, which Microsoft only patched this week in its monthly updates. Spouse-vs.-spouse cyberspying dangerous, possibly illegal, 08/16/07: Increasing use of stealthy surveillance software for computers and phones is raising legal concerns and alarm among those who help victims of domestic violence. Network World Buyer's Guides Find the right products for your enterprise - fast. With seven categories - security, storage, convergence and VoIP, network infrastructure, network applications, wireless and LAN/WAN management - you can quickly pinpoint the hardware or software you need. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features and make the best purchase decisions for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Buyer's Guides now. Cisco gives away its security tool Cisco offers up its Safe Mapping and Reporting Tool as an open source software on Sourceforge. Cisco VPN Client for Windows bug could allow for unauthorized privilege escalation Cisco is warning of two flaws in its VPN Client for Windows that could allow unprivileged users elevate their privileges to those of LocalSystem account. Security for communications server Microsoft Subnet blogger Rand Morimoto has info for a user seeking security advice. NSA spying program argued at court hearing, 08/16/07: A U.S. appeals court agreed on Wednesday to weigh a government motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the National Security Agency (NSA) monitored phone lines and e-mails without a warrant, but judges asked a government lawyer tough questions over the issue. 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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