DNS problem linked to DDoS attacks gets worse Internet security experts say that misconfigured DSL and cable modems are worsening a well-known problem with the Internet's DNS (domain name system), making it easier for hackers to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against their victims. Guarding against database anti-forensics Database hacking has gone mainstream and is becoming harder to detect because of the increasingly sophisticated anti-forensic procedures hackers use to cover their tracks. EU-US accord on SWIFT data hits political snag Some of Europe's largest countries are backing away from a controversial draft agreement being negotiated with the U.S. that would allow that country's antiterrorism agencies access to the personal financial data of millions of European citizens, it emerged Friday. Cyber-Ark unveils tool for managing Windows, Unix systems Cyber-Ark Software introduced a single tool that can manage accounts that have privileged access on both Windows and Unix systems. GAO: Los Alamos National Lab's cybersecurity lacking Cybersecurity efforts to protect a leading U.S. nuclear laboratory's classified computer network remain lacking even after a series of security lapses, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Flash flaw puts most sites, users at risk, say researchers Hackers can exploit a flaw in Adobe's Flash to compromise nearly every Web site that allows users to upload content, including Google's Gmail, then launch silent attacks on visitors to those sites, security researchers said today. Web Site Security Holes Make Case for Protection Two-thirds of the sites that tend to care most about security still have serious unfixed vulnerabilities, according to an analysis from web security firm WhiteHat Security. InfoWorld's top 10 emerging enterprise technologies 2009's up-and-coming technologies for business that will have the greatest impact in years to come November giveaways Cisco Subnet is giving away free books on VMware vSphere security. Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons and free books on Exchange Server 2010. Google Subnet is giving away free books on Android app development. Entry forms can be found on the main contest page. Trivia answers are revealed on each main Subnet page. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are |
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