Latest security news.
Mozilla rushes out second Firefox patch this month, 07/31/07: Mozilla has patched a pair of nasty flaws in its Firefox browser, two weeks after security researchers first started posting code that showed how the flaws could be exploited in attacks.
Utility evades Vista kernel defenses, 07/30/07: A security feature in the 64-bit version of Windows Vista can be easily circumvented with a free utility that loads unsigned drivers into the kernel, according to researchers at Symantec.
Linux vendor strengthens smartphone security, 07/31/07: Linux software vendor a la Mobile has released a security component that is designed to protect smartphones running the company’s mobile operating system.
Symantec’s ‘Dark Vision’ mines carder sites, 07/31/07: Researchers at Symantec have developed a system that mines underground Web sites and chat rooms for sensitive information that is being sold.
BreakingPoint unveils BPS-1000 network-test appliance, 07/31/07: Start-up BreakingPoint Systems on Tuesday unveiled its first product, a network-performance and -security test appliance called the BPS-1000, designed to evaluate routers and switches.
Review: Symantec tops the NAC ticket with its breadth of coverage, 07/30/07: No silver bullet put Symantec Network Access Control on the top of the heap. Rather it edged out the competition for its breadth of coverage in the areas of deployment options, end point assessments and flexible policy creation.
Deploying NAC: Challenges and alternatives, 07/30/07: What are some of the challenges in deploying NAC? What are the alternatives for LAN security?
Network product bargains: Where do you turn to for bargains? Are pricing structures from major vendors a nightmare? What’s your best deal, ever? Join the discussion.
