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WhiteHat Report Finds Web Site Security Vulnerabilities Persist

WhiteHat Security's latest report on Web site security shows cross-site scripting remains the most common Web site vulnerability. But cross-site forgery requests also made WhiteHat's list of top 10 Web site security flaws. On a positive note, the majority of the vulnerabilities discovered by WhiteHat Read More...

Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008 5:54 PM from Security - RSS Feeds | (Comments Off)

Apple iPhone Passcode Bypass Made Public

The passcode feature on the latest version of Apple's iPhone can be bypassed in a few simple steps. Apple issued a fix for the issue when it released iPhone v1.1.3 back in January. While iPhone users wait for another fix, information about an easy workaround has been made available. - The passcode feature Read More...

Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008 3:08 PM from Security - RSS Feeds | (Comments Off)

Private Browsing And The Enterprise

In an enterprise privacy is good, but only in moderation. New hyper-privacy features need to be controlled by IT. - The rumors were right: Internet Explorer 8 will have new privacy features akin to those in Apple Safari. What role should they play in the enterprise? InPrivate Browsing ( quot;Private Read More...

Posted Wednesday, August 27, 2008 11:34 AM from Security - RSS Feeds | (Comments Off)

Attackers Targeting Linux Infrastructures With Rootkit to Steal SSH Keys

U.S.-CERT is warning of attacks targeting Linux-based infrastructures using compromised SSH keys. After access is gained to the system, local kernel exploits are used to gain root access. A rootkit is then installed to steal more SSH keys. The attack could be related to a flaw affecting Debian-based Read More...

Posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 8:06 PM from Security - RSS Feeds | (Comments Off)

Active attacks using stolen SSH keys, (Tue, Aug 26th)

The US-CERT is reporting that there is active attacks against Linux environments using stolen SSH ke ...(more)... Share Post: Read More...

Posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:44 PM from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green | (Comments Off)

Why Can't Google Stop Malware Ads on Adwords?

The last week or two has seen an unfettered flow of advertising for malicious software on Google's networks. How come Google can't stop it? - People make a lot of technical matters in security, but the most important force behind malware is social engineering, not some vulnerability or bad design. The Read More...

Posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 2:57 PM from Security - RSS Feeds | (Comments Off)

Bank Details of 1 Million Customers Sold on eBay

Personal details of more than 1 million customers of Royal Bank of Scotland, American Express and NatWest are found on a computer sold on auction site eBay. - By Avril Ormsby LONDON (Reuters) - Account holders' personal details have been found on a computer sold on eBay, banks said on Tuesday, adding Read More...

Posted Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:09 PM from Security - RSS Feeds | (Comments Off)

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WhiteHat Report Finds Web Site Security Vulnerabilities Persist

Apple iPhone Passcode Bypass Made Public

Private Browsing And The Enterprise

Attackers Targeting Linux Infrastructures With Rootkit to Steal SSH Keys

Active attacks using stolen SSH keys, (Tue, Aug 26th)

Why Can't Google Stop Malware Ads on Adwords?

Bank Details of 1 Million Customers Sold on eBay

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