eEye has just released a free MS06-040 vulnerability scanner for you network admins out there. It will tell you what machines are vulnerable. It comes in a 16 and 256 IP version. This might come in handy if you need to quickly audit a network for vulnerable systems. Network Security | IT Security | Vulnerability […]
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I guess it is just a matter of time…a worm is about to be released we can all feel it coming. New module is even been released for Metasploit..so now the script kiddies can have some fun too. By the way if you haven’t patched for MS06-040..do it now! Slashdot | Microsoft Bracing for Worm
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As I am sure all of you have heard in the news about the bomb plot that was recently uncovered in London. What is now starting to happen becuase of this is that all electronic devices with a battery will most likely be banned from all flights. This will dramatically change the way people fly…could
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This is really scary..as having AOL installed on your machine isn’t scary enough! Privacy of personal search data should never be disclosed as it can lead to all kinds of bad things. If I were an AOL subscriber..I would dump them in a heartbeat. AOL search data identified individuals
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Microsoft patch Tuesday brings us another very critical vunerability that needs to be patched ASAP! This one has the potential to be developed into a huge worm: SANS – Internet Storm Center – Cooperative Cyber Threat Monitor And Alert System Note: Even though this article says Windows SP2 can block this…patching should still occur regardless!
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Looking for a free, open source host based IDS which also runs on Windows and Linux? Check out OSSEC: OSSEC HIDS – Open Source Security I will be installing this in a few days to give you my review. It look very promising! Kinda like Cisco CSA for the masses…hmmm..here is a good review on
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Good write up and pics below on DefCon going on right now in Las Vegas. If you don’t know, DefCon is the largest black hat/white hat/fed hacker conference in the US. Hoping next year I can get this on my training schedule! Gotta love that “Wall of Sheep”..lol. DefCon: Friday Insanity!
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Scary things those pesky proxy servers…Not only is this a problem for college networks but it is a major issue for corporate IT security as well. The majority of corporate networks are now starting to block Myspace. Especially with the recent “Flash banner ad Worm” that hit Myspace not long ago. These proxy sites allow
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So this is seriously cool..you have heard of “War Driving” and “War Flying”, etc…how about “War Rocketing”? Only at DEFCON: War driving by rocket at 6,800 feet
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Finally, MS is taking Vista to the wolves! It’s about time. Nothing better then the worlds formost hackers taking stab at MS’s upcoming OS. Will this make Vista more secure? Only time will tell but it is a much better strategy then what MS has done in the past. CNN.com – Microsoft to hackers: Take
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