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Stuxnet Worm Shows Persistence Of Default Password Vulnerability
The fast-moving Stuxnet worm targets Siemens industrial automation controls via default passwords, yet Siemens recommends that customers not change those passwords. Not a Siemens customer? You're not off the hook. Default passwords may well be more of an issue at your company than you know.
Secure Browsing Good If Done Well And Easily
Virtualization-based browser-securing solutions like Dell KACE's new Secure Browser can help companies and individuals browse the web more securely... but not securely enough to forget about vigilance.
Windows Shortcut Threat Spreads Via USB Drives
A Microsoft advisory warns of a new threat aimed at its Windows Shell, particularly at the way Windows handles shortcuts. The likeliest exploit uses AutoRun to launch malware. All versions of Windows are believed to be vulnerable.
Mozilla Sniffer Firefox Add-On Steals Passwords
Mozilla Sniffer, a little-used and now disabled Firefox add-on, turns out be a log-in thief and has been disabled by Mozilla. Additionally the Firefox-maker disabled earlier versions of CoolPreviews, another, more popular add-on which carried vulnerabilities that could enable remote takeovers. Time to take a long look at your company's browser add-ons policy.
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Google Seeks Redefinition Of 'Responsible Disclosure'
Arguing that speedy software fixes enhance user security, Google wants the security community to change vulnerability disclosure practices.
McAfee Releases Mac Security Tools
Internet Security and Family Protection for Apple Mac aimed at making Web browsing safer.
Cybersecurity Expert Shortage Puts U.S. At Risk
Presidential commission proposes overhauling certifications to increase cybersecurity professional quality and quantity.
Adobe Plans Security Sandbox For Reader
Windows users can look forward to improved malware protection in Adobe's Reader software.
Dell KACE Offers Free Secure Browser
To protect against web malware, Dell KACE's new free Secure Browser virtualizes a browser and restricts direct and cross-site access to dangerous or inappropriate websites.
IBM Adds Web App Firewall To IPS Appliances
The 4.1 firmware release for the Security Network Intrusion Prevention System line of appliances includes client-side application protection, data security, web application protection and application control.
Malware Spreading Via USB Drives
The Stuxnet rootkit launches even with AutoRun and AutoPlay disabled and is known to affect Windows 7 Enterprise Edition x86 operating systems.
McAfee Launches Identity Theft Protection Service
The subscription service includes daily monitoring of the three major credit-reporting agencies, public records, Internet scanning and suspicious activity alerts.
Casper Speeds Backup Cloning Of PGP Encrypted Drives
Version 2.0 works with Windows 7, PGP Whole Disk Encryption version 10 and can create browsable, bootable encrypted backups.
Mozilla Disables Firefox Add-On, Recommends Upgrade
The disabled Mozilla Sniffer was intercepting login data and transmitting it to a third-party website; upgrading to the latest version of the CoolPreviews add-on is recommended due to security vulnerability.
Aprigo Secures Google Docs
The SaaS service provides IT governance for a company's Google Docs, to identify files at risk of exposure to unauthorized users inside or outside the company.
Cybercrime Threats Gaining Complexity
As current attacks become less effective, there's a corresponding increase in more difficult-to-detect combined attacks, finds M86 study.
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