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Yahoo! IM, Kerberos, Firefox, and Kaspersky AV vulnerabilities: This week will see five or more Microsoft Security Bulletins which I will cover in my monthly Locksmith column and newsletter. There is no real word yet as to the content except that there will be one or more security patches and some non-security patches. But,...; Tags: Security, Instant Messaging, Im, Authentication, Antivirus; Blog posts 2007-04-08
Critical IE vulnerability remains unpatched: Microsoft still hasn't patched a serious Internet Explorer vulnerability, and malicious hackers are taking advantage of the fact. In addition, a remote code execution threat has surfaced in Real Networks RealPlayer. Get the details about these and other security issues in this edition of the IT Locksmith. Redmond may...; Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, John McCormick, Web browsers, SECURITY, vulnerability, window, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Situation, Microsoft Corp., SuSE, Secunia Advisory 15546, FrSIRT, OpenPKG, Internet; Technical articles 2005-12-05
Critical vulnerabilities surface in IE and HP-UX: August was a typically slow month on the security front, but a couple threats still managed to sneak through. In this edition of the IT Locksmith, John McCormick tells you about new vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer and HP-UX systems. While it was typically slow on the security front for...; Tags: HP-UX, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Internet Explorer, John McCormick, FrSIRT, Microsoft Windows, UNIX, Servers, Web browsers, Operating systems, Java, vulnerability, Microsoft Windows XP, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Job, Solution, Information Technology, T-Mobile, Threat, Clusty Job Web Site, Security, Internet, Software, Hardware; Technical articles 2005-09-02

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Get up to speed on Microsoft's October security bulletins: fewer threats loom on the horizon - AGAINWell, another week, another Microsoft threat!But are things really that bad?I stick with what I wrote in last week’s discussion, things just don’t seem as bad these days and a quick look at some of the major security firm’s ratings (such as frsirt.com)...; Tags: critical threat, Microsoft Corp., security, Tech Locksmith; Discussion threads 2005-10-24
Don't let these browser threats ruin your online shopping: Just in time for the year's busiest online shopping period, a new vulnerability has surfaced in popular Web browsers. In addition, a pair of threats has emerged in Mac OS X. John McCormick has the details about the latest security threats in this edition of the IT Locksmith. The...; Tags: Secunia, John McCormick, Apple Mac OS X, Web browsers, SECURITY, Operating systems, vulnerability, Web browser, password, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Threat, CVE-2006-6061, Secunia Security Advisory 23012, Apple Mac OS, Software, Internet; Technical articles 2006-11-27

Microsoft releases three critical bulletins but ignores Word flaws: *nixA reminder to *nix managers, if you want me to continue and expand UNIX and Linux vulnerability coverage you need to let me know you are interested by posting comments here.Other Related OS'sIf your looking to expand your coverage, consider adding M$ Terminal Services in your reviews. Not only...; Tags: linux, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Word, security, Tech Locksmith; Discussion threads 2007-01-16
Security news roundup: November 12: Here's a collection of recent security vulnerabilities and alerts, which covers the release of PHP 5.2.5, multiple vulnerabilities discovered in phpMyAdmin, and various security updates released by SUSE. PHP 5.2.5 released Version 5.2.5 of the PHP scripting language has been released. Other than...; Tags: Solution, Vulnerability, PHP, SuSE, Scripting Languages, Security, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Paul Mah; Blog posts 2007-11-12
Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape exploit code: posted."Mozilla/Firefox/Netscape Browsers IDN URI Buffer OverflowDescription: Exploit code has been publicly posted for the IDN URIbuffer overflow in Mozilla, Firefox and Netscape browsers"Exploit Codehttp://www.frsirt.com/exploits/20050922.PwnZilla.phpThis exploit was reported last week, the code was released this week.but not to worry:"FireFox, Mozilla and Thunderbird Remote Command InjectionAffected:On UNIX platforms:Mozilla Firefox 1.0.6 and priorMozilla...; Tags: Web browsers, E-mail clients, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Firefox; Discussion threads 2005-09-23
Waiting for Patch Tuesday? Get up to speed on other security threats: Microsoft is planning on a hefty Patch Tuesday this month, with up to a dozen security bulletins in the works. But before you get embroiled in applying all those patches, make sure you're up to date on the rest of the security threats out there. John McCormick's here to help...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Skype Technologies S.A., Microsoft Corp., John McCormick, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, security, vulnerability, McAfee Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Secunia, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Information Technology, Threat, Secunia Advisory 21910, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Software, Hardware; Technical articles 2006-10-09
Security news roundup: November 9: Here's a collection of recent security vulnerabilities and alerts, which covers vulnerabilities discovered in Sun Solaris, the availability of official documentation from Apple on Leopard's firewall, and multiple overflow vulnerabilities in an ActiveX control associated with AOL Radio. Sun Solaris Mozilla JavaScript Engine Command Execution Vulnerabilities ...; Tags: Firewall, America Online Inc., Vulnerability, Radio, ActiveX Control, Apple Inc., Firewalls, Sun Solaris, Security, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Network Security, Operating Systems, Networking, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Paul Mah; Blog posts 2007-11-09
Security news roundup: November 8: Here's a collection of recent security vulnerabilities and alerts, which covers the availability of a hotfix and patch for vulnerabilities in Plone CMS and Xpdf respectively, and a remotely exploitable vulnerability in SSReader ActiveX control. Hotfix released for critical vulnerabilities in Plone CMS Updates...; Tags: Vulnerability, Plone, Buffer-overflow, Security, Paul Mah; Blog posts 2007-11-08
Photoshop File Threat - Did You Ever?: Just when you thought it was safe to do something online, we have an example which shows that there can be dangerous vulnerabilities in virtually any application.Im including this Photoshop file threat not because I think it will become some massive security threat to a lot of users but simply...; Tags: vulnerability, Threats, Threat Modeling, Security, Risk Management, It Management, Hacks, Hacking, Cybercrime, adobe, acrobat; Blog posts 2007-05-07
Critical new Internet Explorer vulnerability found: Secunia has released a security advisory detailing a new vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer 6 browser. John McCormick has the details in this edition of the IT Locksmith. A critical new threat has emerged in Internet Explorer 6, and no patch is yet available. At the other end...; Tags: Gentoo, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Cisco Systems Inc., Secunia, John McCormick, Patches, Web browsers, SECURITY, vulnerability, patch management, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Information Technology, Threat, Internet; Technical articles 2006-05-01
Is there media bias for Firefox over IE?: Is there media bias for Firefox over IE?article rootBIAS - for? or against?George,Old habits die hard. Like your predilection to defend Microsoft products ... regardless. In this case, you have identified an inconsistency and noted it. But ...There are significant differences between Firefox users and IE users. The vast majority...; Tags: Firefox Users, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, george ou, dlmeyer@..., off-topic, bias, payback, software; Discussion threads 2006-04-14
Threat surfaces in Adobe's Acrobat and Reader: Incidents on the Microsoft security front have slowed in the past week or two, but that doesn't mean the rest of the security scene has remained unaffected. John McCormick takes advantage of the lull to bring you up to speed on a potentially widespread Adobe Systems vulnerability, a slew of...; Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Acrobat, John McCormick, SECURITY, vulnerability, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Threat, Buffer-overrun Threat; Technical articles 2005-08-29
Spotlight shines on Firefox as Microsoft delays a critical bulletin: The delay of an anticipated critical security bulletin has kept Microsoft security news to a minimum, so this week's focus is on Firefox. With the release of a beta version and a newly discovered vulnerability, the alternative browser's getting a taste of what it means to be popular. John McCormick...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Corp., Mozilla Corp., John McCormick, Web browsers, Patches, patch, security bulletin, security, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Vulnerability, Problem, Web Browser, Internet; Technical articles 2005-09-19
Security news roundup: February 10: Here's a collection of recent security vulnerabilities and alerts, which covers a vulnerability in the multiuser version of the popular WordPress, a new release of the Windows client for Skype that fixes several vulnerabilities, critical vulnerabilities found in Sun's Java Runtime Environment, a memory corruption vulnerability found in IBM's DB2...; Tags: Attacker, Vulnerability, Skype Technologies S.A., Wordpress, News, IBM Corp., WordPress MU 1.3.1, Skype Security Bulletin, Security, Paul Mah; Blog posts 2008-02-10
X marks the spot: Hackers turn attention to Apple's OS: Hackers are increasingly focusing on Apple's Mac OS X, and the number of newly discovered vulnerabilities has surged. Such a switch could mean big implications for Apple's user base, which has traditionally not had to concern itself too much over security. John McCormick has the details in this edition of...; Tags: McAfee Inc., Apple Inc., Apple OS, John McCormick, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, operating system, antivirus, virus, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Apple Macintosh, Vulnerability, Hacker, X, Software; Technical articles 2006-05-08
Sony CD threats continue to emerge: Just when you thought it was safe to play holiday carols over the office network, a new malware threat has surfaced on even more Sony CDs. And virus and worm writers are getting into the spirit of the season as well with the release of a new IM threat. Get...; Tags: Sony Corp., CD, IM, John McCormick, Cyberthreats, Instant messaging, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Sony CD, malware, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Threat, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Internet, Online Communications; Technical articles 2005-12-12
How much spare time do you have?: How much spare time do you have?I work in a fairly small place - 50+ users, 3 sites, 5 servers. There are two of us in the IT dept. My job is basically to manage all the IT gear while my colleague handles more of a manager's role.He...; Tags: downtime, Garret`, information technology, job, monitor, off-topic, server, serverS, spare time; Discussion threads 2005-10-18

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