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- SQL Slammer/Sapphire: Admins blame admins
- In January, the SQL Slammer/Sapphire worm blitzed Microsoft SQL Servers (and client machines with MSDE, the desktop version of SQL) using a creative and effective delivery mechanism that exploited a well-known flaw in SQL. In the wake of this fast-spreading infection—which bogged down Internet traffic and caused multiple denial of...
- Tags: flaw, infection, Jason Hiner MCSE, CCNA, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, patch management, SQL, SQL Slammer/Sapphire, worm
- Technical articles 2003-03-20
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- The SQL Slammer Worm: Ask the Experts
- SANS organized an "ask the experts" session so that one can get their questions answered about the new SQL worm that caused so much damage. The panel for this webcast included technical experts from SANS, the White House Office of Cyberspace Security, and from leading security vendors that worked to...
- Tags: SQL, SQL Slammer, SANS Institute, Programming Languages, Databases, Viruses And Worms, Security, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Webcasts
- Sapphire Plug-ins for Windows (exe)
- GenArts Sapphire Plug-ins includes over 200 2D visual effects for the post production, film, broadcast and digital video industries. Sapphire Plug-ins extend the capabilities of editing and compositing workstations including Adobe After Effects AE, Premiere Pro & Elements, Eyeon Fusion and Autodesk Combustion. The Sapphire VFX support the Smart FX...
- Tags: Industry, GenArts, GenArts Sapphire Plug-ins, Microsoft Windows, Digital Video, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Management
- Software downloads 2008-03-19
- Sapphire Plug-ins for Mac (dmg)
- GenArts Sapphire Plug-ins includes over 200 2D visual effects for the post production, film, broadcast and digital video industries. Sapphire Plug-ins extend the capabilities of editing and compositing workstations including Adobe After Effects AE & Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro FCP, and Autodesk Combustion. The Sapphire VFX support the...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Industry, GenArts, GenArts Sapphire Plug-ins, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Management
- Software downloads 2008-03-19
- Take advantage of the SQL Server 2000 security tools
- Microsoft has provided the SQL Critical Update Kit to help admins keep viruses and hackers from attacking a soft spot in the default installation of SQL Server 2000 and its little brother, MSDE 2000. The SQL Critical Update Kit is a set of tools that helps detect instances of SQL...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Data Engine, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, MSDE 2000, security, SQL, SQL Slammer, Steven Warren MCSE, MCDBA, tool
- Technical articles 2003-08-05
- SQL Slammer lesson: Patch management is not enough
- By Mark Nicolett and John PescatoreThe widespread damage caused by the SQL Slammer worm also known as Sapphire and the earlier Nimda worm emphasize the importance, and limitations, of an active enterprise patch management program. The common thread between the two attacks is that both exploited PC or server vulnerabilities...
- Tags: attack, Gartner , patch management, PC, server, SQL, SQL Slammer
- Technical articles 2003-07-02
- Half a million enterprise database servers connected directly to the Net
- There are nearly half a million enterprise database servers that are connected directly to the Internet, according to U.K.-based security researcher David Litchfield. Litchfield did a sampling of just over 1 million randomly generated IP addresses, checking if he could access them on the ports normally reserved...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Database Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Server, Databases, Internet, Storage, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware, Paul Mah
- Blog posts 2007-11-14
- Lock IT Down: Sapphire/Slammer worm attacks SQL Server and the Internet
- The economy of South Korea was brought to a screeching halt on the morning of Jan. 25, and the rest of the Internet community suffered collateral damage as a new worm launched a massive attack against a well-known and presumably long-since-patched Microsoft SQL Server vulnerability. Known by various names, including...
- Tags: attack, information technology, Internet, John McCormick, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Data Engine, Microsoft SQL Server, server, worm attack
- Technical articles 2003-01-28
- Take advantage of the SQL Server 2000 security tools
- Microsoft has provided the SQL Critical Update Kit to help admins keep viruses and hackers from attacking a soft spot in the default installation of SQL Server 2000 and its little brother, MSDE 2000. The SQL Critical Update Kit is a set of tools that helps detect instances of SQL...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Steven Warren MCSE, MCDBA, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Data Engine, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, MSDE 2000, tool, security, SQL Slammer
- Technical articles 2004-10-26
- SapphireEncrypt (zip)
- Protect important data using the Sapphire Encrypt utility. Data security is important when you are dealing with the Internet and mobile applications. Having confidential information stored on your Pocket PC means you need to ensure that it is kept save if the device gets stolen or if you are transferring...
- Tags: Utility, Data Security, Sapphire Encrypt Utility, Internet, Pocket PC, Wireless, Handhelds, Hardware
- Software downloads 2005-07-07
- SapphireRAS (zip)
- It is now possible to dial a remote connection and manage the device s phone book from your application using the Sapphire RAS Utility. This will allow you to build advanced applications to allow your mobile application stay current with your business information. Whether you use it to dial in...
- Tags: Application, C#, .Net, Programming Languages, Microsoft Development Tools, Telecom & Utilities, Wireless, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Development Tools
- Software downloads 2005-07-07
- SapphireIrDA (zip)
- Print from your application to an IrDA enable printer. Printing from your application can be a very useful tool in a situation where you need to give a receipt to your customer direct from your Pocket PC. The ideal solution is to use an IrDA enabled printer with the IrDA...
- Tags: Solution, IrDA, Sapphire IrDA Utility, Printers, Hardware, Peripherals
- Software downloads 2005-07-06
- Sanyo Semiconductor Cuts Downtime, Improves Productivity With Help From Global Sapphire Inc.
- Sanyo Semiconductor Manufacturing Philippines SSMP began experiencing irregular system outages and longer transaction processing time as its aging production server struggled to cope with an increase in workload. This resulted in data losses, long report generation times, a decrease in overall productivity, and frustrated, overworked staff. Maintenance costs were also...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Downtime, Sanyo Electric Co., Semiconductor, Linux, Databases, Blade Servers, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Servers, Hardware
- Case studies
- Take a graphical look at the Net with 3d Traceroute
- A while back, I set up one of my clients with a DSL connection and installed a LinkSys router/switch with a built-in firewall so that all the computers in the small office could safely connect to the Internet. My client was amazed at the speed of the connection and seemed...
- Tags: Greg Shultz, Internet, Traceroute
- Technical articles 2003-03-26
- Virus Mitigation Techniques: After the Virus Is Inside - Part 2 - Level 200
- Specific real-world examples of mitigation techniques against Code Red, Nimbda, SQL Slammer, and Sasser will be discussed in this webcast, as well as potential remediation and mitigation techniques that could have been used to limit the spread or damages caused by these malware outbreaks. The webcast will explore in-depth defensive...
- Tags: Technique, Webcast, Malware, Virus, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Digital Media, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
- Webcasts
- The Coming Super Worms
- Worms have proven to be among the most damaging types of computer attack tools. From the Morris worm through Nimda to the latest variations of SQL Slammer, worms have been an increasing challenge to information security professionals in defending their networks. However, only the tip of this iceberg is seen....
- Tags: Information Security, Webcast, Computer Attack, SANS Institute, Hacking, Security, Productivity, Viruses And Worms
- Webcasts
- Tech Tip: Secure SQL Server transactions
- By Mike Mullins Organizations often use SQL Server as aback-end device to collect and distribute information via the Web.But with the ongoing reality of Web server vulnerabilities, it'simperative that you make sure the communication between these twodevices remains as secure as possible. SQL vulnerabilities are still prevalent...
- Tags: Databases, Enterprise software, Servers, TCP/IP, Microsoft SQL Server, server
- Technical articles 2004-07-28
- How to Upgrade SQL Server 6.5 and 7.0 to SQL Server 2000
- This white paper details the steps involved in upgrading from SQL Server 6.5 and SQL Server 7.0 to SQL Server 2000. Microsoft SQL Server 2000 improves on the performance, reliability, scalability, quality, and ease of use of its predecessors, SQL Server 7.0 and SQL Server 6.5. SQL Server 2000 offers...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2001-07-19
- Preventing Worm and Virus Outbreaks With Cisco Self-Defending Networks
- In recent years, infections such as MyDoom, Blaster, Sasser, SQL Slammer, and SoBig have disrupted corporate applications, Websites, banks, and airlines, and have shown how vulnerable organizations are to attack. These attacks are increasing in severity, speed, and number, leaving organizations in need of greater security resources. The Cisco Self-Defending...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Virus, Cisco Self-Defending Network Strategy, Security, Viruses And Worms
- White papers 2004-12-01
- SQL PathFinder for Oracle (msi)
- SQL Pathfinder is for Oracle SQL programmers who live in an environment where multiple versions of SQL scripts and multiple SQL execution environments exist. Pathfinder determines the SQL path that SQL Plus will use, and traces and displays all of the script dependencies for your SQL script. The dependencies are...
- Tags: Oracle Corp., SQL, SQL PathFinder, Pathfinder, Programming Languages, Databases, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Software downloads 2006-11-21
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