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- Critical flaw in RealPlayer and Flash, warns US-CERT
- US-CERT has issued a warning concerning an unpatched vulnerability in RealPlayer and a flaw affecting Flash files. An excerpt from Register: A flaw in RealPlayer 11 build 6.0.14.748 might be used to inject hostile code onto Windows boxes running the software, security notification firm Secunia warns....
- Tags: Vulnerability, RealNetworks RealPlayer, Flaw, US-CERT, Digital Music, Digital Media, Security, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Arun Radhakrishnan
- Blog posts 2008-01-04
- Exploit targets flaw in Microsoft Access database
- US-CERT warns against targeted phishing attacks with e-mails containing malicious Microsoft Access database files, which take advantage of a buffer overflow vulnerability. An excerpt from Heise Security: Specially crafted Microsoft Access database files can be used to attack Windows PCs, according to a warning...
- Tags: Microsoft Access, Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Buffer-overflow, File, Flaw, US-CERT, Security, Databases, Storage, Microsoft Office, Viruses And Worms, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Hardware, Office Suites, Arun Radhakrishnan
- Blog posts 2007-12-14
- US-CERT Bulletins: A user training tool for the overworked helpdesk
- What other sources for training materials have you found valuable?The nice thing about the resources from US-CERT is that they are provided free of charge. I'm also a fan of TechRepublic's "Lunch and Learn" series of informational presentations. I can tend to run on sometimes, so the structure their presentation...
- Tags: Workforce management, williamjones, tool, US-CERT, training material, help desk
- Discussion threads 2007-09-14
- US-CERT Bulletins: A user training tool for the overworked helpdesk
- In offices that don't have technology staff members specializing in user training, it often falls to the helpdesk techs to make sure that people have the skills they need. This is a natural fit when a support pro has to help a user understand where they made a mistake. By...
- Tags: Training, Help Desk, Tool, US-CERT, William Jones
- Blog posts 2007-09-14
- US-CERT: A free source of valuable security tools
- I don’t believe a day passes when I dont search for potential vulnerabilities in either new or existing information processing and delivery systems. One of my team’s responsibilities is to ensure that risk associated with known vulnerabilities is identified and properly reported to management. Our job would be...
- Tags: Computer Crime, Cybercrime, Government, It Management, National Vulnerability Database, NCAS, Security, security tool, Software, Threats, Tips, Tom Olzak, tool, US-CERT, vulnerability
- Blog posts 2007-02-05
- Yet another zero-day threat emerges for Word
- Microsoft has released a security advisory detailing a fourth zero-day threat in Microsoft Word, and three critical flaws have surfaced in the Cisco IOS. John McCormick has the details about these and other recent security threats you need to know about. The hits keep coming for Microsoft Word....
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Cisco Systems Inc., John McCormick, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Word processors, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), US-CERT, vulnerability, security, flaw, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Microsoft Corp., Office Suites, Software
- Technical articles 2007-01-29
- Microsoft users face two zero-day threats in a week
- Microsoft has released two security advisories in the past week, confirming two separate ActiveX vulnerabilities. Exploit code is circulating for both threats, but Microsoft hasn't yet released patches. Get the details in this edition of the IT Locksmith, and learn about possible workarounds. Two ActiveX threats have emerged for...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., John McCormick, Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, vulnerability, US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#585137, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Information Technology, US-CERT
- Technical articles 2006-11-06
- Nasty IFRAME flaw in Internet Explorer rated "extremely critical"
- A new critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6.0 hasbeen exposed. Exploits for the flaw have already published. However, while it'spossible to mitigate damage from this flaw, no complete method of protection iscurrently available.DetailsUS-CERT has released avulnerability report, VU#842160,concerning the newly disclosed exploit in Internet Explorer 6.0. The problem istied to...
- Tags: John McCormick, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, US-CERT, vulnerability
- Technical articles 2004-11-05
Additional Resources
- Security+
- Hi, I'm from Brazil and i'm not find any trainning course for the Security+ cert... I need a help to get this cert, how do I proceed to get this? I will know the best books and tests engines, articles etc for this cert. Thaks a lot. Paulo Demestri(sorry about...
- Tags: paulinhodemestri@..., certification, Security+
- Discussion threads 2007-04-16
- client certificate ignore
- I have a win2003 server with a server cert, and SSL enabled. It must require a client cert from a vendor. The vendor's cert is installed and mapped to a local user on the server.However, when I log in with that client cert, it indicates that "client certificate...
- Tags: certification, client cert
- Q&A 2005-12-22
- Windows Vista and SBS 2003 RWW
- There seems to be an issue with Windows Vista and SBS 2003 self signed certificates. How do I add them as trusted?I can logon to the main page of RWW but when I try to connect to a Server it doesn't work.Any solutions?install the certinstall the cert from SBS [its...
- Tags: certification, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista, networking, security, vista, windows, wmpierro@...
- Discussion threads 2006-10-25
- Which Cert To Go For??
- I am working a LAN Admin wndows and got my net+ and a+. I decided to for mcsa security as thats the area I want to focus on then I will go from there.Has anyone has the this cert.First certI plan to go the mcsa track myself the fisrt one...
- Tags: certification
- Discussion threads 2005-04-14
- Which direction to go....
- I have been a Support/Network Tech. for the past 4 1/2 years. I would like to become a Net Admin but I am not sure which way to go. I only have my A+ cert. but would like to continue and get my MCSE. Would the 2000...
- Tags: certification
- Discussion threads 2004-10-12
- MSc or Professional Cert
- I'm a degree holder, I just got an offer from a company that require me to take Master (3 years - part time) but the study fees will be paid fully by the company. BUT salary wise will be reduced. I wonder if it's worthy? Actually a Professional Cert or...
- Tags: certification, Master, Professional
- Discussion threads 2006-09-01
- Internal CA Cert about to expire - what are the options?
- I've recently taken over a network where my predecessor set up a Win2K server with a CA and created a cert for OWA and the like. Then sometime after that they simply disconnected the server from the network (did I mention that it was a DC as well?). To add...
- Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows 2000, Servers, Microsoft Office, cablefree, certification, server, network, Computer Associates International Inc.
- Discussion threads 2007-04-25
- Modifying a existing SSL cert on SBS 2003/ IIS 6
- Hi, I was just wondering how you modify an existing SSL cert on SBS 2003. The current one that work is using is causing problems as the address it uses is the server' domain name and this is conflicting with the public url for external mail access. Is it possible...
- Tags: SSL/TLS, Authentication/Encryption, Network security, gahealy@..., SSL Cert, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, SSL, Microsoft IIS 6.0, Microsoft IIS Server
- Discussion threads 2007-07-11
- Where to get MCDBA cert. at?
- I am currently looking into getting MCDBA cert. I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me where would be the best place to get training, either online or home based. Thanks for all the help
- Tags: Stager
- Discussion threads 2005-02-25
- 15+ yrs of AT&T/Lucent/Avaya
- I'm aquiring my A+ cert., how well do you thik this cert will go with my voice certs. Do you think the job market is ready for this? Laid of and still looking for a voice position, still can't find, that's why I'm going for the A+ and Network...
- Tags: career, CCNA, certification, fjwanl@...
- Discussion threads 2004-11-03
- MS Cert
- I am looking for an online or home based cert course for MS, any suggestions or complaints?
- Tags: Eternal Confusion, certification, server2003, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2005-11-11
- Where to get certifaction training online or at home?
- I am currently looking into getting MCDBA cert. I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me where would be the best place to get training, either online or home based. Thanks for any helphomefrom reputable post secondary institution.but, look at local employment options.how many adds are there...
- Tags: certification, Stager, training
- Discussion threads 2005-02-28
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