Welcome to July's edition of Internet Security News, the monthly risks bulletin detailing the latest Internet software and system vulnerabilities from NTA Monitor, a leading Internet security testing company. It provides a convenient way to keep up to date with the fast changing world of Internet security; this month's edition includes a total of 10 risk issues: 0 High, 5 Medium, 3
Low and 2 Informational.
July 2004
Attack of the hogging users...bandwidth that is
(Informational)
Wireless LANs are vulnerable to an exploit by hackers to increase their own bandwidth
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Bulk mail software is the way forward for viruses
(Medium risk)
A new Trojan working its way around the Internet exploits the recently identified Internet Explorer vulnerability
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Routers expose their sensitive bits publicly
(Medium risk)
Public access to the router's settings made due to a flaw in firmware
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Malware is getting the better of MS IE
(Medium risk)
Cross site scripting and a "Local Resource Access" vulnerability via popups and malicious web sites
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Two minor issues for a giant to deal with
(Low risk)
Microsoft's patch wagon again scores points for patching holes
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Dumbledore's dirty plan to lure in potential Hogwarts students
(Low risk)
NetSky is still around and still alive in its latest incarnation, using Harry Potter references to spread
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Oracle stands at high alert over critical bugs
(Medium risk)
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities found with Oracle's flagship products
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The son of MyDoom...I shall avenge my father's demise
(Medium risk)
Plexus-A is a new variant of the MyDoom virus that uses more than 1 independent method to spread
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Removing the old ball and chain of IT: the password
(Informational)
A move away from the traditional username and password could be nearly here if RSA and Microsoft get their way
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Toothing could land you with an unpleasant STD
(Low risk)
A new proof-of-concept virus is released to prove that the latest mobile phones are indeed vulnerable to virus attack
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