Welcome to December'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 12 risk issues: 0 High, 7 Medium, 1
Low and 4 Informational.
December 2004
Decoy attacks within Cisco are shown 'subtle' fix
(Low risk)
A flaw in Cisco's Security Agent Software allows attackers to circumvent host-based IDS systems.
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The results are in and Microsoft's Internet Explorer is the winner
(Informational)
A study shows that Internet Explorer is the fastest growing security threat to enterprises.
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Java: A possible new delivery method for multi-platform viruses
(Medium risk)
A flaw in the JAVA plug-in for browsers, could possibly be a new attack vector for virus distribution.
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Return of the Linux Phishing scam
(Medium risk)
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A change of tactics dear fellow, we'll use IE now
(Medium risk)
A flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer allows a new version of MyDoom to replicate faster than before.
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The new kid on the block tries to emulate its peers
(Medium risk)
Virus writers have begun using the power of the web to spread their malicious wares.
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I like it monthly. On second thoughts, make it quarterly
(Informational)
Oracle changes its mind to issue quarterly security patches rather than monthly.
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UK coming under attack from next generation of Phishing attacks
(Medium risk)
Security experts say they've discovered a Trojan horse that records eBanking user details and web surfing habits.
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A phoenix-like virus that returns from the dead
(Medium risk)
A virus that comes back from the dead if not removed correctly from a computer system.
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Counting the cost of security training
(Informational)
Counting the cost of security training
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Tune in tomorrow for fresh drama on the Net
(Medium risk)
A trio of vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer can leave a fully patched system open to attack.
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Security woes for businesses implementing wireless networks
(Informational)
Implementation of wireless networks into businesses cause more security headaches overall compared to wired networks.
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