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New version of network scanning tool arp-scan released

15th March 2011 A new version of a respected and popular network scanning tool has been released. Read More

Tests show rise in number of vulnerabilities affecting web applications with SQL Injection and XSS most common flaws

1st March 2011 SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) were the most common flaws found in web applications in 2010 according to results from tests carried out by NTA Monitor. Read More

Assess risk to manage effects of budget cuts

9th February 2011 Signs of economic recovery may be appearing in some industries, but for most organisations - particularly in the public sector - budget cuts and cost savings are here to stay for the foreseeable future. Read More

"Basic security threats not changed in 15 years"

1st February 2011 There may have been significant technological advances to the hardware and software organisations use, but according to Roy Hills, who co-founded NTA Monitor in 1996, the basic security threats have not changed in the last 15 years. Read More

December 2004

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 IT security testing company. It provides a convenient way to keep up to date with the fast changing world of IT security; this month's edition includes a total of 12 risk issues: 7 Medium, 1 Low and 4 Informational .

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. 30th December 2004 Read More

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. 30th December 2004 Read More

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. 30th December 2004 Read More

Return of the Linux Phishing scam

(Medium risk) 30th December 2004 Read More

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. 30th December 2004 Read More

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. 30th December 2004 Read More

I like it monthly. On second thoughts, make it quarterly

(Informational) Oracle changes its mind to issue quarterly security patches rather than monthly. 30th December 2004 Read More

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. 30th December 2004 Read More

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. 30th December 2004 Read More

Counting the cost of security training

(Informational) Counting the cost of security training 30th December 2004 Read More

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. 30th December 2004 Read More

Security woes for businesses implementing wireless networks

(Informational) Implementation of wireless networks into businesses cause more security headaches overall compared to wired networks. 30th December 2004 Read More

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