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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

February 2005

Welcome to February'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 7 risk issues: 5 Medium and 2 Informational .

Experts demonstrate Linux is getting tougher

(Informational) Linux is growing in strength against hacker attempts 30th February 2005 Read More

Bugs found in Darwin, knock on effect for Mac OS X

(Medium risk) After code analysis, problems found in Darwin have a knock on effect for Mac OSX users 30th February 2005 Read More

NNTP and spoofing issues for Firefox/Mozilla camp

(Medium risk) Mozilla and Firefox users come under attack of spoofing issues and problems with NNTP 30th February 2005 Read More

A change in tactics for Microsoft's patching routine

(Medium risk) 2005 brings out Microsoft's first patch train of the year with two critical items patched as well as new technology. 30th February 2005 Read More

First quarter patch results: 23 patches, both security and non-security

(Medium risk) A new year brings new patch regimes. Oracle's first quarter results show some critical security problems for the company's software. 30th February 2005 Read More

What do Tetris and Nude pictures have in common?

(Medium risk) Two new worms use nude images and the popular game Tetris to spread themselves around 30th February 2005 Read More

The 'evil' uses of wireless networking revealed to the public

(Informational) The public are being urged to watch out for fake wireless "hot-spots" posing as genuine access points 30th February 2005 Read More

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