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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

August 2005

Welcome to August'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 10 risk issues: 7 High, 1 Medium, 1 Low and 1 Informational .

A light load on the MS Patch Train

(High risk) the regular MS Patch Train is carrying just 3 passengers this month. 30th August 2005 Read More

The fight over a slice of the China market hots up: MS vs Google

(Informational) The search giant Google is accused of poaching a top Microsoft executive to run its newly expanded Chinese operation. 30th August 2005 Read More

vulnerability in Avaya/HP-UX

(Medium risk) Avaya system products using HP-UX is vulnerable to a Remote Denial of Service attack. There isn't a patch available at the time of writing but there is a work-around to mitigate this vulnerability. 30th August 2005 Read More

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? (Who watches the watchman?)

(High risk) You rely on Cisco Security Agent (CSA) a network security software agent that provides threat protection for server and desktop computing systems, but who ensures that the CSA works the way it should? Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? 30th August 2005 Read More

Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities

(High risk) a busy month for the folks at Mozilla Foundation as they roll out the latest version of the popular web browser Firefox version 1.0.5. 30th August 2005 Read More

A new tune from iTunes

(Low risk) A new instant messaging worm that masquerades as Apple's iTunes application and drops adware on infected Windows PCs has been found. 30th August 2005 Read More

A light load on the MS Patch Train

(High risk) The regular MS Patch Train is carrying just 3 updates this month. 30th August 2005 Read More

49 Oracle patches, but still not enough

(High risk) 30th August 2005 Read More

Phishing gets personal Spear Phishing

(High risk) There is a new game in town, and it's called Spear Phishing - a variation of the Phishing attack. 30th August 2005 Read More

This monkey is slippery

(High risk) Firefox slips up through Greasemonkey flaw 30th August 2005 Read More

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