April 2006
Welcome to April'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 9 risk issues: 4 High, 2 Low and 3 Informational .
Artificial intelligence chatbots spreading spyware
(Low risk) Some AI clones are downloading spyware onto users' machines 3rd April 2006 Read MoreNew Mac OS X flaws published
(High risk) Three new high level risks in Apple OS X have come to light, which can cause buffer overflow and malicious code execution 3rd April 2006 Read MoreFlash Player flaws can enable remote code execution
(High risk) Flash Player has vulnerabilities that can enable remote code execution, affecting multiple versions 3rd April 2006 Read MoreGoogle's Desktop 3 Beta is available
(Low risk) Google's Desktop 3 has a flaw relating to the storage of shared information 3rd April 2006 Read MoreInterpol pushes for international legislation to punish cybercriminals
(Informational) By introducing international legislation, Interpol says that cybercriminals will be dealt with more effectively 3rd April 2006 Read MoreMost frequently occurring IPsec VPN security risks identified
(Informational) IT is the most vulnerable sector to attackers targeting VPNs 3rd April 2006 Read MoreMicrosoft's latest flaws are published
(High risk) Seven new Microsoft flaws have come to light, the majority of which are classified as 'critical' 3rd April 2006 Read MoreFlaw found in sendmail permits arbitrary code execution
(High risk) Sendmail, the dominant mail server on the Internet, has a flaw that can allow program modification and deletion 3rd April 2006 Read MoreLondon's Square Mile gets wi-fi
(Informational) By the beginning of September, those working in or visiting the City of London will be able to access the Internet anywhere and anytime they choose to. Will sensitive data be compromised? 3rd April 2006 Read MoreAbout NTA Monitor
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