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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

January 2007

Welcome to January'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: 4 High, 2 Low and 4 Informational .

AOL 7.0 flaw

(High risk) AOL 7.x, 8.x and 9.x have a vulnerability that could compromise a user's system if exploited 8th January 2007 Read More

Microsoft monthly update - two critical flaws unaddressed

(High risk) Seven vulnerabilities were addressed in Microsoft's December security bulletin, three of which were ranked as 'critical' and four as 'important' 8th January 2007 Read More

Multiple high risk Firefox vulnerabilities

(High risk) Multiple Firefox vulnerabilities have been reported that could facilitate cross site scripting 8th January 2007 Read More

Yahoo! Messenger buffer overflow flaw

(High risk) A serious security flaw has come to light in Yahoo! Messenger, prompting users to upgrade 8th January 2007 Read More

Firefox password manager flaw

(Low risk) A flaw has been discovered in Firefox 2.0.0 that if exploited, could facilitate phishing attacks 8th January 2007 Read More

'Happy new year' worm

(Low risk) New year, new worm. The 'happy new year' worm spreads through malicious attachments 8th January 2007 Read More

Criminals recruiting IT graduates

(Informational) It has recently transpired that some criminals are grooming young IT students for a life of cybercrime 8th January 2007 Read More

MySpace passwords surprisingly strong

(Informational) As a result of a recent MySpace phishing attack, users' passwords were revealed to be relatively strong, with 45% including at least one number 8th January 2007 Read More

Online fraud up 8000%

(Informational) The Financial Services Authority (FSA) recently revealed that online fraud has increased by 8000% over the last two years 8th January 2007 Read More

UBS logic bomber sentenced

(Informational) A disgruntled former UBS Paine Webber employee caused $3 million worth of damage by unleashing a logic bomb onto the company's network 8th January 2007 Read More

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