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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 2007

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 10 risk issues: 3 High, 2 Medium and 5 Informational .

Cross site scripting Adobe flaw

(High risk) A vulnerability discovered in Adobe Reader 7.0.8 could permit malicious people to inject arbitrary JavaScript into a browser session 1st February 2007 Read More

No MS patches for zero-day Word flaws

(High risk) Microsoft released its January patches and updates, but without supplying one for zero-day flaws that are being actively exploited 1st February 2007 Read More

Oracle patches 51 flaws

(High risk) Oracle has issued patches for 51 vulnerabilities in various Oracle products 1st February 2007 Read More

Fake emails about recent storms circulate virus

(Medium risk) The recent storms experienced in northern Europe have prompted some spammers to circulate a virus called Small.DAM 1st February 2007 Read More

New Opera flaws discovered

(Medium risk) Two flaws recently discovered in Opera can enable malicious users to gain remote system access 1st February 2007 Read More

Google XSS flaw patched

(Informational) Google has patched a cross site scripting flaw that could permit cross site scripting in Google documents and spreadsheets 1st February 2007 Read More

Hackers look forward to the release of Apple's iPhone

(Informational) Shortly after Steve Jobs announced that Apple's newest product would be the iPhone, hackers started to get excited about what they'd be able to do with it 1st February 2007 Read More

Insecure MI5 email subscription service now secure

(Informational) An investigation into MI5's terror alert emails at the beginning of January discovered that they were not secure, with details apparently being sent unencrypted to a US-based server 1st February 2007 Read More

Majority of organisations unaware of WEEE responsibility

(Informational) According to a recent survey, 74% of organisations are unaware of their obligations under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive, which was introduced on 1st January this year 1st February 2007 Read More

Spammers masquerade as hitmen to con victims

(Informational) Spam emails have taken a disturbing new turn, with spammers posing as hitmen in order to extract money from victims 1st February 2007 Read More

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