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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

November 2007

Welcome to November'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 8 risk issues: 2 High, 3 Medium and 3 Informational .

AOL Instant Messenger flaw

(High risk) A critical security flaw has been identified in AOL Instant Messenger 1st November 2007 Read More

Microsoft Patch Tuesday

(High risk) Microsoft has identified four critical and two important issues in October's Patch Tuesday 1st November 2007 Read More

Apple iPhone vulnerabilities patched

(Medium risk) Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apple's new iPhone, which can result in the exposure of sensitive information if successfully exploited 1st November 2007 Read More

Multiple operating systems at risk due to OpenOffice flaw

(Medium risk) OpenOffice version 2.0.4 and earlier versions are vulnerable to maliciously crafted TIFF files, which can be delivered as an email attachment, published on a website or shared using peer-to-peer software 1st November 2007 Read More

Oracle quarterly patches

(Medium risk) Oracle's quarterly Critical Patch Update was issued on 16th October and contains 51 security fixes for multiple Oracle products 1st November 2007 Read More

Anti-phishing Phil identifies fraudulent websites

(Informational) Computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have developed an interactive online game, starring a little fish named Phil, who teaches people how to easily detect Internet scams 1st November 2007 Read More

Blackjacking not biggest threat to BlackBerrys

(Informational) Recent testing by NTA has found that the danger posed by BlackBerry hijacking, 'blackjacking', is minimal compared to real threats that BlackBerry users may encounter 1st November 2007 Read More

Online fraud is the fastest growing crime

(Informational) The European Commission has found that online scams are the fastest growing type of fraud in Europe 1st November 2007 Read More

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