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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 2008

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 7 risk issues: 3 High, 1 Medium and 3 Informational .

Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player

(High risk) Vulnerabilities have been reported in Adobe Flash Player which if exploited could open up a number of well known security risks 1st February 2008 Read More

Microsoft Patch Tuesday

(High risk) Microsoft patches one critical and one important issue in January's Patch Tuesday 1st February 2008 Read More

Flaw identified in Apple QuickTime

(High risk) Both Mac and Windows operating systems are believed to be at risk due to a buffer overflow flaw 1st February 2008 Read More

McAfee patches E-Business Server vulnerability

(Medium risk) A flaw found in McAfee E-Business Server may allow an attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code 1st February 2008 Read More

Windows virus may steal bank details

(Informational) Security experts are warning online banking customers about a Windows virus that can steal login details 1st February 2008 Read More

Mozilla confirms data leakage bug in Firefox

(Informational) A vulnerability that may cause fully patched versions of Firefox to expose a user's private data has been confirmed by Mozilla's chief of security 1st February 2008 Read More

New Year phishing scam

(Informational) A new Trojan-laced email tricks recipents into thinking their employer has committed payroll fraud 1st February 2008 Read More

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