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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

April 2008

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

Microsoft Patch Tuesday

(High risk) Microsoft identifies four critical flaws in March's Patch Tuesday 1st April 2008 Read More

Apple issues multiple OS X security patch

(High risk) Apple has issued a major security update for Mac OS X and Safari, which addresses 86 common vulnerability and exposure CVE entries 1st April 2008 Read More

Multiple vulnerabilities in Sun Java

(High risk) Vulnerabilities found in Sun Java may lead to DoS, bypass certain security restrictions, or to the compromise of a vulnerable system if successfully exploited 1st April 2008 Read More

Cisco releases first of biannual patch

(Medium risk) Cisco recently announced they were moving to a biannual patch cycle. Cisco has released five updates for their IOS software 1st April 2008 Read More

Demilitarised Zone most secure option for BlackBerry device

(Informational) Recent BlackBerry testing by NTA Monitor, has revealed that organisations are still not configuring the mobile devices correctly 1st April 2008 Read More

Mozilla adds 900 fixes

(Informational) Mozilla has released Firefox 3, which includes 900 bug fixes 1st April 2008 Read More

Is your laptop safe when locked?

(Informational) A company has unveiled a tool that can sniff confidential information even when a computer is locked 1st April 2008 Read More

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