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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

July 2008

Welcome to July'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 Apple QuickTime

(High risk) Vulnerabilities reported in Apple QuickTime may compromise a user's system if successfully exploited by malicious people 1st July 2008 Read More

Microsoft Patch Tuesday

(High risk) Microsoft identifies three critical, three important and one moderately critical flaw in June's Patch Tuesday 1st July 2008 Read More

Vulnerability reported in Adobe Reader/Acrobat

(High risk) A vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Reader/Acrobat, which if successfully exploited may be used to compromise a user's system 1st July 2008 Read More

Vulnerability identified in Skype

(Medium risk) If successfully exploited, a vulnerability reported in Skype may lead to the execution of arbitary code 1st July 2008 Read More

Spammers exploit natural disasters

(Informational) Spammers are exploiting the generosity of others by using recent worldwide tragedies for their own financial gain 1st July 2008 Read More

Stolen information earns hackers millions

(Informational) Citibank, one of the world's largest banks, is reported to have had millions of dollars stolen over the past year 1st July 2008 Read More

Register your own TLD

(Informational) The Internet regulator Icann has unanimously voted in favour of relaxing the rules on Top Level Domain names 1st July 2008 Read More

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