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 MoreMicrosoft Patch Tuesday
(High risk) Microsoft identifies three critical, three important and one moderately critical flaw in June's Patch Tuesday 1st July 2008 Read MoreVulnerability 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 MoreVulnerability 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 MoreSpammers 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 MoreStolen 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 MoreRegister 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 MoreAbout NTA Monitor
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