October 2008
Welcome to October'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: 4 High, 1 Medium and 2 Informational .
Microsoft Patch Tuesday
(High risk) Microsoft identifies four critical issues in September's Patch Tuesday. 1st October 2008 Read MoreApple Patches
(Medium risk) Apple has released three updates, closing at least 18 security holes. 1st October 2008 Read MoreFirefox Update
(High risk) Mozilla has published a new version of its Firefox web browser that fixes five security vulnerabilities 1st October 2008 Read MoreCisco IOS Multiple Vulnerabilities
(High risk) Vulnerabilities have been reported in Cisco IOS. 1st October 2008 Read MoreiPhone update closes critical security holes
(High risk) Firmware update 2.1 for Apple's iPhone closes a number of security holes. 1st October 2008 Read MoreHackers infultrate Sarah Palin's email
(Informational) Hackers have broken into the e-mail of the US Republican vice-presidential candidate. 1st October 2008 Read MoreCybersquatting
(Informational) Internet addresses corresponding to recent bank mergers are already being hoarded and sold online. 1st October 2008 Read MoreAbout NTA Monitor
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