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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

December 2008

Welcome to December'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 and 3 Informational .

Microsoft Patch Tuesday

(High risk) Microsoft identifies one critical and one important issue in November's Patch Tuesday 1st December 2008 Read More

Vulnerability reported in SAP gui

(High risk) A vulnerability has been reported in SAPgui, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system 1st December 2008 Read More

Flaws found in Mozilla Firefox

(High risk) Flaws have been reported in Mozilla Firefox, which can be exploited by malicious people 1st December 2008 Read More

Vulnerability in BitDefender Antivirus

(High risk) A vulnerability has been discovered in BitDefender Antivirus, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS 1st December 2008 Read More

Spammers are cashing in

(Informational) A study finds spammers are turning a profit despite only getting one response for every 12.5million emails they send. 1st December 2008 Read More

New law introduced to criminalise DoS attacks

(Informational) A new law that criminalises denial-of-service (DoS) attacks has been brought into force in England and Wales. 1st December 2008 Read More

Microsoft hopes free security means less malware

(Informational) Microsoft have announced it will stop selling its consumer security service, Windows Live OneCare and re-release a new version as a free download 1st December 2008 Read More

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