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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 2009

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: 5 High and 2 Informational .

Microsoft Patch Tuesday

(High risk) Microsoft identifies one critical issue and two important issues in March's Patch Tuesday 1st April 2009 Read More

Vulnerabilities in Sun Java

(High risk) Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Sun Java 1st April 2009 Read More

Security Risks in Cisco IOS

(High risk) Flaws have been reported in Cisco IOS 1st April 2009 Read More

Vulnerabilities in Mozilla Browser

(High risk) Mozilla's security team is rushing out a fix for its flagship Mozilla browser 1st April 2009 Read More

Vulnerability in PowerPoint

(High risk) A vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft PowerPoint 1st April 2009 Read More

New National Fraud Reporting Centre

(Informational) The UK is embarking on a plan to develop a reporting system, the National Fraud Reporting Centre 1st April 2009 Read More

Researchers find way to detect Conficker

(Informational) Members of the Honeynet Project have discovered a way to detect machines compromised with the widespread Conficker worm 1st April 2009 Read More

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