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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 2009

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 and 4 Informational .

Microsoft Patch Tuesday

(High risk) Microsoft identifies six critical issues, three important issues and one moderate issue in June's Patch Tuesday 1st July 2009 Read More

Apple iPhone / iPod touch multiple vulnerabilities

(High risk) Vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple iPhone and iPod touch 1st July 2009 Read More

Shockwave Player arbitrary code execution vulnerability

(High risk) A vulnerability has been reported in Shockwave Player, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system 1st July 2009 Read More

Google's security questioned

(Informational) Google has been asked to explain why it is not making its Gmail e-mail service more secure 1st July 2009 Read More

Personal data exposed on Royal Mail website

(Informational) Personal data, including the signatures of recipients, has been exposed to those tracking deliveries on the Parcelforce website 1st July 2009 Read More

Viral web infection redirecting Google search results

(Informational) A compromise that is moving virally across websites is making unwitting people who surf to them part of a botnet that redirects Google search results 1st July 2009 Read More

Cyber-security strategy launched

(Informational) Britons face a growing online threat from criminals, terrorists and hostile states, according to the UK's first cyber security strategy 1st July 2009 Read More

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