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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

February 2010

Welcome to February'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 two critical issues in January's Patch Tuesday 1st February 2010 Read More

Oracle fixes 24 flaws, three earn highest severity rating

(High risk) Oracle delivered patches to correct 24 vulnerabilities, including three that received the highest severity rating possible 1st February 2010 Read More

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome

(High risk) Some vulnerabilities and weaknesses have been reported in Google Chrome 1st February 2010 Read More

Internet Explorer

(High risk) Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Microsoft Internet Explorer 1st February 2010 Read More

Out of band patch for Internet Explorer

(Informational) Microsoft has released an out-of-band patch for the highly publicised vulnerability in Internet Explorer. 1st February 2010 Read More

Adobe Shockwave Player Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities

(High risk) Adobe Shockwave Player is prone to multiple integer-overflow vulnerabilities 1st February 2010 Read More

Scammers exploit Apple iPad fever

(Informational) After huge speculation and anticipation, Apple has launched the iPad tablet device 1st February 2010 Read More

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