Security News

Acrobat Reader plug-in vulnerable to attacks 03 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
Security researchers are studying a weakness in the browser plug-in used by Adobe's Reader program to display PDF files.

Source: Computerworld

The IT Security Must Have for 2007: Penetration Testing Tools 03 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
LIVE WEBCAST
Today's enormously complex enterprise IT infrastructures consist of hundreds and in some cases thousands of systems and subsystems. The task of correctly assessing the real security risks associated with a seemingly endless stream of vulnerability and patching reports for this infrastructure is a daunting task for the IT staff. Throw in regulatory compliance and you can have a maelstrom.

Despite their best effort, vulnerabilities may still present significant security risks. To best meet security and regulatory needs, IT organizations are turning to automated penetration testing.

This live webcast will provide IDC research on the compelling reasons why automated penetration testing must be an integral part of an enterprise's security and vulnerability management processes and programs.
Source: Computerworld

From yap to growl, Israeli device dogs intruders 03 Jan 2007 00:06 GMT
Technology used at prisons, farms and more analyzes canines' barks to see if animals are responding to a threat or just routinely woofing.
Source: ZDNet

Google plugs Gmail data leak flaw 02 Jan 2007 22:26 GMT
Security hole that affected several Google services exposed the address books of Gmail users, a potential treasure trove for spammers.
Source: ZDNet

QuickTime zero-day bug threatens Macs, PCs 02 Jan 2007 19:50 GMT
Publication of yet-to-be-patched vulnerability in QuickTime kicks off month in which security researchers plan to publish an Apple software bug each day.
Source: ZDNet

Security expert: E-voting issues persist 02 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
November elections in the U.S. weren't the full-scale meltdown many feared, but e-voting expert Eugene Spafford says we're not out of the woods yet. Adoption of verifiable voting records is key, as is addressing the wariness many voters have when contemplating the "black box."

Source: Computerworld

Opinion: Sequoia is for sale, but who's buying? 02 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
Smartmatic's looking to sell their electronic-voting subsidiary. Brad Friedman suspects that once legal issues are factored into the equation, the market may not be friendly.

Source: Computerworld

Florida court rejects effort to review e-voting code 02 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
A Florida judge has turned down a congressional candidate's efforts to see the source code used by e-voting machines alleged to have malfunctioned in November's election.

Source: Computerworld

Fresh vulnerabilities plague QuickTime, Gmail 02 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
A serious bug in Apple's QuickTime software could leave Windows and Macs users alike open to attacks. The flaw is the first revealed during the announced Month of Apple Bugs "event." Meanwhile, a proof-of-concept bug affecting Gmail contact lists was squashed over the holiday weekend.

Source: Computerworld

Apple faces U.S. lawsuit over iTunes-iPod link 02 Jan 2007 14:00 GMT
A U.S. consumer has filed a class-action suit against Apple over ties between iPod players and the iTunes service. Melanie Tucker's suit mirrors two underway or on the horizon in Europe.