Security News

Microsoft releases fixes for just four flaws 11 Sep 2007 13:00 GMT
As expected, Microsoft has pushed out patches for four vulnerabilities in Windows, Visual Studio and the MSN and Windows Live Messenger software.

Source: Computerworld

Endpoint Security Deep Dive 11 Sep 2007 13:00 GMT
(Source: Symantec) Learn more about the NEW Symantec Endpoint Protection solution. Mike Monzon will take you on a comprehensive tour of the latest endpoint security products from Symantec. IT professionals with network security expertise will gain an in-depth understanding of how these exciting new products from Symantec will help secure the endpoints on their network and ensure compliance with security policies.

Source: Computerworld

Endpoint Security - More secure. Less complex. Less costs...More control. 11 Sep 2007 13:00 GMT
(Source: Symantec) Endpoint security provides a comprehensive solution that enables enterprises to address the full spectrum of endpoint threats against their desktops, laptops, servers and mobile devices. Increase control. Increase security. Decrease complexity. Decrease costs.

Symantec redefines endpoint security to address the needs of an ever-changing threat landscape.

Source: Computerworld

MS07-054 - Important: Vulnerability in MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger Could Allow Remote Code Execution (942099) 11 Sep 2007 08:00 GMT
Bulletin Severity Rating:Important - This important security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution when a user accepts a webcam or video chat invitation from an attacker. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of the affected system. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
Source: TechNet

MS07-053 - Important: Vulnerability in Windows Services for UNIX Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (939778) 11 Sep 2007 08:00 GMT
Bulletin Severity Rating:Important - This important security update resolves one publicly disclosed vulnerability. A vulnerability exists in Windows Services for UNIX 3.0, Windows Services for UNIX 3.5, and Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications where running certain setuid binary files could
Source: TechNet

MS07-052 - Important: Vulnerability in Crystal Reports for Visual Studio Could Allow Remote Code Execution (941522) 11 Sep 2007 08:00 GMT
Bulletin Severity Rating:Important - This important security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted RPT file. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
Source: TechNet

MS07-051 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft Agent Could Allow Remote Code Execution (938827) 11 Sep 2007 08:00 GMT
Bulletin Severity Rating:Critical - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Agent in the way that it handles certain specially crafted URLs. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely execute code on the affected system.
Source: TechNet

Security researcher intercepts embassy passwords 10 Sep 2007 13:00 GMT
A 21-year-old security researcher in Sweden who collected thousands of e-mails and passwords blamed administrators for not using encryption to shield their Internet traffic.

Source: Computerworld

Skype warns users of Windows worm 10 Sep 2007 13:00 GMT
Chat fans using the Windows version of Skype are at risk from a new worm on the move, the service warned Monday.

Source: Computerworld

Hard times on the HIPAA front 10 Sep 2007 10:38 GMT
A trio of ugly situations mean hard times for healthcare organizations too lazy or sloppy to get right with HIPAA requirements. Columnist Jon Espenschied has a secret for making sure you're not next.