Security News

MS07-061 – Critical: Vulnerability in Windows URI Handling Could Allow Remote Code Execution (943460) 13 Nov 2007 08:00 GMT
Bulletin Severity Rating:Critical - This update resolves a publicly reported vulnerability. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows shell handles specially crafted URIs that are passed to it. If the Windows shell did not sufficiently validate these URIs, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability and execute arbitrary code. Microsoft has only identified ways to exploit this vulnerability on systems using Internet Explorer 7. However, the vulnerability exists in a Windows file, Shell32.dll, which is included in all supported editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
Source: TechNet

MySpace first friend Tom talks about music efforts 12 Nov 2007 16:40 GMT
President and co-founder Tom Anderson fields questions about selling music, presenting new artists, and finding the next hot band. During the past four years, MySpace has expanded its influence on photo- and video-sharing, blogging, and even classifieds. But it has meant a whole lot more for music. ...
Source: ZDNet

Cyberbullying bedevils Japan 12 Nov 2007 14:23 GMT
In a culture that discourages direct confrontation, bullies enjoy anonymity in wireless, online worlds while their victims suffer publicly. For many Japanese children, a cell phone is a social lifeline they can't imagine being without. For high school student Makoto, it became an instrument of mental torture that...
Source: ZDNet

Ex-security pro admits running huge botnet 12 Nov 2007 14:00 GMT
A former security researcher admitted to hijacking a quarter of a million PCs, using spyware to steal bank and PayPal account information, and making money by installing adware on the massive botnet.

Source: Computerworld

You're Virtually There: Remote Support Best Practices and Benefits 12 Nov 2007 14:00 GMT
(Source: Webex) In recent years, a new breed of remote support has become available and is being rapidly adopted in support centers. This free report demonstrates the benefits of these new systems. You learn the business case for remote access, best practices, and considerations for selecting a remote access partner.

Source: Computerworld

Ten Tips for Delivering Managed Service to On-Site Systems 12 Nov 2007 14:00 GMT
(Source: Webex) This white paper provides best practices for deploying Virtual Support Networks. Discover how to experience significant ROI improvements and increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Source: Computerworld

From "Call Routing" to Real-Time Customer Success 12 Nov 2007 14:00 GMT
(Source: Webex) With a single set of queues, one set of routing rules, a universal analyst interface, & integrated analytics, web-based ACDs enable support centers to provide consistent customer experiences with a shared group of analysts across chat, email, and other electronic channels.

Source: Computerworld

Indian news site dispensing malware during holiday 12 Nov 2007 13:15 GMT
Malware purveyors who breached the IndiaTimes news site last week apparently got several days' worth of free passes to expose visitors to infection: A researcher who found the problem last Thursday says a representative for the news site told her the cleanup would likely wait until after the Diwali holiday.

Source: Computerworld

Security and the One Laptop Per Child sensibility 12 Nov 2007 13:15 GMT
Simplified, post-desktop computing models such as those embodied by the One Laptop Per Child project look like the future to our columnist, who's seen plenty of everything-plus-the-kitchen-sink systems (hello, Vista?) lead to security mayhem.

Source: Computerworld

Problem-Driver DB Ticketed for Security Flaws 12 Nov 2007 05:05 GMT
A report issued by the inspector general at the U.S. Department of Transportation says the agency isnt doing enough to protect personal information stored in a problem-driver database.