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 Issue
October 2005
In this issue of our Security Watch Newsletter, we bring you the latest
security alerts, plus we look at the business benefits using genuine software
brings to your company, a guide on day to day security management, at how
technology will save our blushes after hitting the send button too quickly on
our email, 7 tips on how to keep safe when using wireless hotspots and how to
understand the Windows account lockout Feature.
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MALWARE THREAT WATCH
Current Threat Level - Normal
Risk Synopsis: Worms appear to be the most active malware threat presently.
There is a large appearance of worms created for the purpose of helping
attackers build networks of computers with zombie processes which can then be
tasked with work designed to financially benefit the attacker (e.g., the
transmission of spam). Keep your systems patched and anti-malware signatures up
to date. Disable unneeded services and features to reduce your attack surface.
RECENT SECURITY
ALERTS AS OF SEPT 26
Microsoft August 9, 2005, MS05-038 Remote Code Execution.
Internet Explorer 5.01 to 6 August 9, 2005, MS05-039 Remote Code Execution and
Local Elevation...
* Microsoft (6)
* Red Hat (13)
* Novell (9)
* Sun (1)
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here for more details.
8 Business Benefits of Using only Genuine Software
"That's the genuine article." This well-worn phrase implies quality
and dependability. Nowhere might those values be truer than in the software you
use in your business. The reasons for buying bona fide software - as opposed... Click
here for more details.
Managing Security Day-to-Day
As part of my work for Microsoft, I have spent a lot of time
analyzing OS security, customer feedback, metrics for progress, and where those
three things intersect. I've discovered that there is quite a large gap between
the theoretical idea of... Click
here for more details.
Brace Yourself for the Self-Destructing Email
Ever sent an email, and regretted it the moment that you hit the
"send" button? The perils posed by indiscreet emails could soon become a thing
of the past as technology firms race to emulate Hollywood with the introduction
of self-destructing... Click
here for more details.
Your City Is Going Wireless: 7 Rules for Safe Computing
Don't look now, but your city is going wireless. Austin, Texas; Baton Rouge,
La.; Orlando, Fla., and San Francisco are among the metropolitan areas with
extensive public wireless high-speed Internet coverage. And Philadelphia is
slated... Click
here for more details.
Understanding Windows' Account Lockout Security Feature
From its early versions, Windows has come with a security feature known as
account lockout. Windows account lockout assures that domain user accounts
automatically become unusable when a user has entered a certain number of bad
passwords. The bad... Click
here for more details.
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