Privacy, Security Archive

SecurityFocus: Windows More Secure Than Linux

Eugenia Loli 2002-02-03 Privacy, Security 30 Comments

Seen this on WinInformat.com: "For at least the first 8 months of 2001, open-source poster child Linux was far less secure than Windows, according to the reputable NTBugTraq, which is hosted by SecurityFocus, the leading provider of security information about the Internet."

FBI Warns of WindowsXP Security Hole

Eugenia Loli 2001-12-26 Privacy, Security 2 Comments

The FBI's National Infrastructure Protection Center has urged users of Microsoft's WindowsXP operating system to disable a feature that could leave computers open to attacks from hackers. In a statement issued Saturday, the FBI's NIPC, which usually leaves computer security warnings to the private sector, said it held technical discussions with Microsoft and industry experts Friday to identify ways to minimize the risk from security holes in the XP software, which was launched in late October.

Yet Another Security Hole for the Windows Platform

Eugenia Loli 2001-12-20 Privacy, Security 12 Comments

"Microsoft may have touted Windows XP as the most secure operating system it has made, but the company on Thursday released a bug fix for a security hole that could leave some people's systems open to malicious attack. Microsoft is recommending that every Windows XP customer apply the patch immediately. Customers using Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows ME with the "Universal Plug and Play" service up and running should also use the patch, the company said." And this comes only a few days after the serious IE6 security hole where Microsoft also urged the users to upgrade immediately.

Scary Solaris, AIX Hole Unearthed

Eugenia Loli 2001-12-13 Privacy, Security 3 Comments

"Researchers have discovered that hackers are already developing tools to take advantage of a hole that could allow the takeover of key servers in corporations and universities." Read the rest of the story at ZDNews.

OpenSSH 3.0 Released

Eugenia Loli 2001-11-07 Privacy, Security No Comments

OpenSSH 3.0 has just been released. It will be available from the mirrors listed at OpenSSH web site. OpenSSH is a 100% complete SSH protocol version 1.3, 1.5 and 2.0 implementation and includes sftp client and server support.

High Tech Security Devices in High Demand

David Adams 2001-09-18 Privacy, Security 6 Comments

A SiliconValley.com article discusses the latest high tech security devices available today and in the near future. Vendors have been quick to capitalize on the world's paranoia, offering gadgets that range from face recognition systems to microwave powered incapacitation rays to full-body x-ray machines.