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DoS attacks underscore Net's vulnerability
News Denial-of-service attacks are becoming more common and, in many cases, more serious, security experts said in the wake of an attack on the Internet's main warning system for security threats.
WinXP security row: Expert hits back
News Microsoft's assurances that Windows XP will not make it easier for hackers to launch damaging denial-of-service (DoS) attacks across the Internet have been dismissed by the security expert who first alerted the company to the issue.
Battle rages over Windows XP security
News A row has broken out between a top security expert and Microsoft over whether Windows XP contains a feature that threatens the security of the Internet by making denial of service attacks easier.
Use DropMyRights to protect systems from admin users
Techguide Providing only the local system access necessary for business users to perform their jobs should be the ultimate goal. But until then, we can drop their rights when appropriate.
Tags: Security Management, Business security, Sandbox, IT Professional, EULA, Admin User, Microsoft Windows Vista, Steve Gibson, MCSE, Tom Olzak
Strong password management for the mobile user
Techguide Truly strong passwords are necessary to protect our information, but they can be a pain to generate, manage, and access globally. Check out two free online tools that can help.
Tags: Mobile, PC security, Authentication and encryption, Data security, Security applications/tools, ASCII, Password, Strong Password, XML file, Xecrets
Web-based security audit tools offer useful feedback
Insight If you're looking for a quick and inexpensive way to test your Internet security, check out these Web-based auditing tools. They'll test the security of your firewall and other Internet servers and give you the results free of charge.
Three firewalls reviewed
Insight A look at three popular SOHO firewalls in their latest guises: ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5, Norton Personal Firewall 2005 and McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 6.0.
Tags: Firewalls
Microsoft inadvertently leaks WMF patch
News Company, under fire over timing of fix for a serious Windows flaw, pulls early version of patch off the Web.
Tags: Viruses and worms, windows alerts
DoS attacks: No remedy in sight
News Denial-of-service attacks are becoming more common and, in many cases, more serious, security experts said in the wake of an attack on the Internet's main warning system for security threats.
