May 12, 2011

SC Virtual Symposium : Preparing your evidence

Date: Today, May. 20
Time: 2-4 p.m. EST

Don't miss a critical learning session about how to "Prepare your evidence".

Keynote speaker:
Jeff Ingalsbe, University of Detroit Mercy

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Latest News

Adobe patches Shockwave Player, ColdFusion

Adobe on Tuesday issued an update to its Shockwave Player to close 18 "critical" vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers to run malware on victims' machines, according to a security bulletin. In addition, the company also pushed out an update for ColdFusion, a web application development platform, to rectify three "important" vulnerabilities which could result in cross-site scripting and information disclosure, a second bulletin said. None of the flaws are being actively exploited, an Adobe spokeswoman said. — DK
 

Microsoft pushes fixes for two bugs in light Patch Tuesday

Microsoft distributed two patches on Tuesday for issues in Windows and Office, but customers must wait until at least next month for a SharePoint security fix.
 

Widespread attacks continue against WordPress sites

A new campaign to hack WordPress websites and serve rogue anti-virus is underway, according to security researchers.
 

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Critical zero-day flaw found in Apple's Safari browser

A "highly critical" zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in Apple's Safari web browser, according to Danish vulnerability tracking firm, Secunia.
 

Avenging host: The impact of virtualization on network security

Virtualization is quickly transforming the IT landscape, but some organizations may have overlooked the security ramifications it presents.
 

Foxit updgrade contains malware protection feature

Foxit Software has released a new version (3.3) of its alternative PDF reader to contain a feature that prevents users from launching malicious executables buried in PDF files. The functionality, known as Secure Trust Manager, "enables users to allow or deny unauthorized actions and data transmission, including URL connection, attachments PDF actions, and JavaScript functions; efficiently avoiding the attack from malicious contents and viruses." The addition arrives after Adobe last month acknowledged that a design flaw in the "/Launch" function of Adobe Reader could be exploited by an attacker to launch scripts or .exe files embedded in PDF files. — DK
 

SC Virtual Symposium : Preparing your evidence

Date: Today, May. 20
Time: 2-4 p.m. EST

Don't miss a critical learning session about how to "Prepare your evidence".

Keynote speaker:
Jeff Ingalsbe, University of Detroit Mercy

Click here to register for FREE

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Check out this month's issue to see the other companies we picked. 

How we test products:

Click here to take a look at the methodology we use to evaluate each product we test.
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A call for papers is now open for the third annual SC World Congress in New York and the inaugural SC Congress Canada. Visit the home page of the SC World Congress and find (under "Key Links" at the right) how to be a presenter or speaker at these two events. Click on the "Call for Papers" links to learn more.

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