============================================================ -------- PCMAG.COM'S SECURITY WATCH -------- -------- for November 5, 2004 -------- ============================================================
============================================================ ********** Sponsored by Panda Software ********** PANDA'S CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT MAKES VIRUS PROTECTION EASY The demands on your time and budget are enormous. Panda BusinesSecure with Exchange delivers completely centralized, always updated corporate virus protection. You can administer the entire network right from your desk. Install, uninstall, or update AV on any of your machines all at once or individually. Protect your perimeter and email communications with hassle-free, centralized management. Test drive it yourself. Visit PANDA'S CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT MAKES VIRUS PROTECTION EASY. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115886-0-0-0-1 ************************************************************ ============================================================ Welcome to the PCMag.com Security Watch Newsletter. Every week we bring you an overview of the current viruses, worms, and other threats and the information you need to combat them. Starting this week we will be delivering Security Watch twice a week, on Wednesdays and Fridays. A vulnerability in Mac OS X, patched by Apple, allows applications to run as the root user hidden behind the login window. Looking for a way to have stronger passwords but need something memorable? Maybe passphrases are the way to go. Learn about TCP Ports and Password Dictionaries. For more on these threats, vulnerabilities and other issues, visit the Watch. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115889-0-0-0-1 IN THIS ISSUE: * Top 5 Vulnerabilities as reported by Threat Focus * Security tip: PassPhrases * Jargon Watch * The Vault ============================================================ Top 5 Vulnerabilities as reported by Threat Focus Date: 10/29/2004 Title: Apple [Mac OSX Security Update, Remote Desktop Client] Severity: Medium For more high-severity Apple, IBM and Microsoft vulnerabilities, see our Top 5 section. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115892-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Security tip: PassPhrases Passwords that are strong are difficult to remember, and passwords that are easy to remember are often easy to crack. The answer may be passphrases, longer sequences of words, which are easier to remember and harder to crack, but longer to type. For more details, see our Security tip section. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115895-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Jargon Watch Each week, we define a few pertinent terms to break down the jargon barrier and help you better understand potential PC issues. This week we cover: Password Dictionary and TCP Port. Go to our Jargon Watch for definitions to these terms. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115898-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ The Vault November 1: Antispyware Tool - CWShredder http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115901-0-0-0-1 October 6: Bagz Will Deep Six Your Windows Firewall http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115904-0-0-0-1 September 29: Inside the JPEG Virus http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115907-0-0-0-1 September 22: Security Watch: Bots March In http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115910-0-0-0-1 September 15:Yesterdays viruses still Major Threats http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115913-0-0-0-1 September 8: Blackmal Virus Seeks to Remove Defenses http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115916-0-0-0-1 August 31: Bagle AI Spreads Fast While Rbot.GR Hijacks Webcams http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115919-0-0-0-1 August 25: Windows XP SP2 Security Center Spoofing Threat http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115922-0-0-0-1 August 18: New MyDoom Piggybacks More Dangerous Worm http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115925-0-0-0-1 August 11: New Bagle Opens Broad Attack http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115928-0-0-0-1 August: 4: MyDoom Opens Door for Zindos.A http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115931-0-0-0-1 July 27: Security Watch: Uh, O-MyDoom Returns http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115934-0-0-0-1 July 20: Virulent Bagle.AG Virus Wreaks Havoc http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115937-0-0-0-1 July 13: The Bad Bagle's Keep on Coming http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115940-0-0-0-1 July 6: Lovgate is a Quiet Yet Dangerous Lover http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115943-0-0-0-1 June 29: Server flaw may put malicious code in your browser http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115946-0-0-0-1 June 22: Security Watch Letter: Zafi.B Worm is Multilingual http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115949-0-0-0-1 June 15: Security Watch Letter: Adware, Phishing Plague IE Users http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115952-0-0-0-1 June 8: Korgo Has Some Twisted Cargo http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115955-0-0-0-1 June 1: Gaobot's Many Unwelcome Faces http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115958-0-0-0-1 May 25: Dangerous Bobax Worm Hits System Files http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115961-0-0-0-1 May 18: Don't Let New Sober Beat You with Fake E-mail Addresses http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115964-0-0-0-1 May 11: New Sasser Set to Spread Fast http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115967-0-0-0-1 May 4: Prolific Sasser Gaining Steam http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115970-0-0-0-1 Apr 27: Phishing Aims for Epidemic Status http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1225-14-56-53809-115973-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ The PCMag.com Bookstore PC Magazine's Windows XP Solutions Ever wish they'd consulted you before they designed Windows XP? 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