============================================================ -------- PCMAG.COM'S SECURITY WATCH -------- -------- for November 19, 2004 -------- ============================================================
============================================================ ********** Sponsored by HP ********** Free White Papers from HP --Small Business Puts Data Migration Tools to Work --Tips and Tricks for Optimizing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on ProLiant Servers --Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on ProLiant Servers -- Migrating to Windows 2000 or Windows XP with Altiris Migration Suite Download Today! http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121418-0-0-0-1 ************************************************************ ============================================================ Tracking the World of Technology Threats So You Don't Have To 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. Microsoft, Cisco and the Apache project all announced vulnerabilities this week. Read the details in our Top 5 Vulnerabilities section. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121421-0-0-0-1 Encryption systems often utilize AES and RC4. What are they? Get the answers in Jargon Watch. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121424-0-0-0-1 Does your wireless network use the old and discredited WEP protocol? This week's Security Tip tells you why it's time to move on to a better system http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121427-0-0-0-1 For more on these threats, vulnerabilities and other issues, visit the Watch. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121430-0-0-0-1 IN THIS ISSUE: * Top 5 vulnerabilities as reported by for Tuesday November 16th, 2004 * Security Tip: Migrate To WPA For Better Wireless Security * Security Alerts and Updates * Jargon Watch ============================================================ Top 5 vulnerabilities as reported by for Tuesday November 16th, 2004 Date: 11/9/2004 Title: Microsoft [MS04-039: Vulnerability in ISA Server 2000 and Proxy Server 2.0 Could Allow Internet Content Spoofing] Severity: High For more vulnerabilities, see our top 5 section. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121421-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Security Tip: Migrate To WPA For Better Wireless Security WEP is only a little better than no wireless security at all. It's time to move to equipment that supports WPA, a much better system for protecting your WLAN. For more details, see our Security tip section. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121427-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Security Alerts and Updates Two bugs in the Samba file and print sharing system were disclosed and patched recently. They allowed an attacker to cause the system to lock up or potentially execute attack code. For more on these Samba problems, see our Security Alerts and Updates section. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121433-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ 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: AES, RC4 and PE (Portable Executable). Go to our Jargon Watch for definitions to these terms. http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121424-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ The Vault November 15: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2005 http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121436-0-0-0-1 November 15: Panda TruPrevent Personal 2005 http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121439-0-0-0-1 November 10: Secure Your Data http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121442-0-0-0-1 November 4: Astaro Security Linux 5 http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121445-0-0-0-1 November 4: PC SafetyPlus http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121448-0-0-0-1 November 4: PC Tattletale http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121451-0-0-0-1 November 4: Encryption Plus Hard Disk 7.1 http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121454-0-0-0-1 November 4: Bypass Proxy Client http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121457-0-0-0-1 November 3: Mail Box Dispatcher 2.11 http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121460-0-0-0-1 November 3: ZAPaSPAM http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121463-0-0-0-1 November 3: SpamNet Becomes SafetyBar 4.0 and Goes Anti-Phishing http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121466-0-0-0-1 November 1: Antispyware Tool - CWShredder http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121469-0-0-0-1 October 6: Bagz Will Deep Six Your Windows Firewall http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121472-0-0-0-1 September 29: Inside the JPEG Virus http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121475-0-0-0-1 September 22: Security Watch: Bots March In http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121478-0-0-0-1 September 15:Yesterdays viruses still Major Threats http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121481-0-0-0-1 September 8: Blackmal Virus Seeks to Remove Defenses http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121484-0-0-0-1 August 31: Bagle AI Spreads Fast While Rbot.GR Hijacks Webcams http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121487-0-0-0-1 August 25: Windows XP SP2 Security Center Spoofing Threat http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121490-0-0-0-1 August 18: New MyDoom Piggybacks More Dangerous Worm http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121493-0-0-0-1 August 11: New Bagle Opens Broad Attack http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121496-0-0-0-1 August: 4: MyDoom Opens Door for Zindos.A http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121499-0-0-0-1 July 27: Security Watch: Uh, O--MyDoom Returns http://ct.enews.pcmag.com/rd/cts?d=184-1265-14-56-53809-121502-0-0-0-1 ============================================================ Questions, comments, tips about potential viruses, worms, vulnerabilities? 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