Security Horror Stories

Tell us about a security hole that you found or a virus that shut down your network. (Be sure to describe how you solved the problem too.) We’ll print the best tales in a Windows IT Pro cover story (anonymously, if you like), and you’ll win a 1-year Windows IT Pro VIP subscription. Send your security horror stories (no more than 500 words) to Lavon Peters by May 9.

[May 09, 2008]

WinInfo Short Takes: Week of May 12, 2008

An often irreverent look at some of the week's other news, including the Microsoft/Facebook rumors, Microsoft's board nominees head home, Office 2007 SP1, Best Buy (and Steph) in Europe, Zune copy protection silliness, iPhone in Italy, and much, much more
WinInfo - Paul Thurrott

[May 9, 2008]

McAfee Launches Web App Scanning Service

McAfee announced it's new Secure for Web Sites service, which helps site operators keep their sites secure, adhere to PCI standards, and stay abreast of the latest vulnerabilities.
Windows IT Pro - Mark Joseph Edwards

[May 8, 2008]

MMS 2008 and Interop: Fear, Loathing, and Flying Pigs in Las Vegas

The Interop and Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) trade shows were held in Las Vegas last week. Both had interesting products on display, but the week’s biggest news was represented by a plastic pig given out by Microsoft at both events.
Windows IT Pro - Jeff James

[May 8, 2008]

What If You Could Take Down a Botnet?

Windows IT Pro - Mark Joseph Edwards

[May 8, 2008]

McAfee Detects Massive Fake MP3 Attack

Researchers at McAfee Avert Labs have discovered a new Trojan downloader attack that masquerades as legitimate media files. Over 360,000 computers have already become infected.
Windows IT Pro - Mark Joseph Edwards

[May 8, 2008]

OSSEC 1.5 Now Available

OSSEC 1.5, a popular open source IDS, is now available. The new version introduces support for Checkpoint, Smart Defense, and Shorewall logs, as well as Postfix and Asterisk logs among several other new features.
Windows IT Pro - Mark Joseph Edwards

[May 8, 2008]

"F" Is for Forensic: Exchange Server Investigations

Exchange Server data collection might be required for recovering mailbox data of past employees, performing internal investigations, and capturing data for legal demands. ExMerge and the Move-Mailbox cmdlet are two common tools for gathering the data.
Windows IT Pro - Paul Robichaux

[May 8, 2008]

Srizbi Botnet Is Tops In Spam Delivery

Security solution provider Marshall said that the Srizbi bot now sends more spam per day then all other botnets combined.
Windows IT Pro - Mark Joseph Edwards



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