Security News

• Microsoft to address DLL load hijacking flaw, issues new tool
  Several Microsoft applications are affected by the vulnerability as well as some third party applications. Microsoft issued a new tool to address the issue. Microsoft - Dynamic-link library - Business - Monopolies and Oligopolies - Allegedly Unethical Firms […]
• Researchers, ISPs fail to contain notorious Pushdo botnet
  Despite an effort by ISPs and security research teams to cripple the botnet, follow-up analysis finds it recovering its strength with new command and control servers. Botnet - Internet service provider - Command and control - Security - Pushdo botnet […]
• CA to acquire Arcot Systems for SaaS identity management
  CA said Arcot's software as a service delivery model could help accelerate its delivery of CA identity and access management technologies from the cloud. Arcot Systems - Software as a service - Business - Identity management - Single sign-on […]
• Security information sharing is a shared responsibility
  Senior Site Editor Eric B. Parizo says infosec pros need to participate in the public dialog for the good of the industry and offers harsh words for companies who silence their own security talent. Security - Consultants - General and Freelance - Twitter - Fire and Security […]
• Intel-McAfee marriage could fuel renewed chip security interest
  Hardware-based security is in use at some enterprises and gains in virtualization are predicted on the horizon, but the technology has seen slow adoption. McAfee - Intel Corporation - Technology - Security - Business […]