The attacker can then send a command requesting all the information in that database. Security expert Wray said although most companies are aware of viruses, worms, Trojans and Denial of Service (DOS) attacks, many IT departments have never heard...
Here they reveal how businesses are still leaving themselves woefully exposed to even the most inexperienced script kiddies.frixion, who now holds down a steady and respectable job in public sector IT, said that the sheer volume of patches that...
Since Schwartz became second in command, Sun has discussed releasing major software packages as open-source software, and on Tuesday, Schwartz floated the idea of versions of Sun's Solaris operating system for its competitors' servers.
This means more UK homes and businesses are operating compromised PCs which - as well as sending vast volumes of spam - could potentially be plundered for sensitive data such as passwords or bank details.
With the onward march of utility computing, hot components such as CPUs, disks and power supplies have become more densely packed and standard cooling approaches are beginning to hit their limits. Many have revisited the idea of water cooling but...
IRM used a key bought off the internet to unlock the cabinets of three ATMs, allowing its analysts to install software that logged customer's bank details or dispensed money on command. They also reset the cabinet ATMs software using a piece of...