Apparently a gaping security flaw in the latest versions of Symantec’s anti-virus software suite has been discovered that could put millions of users at risk of a debilitating worm attack. According to eEye Digital Security, the company that discovered the flaw, the vulnerability could be exploited by remote hackers to take complete control of the […]
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Source Code & Software Security Analysis with BogoSec
[ad] Bogosec is essentially a tool for finding security vulnerabilities in source code. BogoSec aims to increase awareness regarding code security vulnerabilities, while encouraging developers to produce more secure code over time. By simplifying the code scanning process, BogoSec achieves a goal of allowing developers to scan their code regularly and more effectively. BogoSec is […]
OSSEC HIDS – Open Source Host-based Intrusion System
[ad] OSSEC HIDS is an Open Source Host-based Intrusion Detection System. It performs log analysis, integrity checking, rootkit detection, time-based alerting and active response. It runs on most operating systems, including Linux, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, Solaris and Windows. This is the first version offering native support for Windows (XP/2000/2003). It includes as well a new set […]
SecureDVD – Multiboot Live Security Distro’s
SecureDVD is a DVD with the 10 Best Security related Live CD’s. Yes that’s right, they authored this DVD based on the recommendations made by Darknet! Now you can have all your favorite CDs ‘compiled’ into a single DVD. I love this idea. SecureDVD is available to download, but due to it’s size, only in […]
Google Safe Browsing Extension for Firefox & Netcraft Toolbar – Anti-Phishing
[ad] I remember some time back Netcraft developed an anti-phishing toolbar for Internet Explorer Exploder and Firefox. You can check it out here: Netcraft Toolbar Protect your savings from Phishing attacks. See the hosting location and Risk Rating of every site you visit. Help defend the Internet community from fraudsters. Then recently Google has come […]