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DNS disaster: first attacks reported

The first attacks that are likely to have stemmed from a serious Domain Name System flaw have been reported. Read more »

OpenID at risk due to DNS flaw, warns researcher

A fundamental issue affects the OpenID authentication system, due to its reliance on the Domain Name System, a Sun identity-technology specialist has warned. Read more »

Cybercrooks exploiting new Windows DNS flaw

Cybercrooks are using a yet-to-be-patched security flaw in certain Windows versions to attack computers running the operating systems, Microsoft warned late last week. Read more »

Microsoft releases 'critical' updates for new programs

Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for 19 security flaws in several of its products, including the new Internet Explorer 7, Office 2007 and Exchange 2007. Read more »

Microsoft hands out antidote to poisoned URLs

In response to a heightened security alert, Microsoft has updated its customer advisories for protecting its server software against DNS cache poisoning attacks. Read more »

Attack code raises Windows DNS zero-day risk

The public release of computer code that exploits a yet-to-be-patched Windows security hole increases the possibility of widespread attacks, security experts have warned. Read more »

Adobe Flash 9 update to destroy and save Web apps

Adobe is issuing an update to Flash Player 9 that it hopes will prevent Flash-based Web applications being used to launch attacks against consumers — but the update may also stop Flash apps working if developers don't heed Adobe's recommendations. Read more »

ACA seeks operators for number mapping trial

The Australian Communications Authority will soon be starting the trial of electronic number mapping (ENUM), which will allow consumers to use one telephone number for a range of telephony services, e-mail and instant messaging. Read more »

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Implementing Windows Server 2008's Read-Only Domain Controller

One of the most touted features of Windows Server 2008 is the Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC). The RODC is a domain controller deployed after a traditional domain controller that contains the schema, configuration, domain, application directory partitions, and partial attribute set schemas of an Active Directory database in a read-only fashion. Read more »

FTP in your VB applications

Adding simple send/receive FTP functionality to a Visual Basic application isn't difficult. Lamont Adams gets you started with a trip you through the basics. Read more »

Are you going to upgrade to Windows Server 2008?

There is a lot of hype in the IT industry when it comes to new releases of products. Look at the iPhone, Windows Vista, WiMax, OS X Leopard. This article digs through the hype to help you make a decision for yourself whether migrating to Windows Server 2008 will be worth it in the next 18-24 months. Read more »

Using the Windows Server 2003 Computer Management Console Event Viewer snap-in

Windows Server 2003 admins can benefit from using the various snap-ins included with the Computer Management Console. This tip offers a more detailed introduction to one of these snap-ins: Event Viewer. Read more »

Why you should perform regular security audits

Most companies believe that their computer systems are secure. But one of the only ways to determine whether this is actually true is by performing an audit. Read more »

Windows 2003 certification: Top 10 study topics

See what you'll need to bone up on to keep your Microsoft server certifications current. Read more »

The host with the most

Business critical Web sites require fail-proof Web hosting. ZDNet Australia reports on companies who can manage the load whilst you focus on your business. Read more »

Gather Web server stats with a custom PHP app

You can't always trust the server statistics provided by a third-party hosting company, so developing your own monitoring application is a wise move. See how to use PHP to create a stats-generating app that produces reliable logs. Read more »

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    It's another year down but some things never change. That was shown this week as Internet Explorer remained under fire from yet another zero-day exploit. In other news, we set a hard drive on fire and Apple cans its involvement with MacWorld. Read more »

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