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GoDaddy pulls security site after MySpace complaints

January 26, 2007 A host of mailing list archives disappears after thousands of MySpace usernames and passwords are archived on the site. TAGS: GoDaddy, registrar, MySpace, domain name, mailing list, terms of service, complaint, security, password

Symantec warns of router compromise

January 24, 2008 Security company says it has seen an attack using a cross-site scripting flaw in 2Wire DNS routers. TAGS: Symantec Corp., e-card, 2Wire, XSS, router, attack, domain name, DNS, HTTP, IP address, IP, security

The price to pay for Net stability

March 16, 2006 VeriSign advisory board member Rick White says the Internet's operational security is well worth the investment. TAGS: Internet-infrastructure, VeriSign Inc., domain name, investment, effect, security

Firefox fix plugs security holes

February 25, 2005 The update fixes a vulnerability that could enable an attacker to create a fake Web site for a phishing scam. TAGS: domain name, Mozilla Corp., vulnerability, Firefox, phishing, Web browser, open source, security, Microsoft Corp.

Neither safe nor secure on the Internet

October 4, 2006 Jerry Archer asks whether Congress has the stomach to tackle big problems looming in cyberspace. TAGS: DNS, domain name, pharming, VeriSign Inc., safe, denial of service, DNS server, road, rule, security, phishing, agreement, server

Mozilla offers temporary fix for Firefox flaw

September 10, 2005 The patch protects against exploitation of a serious flaw by disabling the browser feature that contains the vulnerability. TAGS: flaw, Mozilla Corp., domain name, Firefox, fix, Web browser, vulnerability, attack, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

Spamhaus: Yahoo major phishing site host

September 6, 2005 Anti-spam group Spamhaus says almost 5,000 sites on Yahoo use the words "bank," "eBay" and "PayPal" in their domain names. TAGS: Spamhaus, phishing Web site, phishing, Yahoo! Inc., PayPal, domain, domain name, anti-spam, London, bank, eBay Inc., security, Internet Service Provider, Microsoft Corp.

This week in security

January 22, 2005 ISP gets hijacked, with all DNS records moved to the U.K. Plus, both Microsoft and Apple come under fire for holes in Office and Mac OS X. TAGS: domain name server, flaw, security company, Apple Computer, domain name, Apple Mac OS, Internet Service Provider, Apple Mac OS X, U.K., researcher, security, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Office, password, message, operating system

Cisco targets Net phone software flaw

May 24, 2005 A security hole in Internet Protocol affects a range of Cisco products, but the company says it has a patch. TAGS: IP phone, Cisco Systems Inc., DNS, DNS server, advisory, flaw, Internet phone, IP, domain name, security, server

Phishing flaw a danger to alternative browsers

February 7, 2005 A security weakness in a domain-name standard allows attackers to spoof Web sites on non-Microsoft browsers. TAGS: phishing, domain name, flaw, Web browser, Mozilla Corp., attacker, language, Opera Software, Apple Computer, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, e-mail, Microsoft Corp.

Windows weakness can lead to network traffic hijacks

March 25, 2007 Problem in the way Windows PCs obtain network settings could let attackers hijack traffic, researchers warn. TAGS: attacker, WINS, Windows PC, traffic, researcher, DNS, R&D, domain name, article, attack, server, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., security, PC

Hackers work to exploit latest Firefox flaw

September 13, 2005 Researchers claim they have found ways to exploit a serious flaw in Firefox and Mozilla browsers, a sign that attacks could be on the way. TAGS: Mozilla Web browser, exploit, researcher, Mozilla Corp., vulnerability, Firefox, flaw, hacker, Netscape Communications Corp., attacker, domain name, security, attack, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

U.N. debate swirls around domain name power

November 2, 2006 Attendees at U.N. summit discuss how U.S. authority to yank country codes could be lessened. TAGS: U.N., authority, Bush Administration, domain name, domain, nation, U.S., Washington, server, security

How ".com" became ".$$$"

February 15, 1999 As Don Telage makes his way through Network Solutions' headquarters at the tail end of a long day, he wants to know one thing: "What are we at today?" TAGS: Network Solutions Inc., SAIC, domain name, consulting, server, security

ID theft--can it really be prevented?

November 18, 2005 Roundtable discusses key points, including readers' questions. Plus: A comprehensive guide to laws and resources. Join the debate in our reader wiki. TAGS: identity theft, domain name, property, security, e-mail

Old software weakening Net's backbone, survey says

October 25, 2005 One-fifth of DNS servers are running out-of-date software, and two-thirds are open to tweaking to help scammers. TAGS: DNS server, DNS, survey, server, domain, IP, attacker, IP address, domain name, Internet Service Provider, security, PC, e-mail

Week in review: Wi-Fi goes to Washington

January 21, 2005 As winter put the big chill on Bush's second inauguration, wireless technology was creating a new hot spot on Pennsylvania Avenue. Photos: The iPod economy Images: JibJab takes stab at Bush's ... TAGS: hot spot, wireless technology, domain name server, Week in review, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi network, home network, Ethernet, domain name, Washington, president, Internet Service Provider, security, e-mail, video
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