SAN FRANCISCO ? Script kiddies and other malcontents can hide their malicious software on a Windows PC by using overly long registry keys, security experts warn. These keys are stored in the Windows Registry, a core part of the operating system that stores PC settings. Some antivirus and anti-spyware products scan the registry for malicious
SOUTHFIELD - Computer Associates said it expects additional worms and variants aimed at Microsoft browsers will continue to emerge throughout August and urges corporate users to patch their systems with the Microsoft update for vulnerability MS05-039. Corporate users are urged to take these steps to stay proactive against these threats: Monitor network traffic for enhanced
SOUTHFIELD ? Computer Associates International has rolled out its North American Internet Service Provider program ? which includes its eTrust security software ? worldwide. CA?s eTrust security software is used by many of the largest ISPs and is available to more than 10 million ISP subscribers in the United States. ?ISPs are adding security to
TOKYO - A new Internet worm has been detected that can infect Microsoft's Windows platforms faster than previous computer worms, giving attackers remote access to affected PCs, according to an antivirus software maker. The Zotob worm appeared shortly after Microsoft warned of three newly found "critical" security flaws in its software, including one that could
PITTSBURGH ? A National Cyber Alert has been issued by US-Cert warning users of Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer that each is riddled with vulnerabilities that may allow an attacker to take control of an unpatched PC or cause it to crash. On Tuesday, Microsoft released security updates for Windows and Internet Explorer that may
SEATTLE - As part of its monthly patching cycle, Microsoft on Tuesday plans to release six security alerts for flaws in Windows. At least one of the alerts is deemed "critical," Microsoft's highest risk rating, the company said. The notice did not specify which components of Windows are affected. Earlier this week, security company eEye
SAN FRANCISCO - Hundreds of thousands of Internet servers are at risk of an attack that would redirect unknowing Web surfers from legitimate sites to malicious ones where they could be exposed to identity fraud, a new survey shows. In a scan of 2.5 million so-called Domain Name System machines, which act as the White
SOUTHFIELD ? Computer Associates International Monday announced it has completed its acquisition of Niku, an IT Management and Governance solutions provider, in an all cash transaction valued at $350 million. Niku's primary software product, Clarity IT-MG, is an integrated suite that spans the full IT life cycle. The purchase followed a January partnership with Niku.
SEATTLE - Microsoft wants its "Blue Hat" date with hackers to become a regular affair, with twice-yearly events where outsiders demonstrate flaws in Microsoft's product security. In March, Microsoft invited several hackers to its headquarters that provided Microsoft insiders with a glimpse into the other world. That get-together was such a success that Microsoft is
SOUTHFIELD ? Computer Associates International, which maintains its Midwest regional offices in Southfield, has joined the Anti-Spyware Coalition ? an alliance of technology companies whose mission is to create consensus regarding spyware definitions, common procedures for dispute resolutions and collaborative prevention efforts to help protect the global user community from this growing threat. The ASC