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Backdoor accounts in Barracuda Networks networking and security products
A variety of networking and security appliances from Barracuda Networks contain backdoor accounts that could allow attackers to log in remotely over SSH (Secure Shell) and gain administrative, or root, access on the devices.
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Palo Alto Networks unveils virtualised next-gen firewalls for VMWare platforms
Palo Alto Networks Tuesday unveiled the first virtualized version of its next-generation firewall, server-based software intended to run on the VMware platform to allow security managers to set up firewall application-layer controls in virtual machines (VM).
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Juniper enters BYOD management fray with new Gateway products
Juniper has unveiled new and enhanced products designed to secure mobile device access to enterprise networks.
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National Security Agency creates security design based on Android
America's intelligence agency, the National Security Agency (NSA), today disclosed how it's going to handle mobile security.
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F5 Networks enters alliances with MDM vendors
F5 Networks has entered into technology-alliance agreements with several mobile-device management (MDM) vendors in order to optimise use of F5 Technologies remote-access software with MDM software used to manage smartphones and tablets.
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Facebook login details stolen by Ramnit worm
A pervasive worm has expanded its reach to now steal login and password details for Facebook users, warned security vendor Seculert, which found a server holding 45,000 login credentials.
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Samsung devices to get Juniper SSL VPN security
Juniper Networks' suite of mobile security and device management tools is coming to three Samsung Electronics devices, marking the first time the company has provided its SSL VPN software for Google's Android OS.
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D-Link launches new secure wireless router for small business
D-Link has launched a new Wi-Fi router designed for small and medium businesses. The D-Link DSR-500N Wireless N Router offers 802.11n Wi-Fi networking as well four Gigabit Ethernet ports.
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Cisco ASA doesn't support Internet Explorer 8
It may be March before Cisco's ASA security appliances support the latest version of Microsoft's web browser, limiting what applications businesses can access over their SSL VPN connections.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer SSL security hole lingers
A Microsoft Internet Explorer weakness in its SSL implementation leaves an opening for attackers to steal information being sent via SSL. Apple's Safari for Windows browser has same problem but Safari for Mac, Firefox and Opera have fixed the trouble.
