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CERT issues warning
‘Multiple DNS implementations vulnerable to cache poisoning’. Read article •Date: 9th July 2008• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: Warnings
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Terror warning issued for United Arab Emirates
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office has updated its advice for British nationals travelling to or resident in the United Arab Emirates. According to the FCO, the risk of a terrorist attack in the emirate has increased and there is currently a high risk. Attacks could be indiscriminate and could happen at any time, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers such as residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests. More details. •Date: 17th June 2008• Region: M.East •Type: Article •Topic: Warnings
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Hybrid attacks gaining ground
GSS warns over hybrid security attacks following Asprox arrival. Read article •Date: 22nd May 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: ISM
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Norman warns CEOs over targeted email attacks Norman, the data security firm, has issued a warning over a targeted email attack that is aimed at CEOs. The email comes in the form of a false subpoena and requests that they install a plug-in that is actually a trojan that has the ability to take over the victim’s computer. Read article •Date: 22nd April 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: Warnings
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Researchers reveal new class of vulnerability
A team of academic, industry and independent researchers has demonstrated a computer attack method that can compromise the contents of ‘secure’ memory systems, particularly in laptops. Read article •Date: 22nd February 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: ISM
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Terror alert issued for Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has warned of an increased terrorist threat from dissident republicans. Read article •Date: 7th February 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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CERT issues warning
