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Microsoft's Telnet Server Vulnerable to DoS Attack
By Jim Freund |  Article Published February 11, 2002
A buffer-overflow vulnerability has been discovered within Win2K's Telnet service and Interix 2.2's Telnet daemon. Find out whether your network is at risk, and where to get the patches.
Decentralizing the Client
By Jim Freund |  Article Published November 19, 2001
"Split Client" architecture places the user interface on the desktop while keeping the CPU in a centralized location. Will this really save you money in the long-term? Maybe...
Imagine A Product Offering Fast System Restoration
By Jim Freund |  Article Published November 2, 2001
RecoverySafe from imagine LAN is slated to ship next month, and purports to handle system configuration problems on an enterprise-wide basis. Read about the feature set, availability, and pricing here.
DoS Attacks Go For The Throat
By Jim Freund |  Article Published October 29, 2001
In the past, distributed Denial of Service (DoS) attacks were generally targeted at specific servers or firewalls on a network. But a disturbing trend shows automated intruders compromising routers and router protocols, thereby endangering not only Web sites and enterprises, but the Internet at large. We explain how and why this occurs, and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim or an unwilling perpetrator.
Nimda Worm Poses Triple Threat
By Jim Freund |  Article Published September 21, 2001
The latest bit of malicious code is particularly insidious because it uses three different delivery methods to propagate itself. Here's a look at what Nimda does, how it works, how to eradicate the worm, and what you can do to assure you won't be compromised by it.
Assuring Business Data Continuity
By Jim Freund |  Article Published September 19, 2001
The recent terrorist attacks have had a huge impact upon businesses, particularly financial institutions, and it is clear that companies with no continuity plan in place will find themselves hard-put to recover from a disaster of this magnitude. Here's a look at what impact the World Trade Center attack has had on data centers, and what precautions you need to take for your business.