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Debian GNU/Linux Compromise: Archive Safe, Services Disrupted

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Michael S. Mimoso submits, Linux distributor Debian reported Friday afternoon that some of its servers have been compromised since Thursday. The alert, posted to several security and Linux mailing lists, stresses that its archive had not been hacked, sparing thousands of installations a potential security nightmare.. . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 24, 2003

Thor Larholm's Proposal For Vulnerability Research Trade Association

A prominent security researcher this week proposed a plan to create a trade association for vulnerability researchers that would act as an advocacy organization as well as protect the legal and economic interests of the members. The plan is still very . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 19, 2003

OpenBSD 3.4 Release Announcement: Major Enhancements and Features

We are pleased to announce the official release of OpenBSD 3.4. This is our 14th release on CD-ROM (and 15th via FTP). We remain proud of OpenBSD's record of seven years with only a single remote hole in the default install. As in our previous releases, 3.4 provides significant improvements, including new features, in nearly all areas of the system.. . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 31, 2003

CanSecWest/core04: Submit Papers for April Network Security Training

CanSecWest would like to announce the final selection of papers for the first, fall, PacSec.jp/core03 conference (below), and the beginning of the call to submit papers for the spring, fifth annual, CanSecWest/core04 network security training conference. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 31, 2003

Enhance IPTables Efficiency by Implementing Snort Rules with fwsnort

Michael Rash submits fwsnort translates snort rules into an equivalent iptables ruleset. By making use of the iptables string match module, fwsnort can detect application layer signatures which exist in many snort rules. fwsnort adds a --hex-string option to . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 21, 2003

Creating Robust Security Policies To Protect Network Integrity

There are two parts to any security policy. One deals with preventing external threats to maintain the integrity of the network. The second deals with reducing internal risks by defining appropriate use of network resources.. . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 15, 2003

SANS: 20 Most Important Vulnerabilities Found in UNIX and Linux Systems

The vast majority of worms and other successful cyber attacks are made possible by vulnerabilities in a small number of common operating system services. Attackers are opportunistic. They take the easiest and most convenient route and exploit the best-known flaws with . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 09, 2003

Comparing Open Source And Proprietary Software For Business Benefits

Still, on the whole, no cost up-front is hard to beat. The software giants already concede their products have no advantages over open source products in terms of security and reliability. They hope to maintain sales based on superior service and customer service, but then again, none of the companies mentioned have a reputation for much other than arrogance when it comes to dealing with customers.. . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 04, 2003

Explore PHLAK: A New Linux Distro For Pen Testing and Forensics Tools

Shawn Hawkins submits A new Linux security distro has been released. PHLAK, short for Professional Hacker's Linux Assault Kit, is a direct fork of Morphix. Phlak is a modular LiveCD Linux distribution with a focus on pen-testing, . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 03, 2003

University of Nebraska: Proposal to Establish DHS Bioterrorism Risk Center

Researchers on three University of Nebraska campuses are working to complete a proposal that could make NU the first Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence.. . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 29, 2003

Quicktables 2.3: Tailored Firewall Generator for Enhanced Security

quicktables is an iptables firewall/NAT (gateway) script generator. It was created to quickly provide a secure set of iptables rules. It will ask you to answer a small handful of questions, and generates your very own personalized firewall script. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 03, 2003

L.A.S. Linux Live CD: Comprehensive Security Toolkit for Professionals

Jascha submits, L.A.S. Linux is a 'live CD' distribution of Linux which allows the applications to be run from the CD without the need for installing anything on the computer. The focus of L.A.S. is create a bootable toolkit for information security professionals and systems administrators. . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 02, 2003

Developing A Detailed Information Assurance Framework For Security Services

I am presently working on creating a taxonomy of information assurance, based on the three aspects of: Security services Information states Security countermeasures These three aspects of Information Assurance (IA) were highlighted by John McCumber [1] as well as a team . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Aug 29, 2003

GNU FTP Server: Root Compromise And Trojan Horse Incident Report

A root compromise and a Trojan horse were discovered on gnuftp.gnu.org, the FTP server of the GNU project. The machine appears to have been cracked in March 2003, but we only discovered the crack in the last week of July . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Aug 15, 2003

Software Security Alliance Between PaX, GentooHardened, And Adamantix

The PaX, GentooHardened,and Adamantix projects are pleased to announce the formation of a cooperative development alliance forged to facilitate delivery of freely available software to linux using PaX in the framework.. . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jul 16, 2003

Evaluating FTwall Project for Effective Kazaa Blocking Using IPTables

Chris Lowth submits New firewalling project seeks testers for Kazaa-blocker. "P2pwall" is a sourceforge project for the development of tools and documentation for the effective firewalling of P2P application traffic using Linux IPtables. . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jul 15, 2003

Protect Your Email with GNU Plugin for Sendmail Virus Defense

Chris Lowth submits In the world of almost daily outbreaks of Windows-focused viruses, it's nice to find the Linux can come to Redmond's aid. The "protector" project for Linux provides a software plug-in for sendmail that strips attachments . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 27, 2003

New Bug Disclosure Standard Aims For Improved Security Collaboration

A group of 11 of the largest software companies and computer security firms released the first public draft of a proposed bug disclosure standard on Wednesday, and asked the security community for comments. The 37-page document sets out a detailed . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 05, 2003

OASIS Launches Web Security Classification Committee For Threats

A new committee at the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) is laying the groundwork for a new classification system to describe Web security vulnerabilities. The OASIS Web Application Security (WAS) Technical Committee will be responsible for . . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 02, 2003

Wi-Fi Security Standard 802.11i Anticipated Approval in 12 Months

Wireless network hardware manufacturers are keen to embrace a new security standard, but 802.11i will take another year before it is signed off. Wi-Fi product makers are lining up to lend support to a new security standard, as they try to allay concerns about transmitting data over wireless networks.. . .

LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 05, 2003

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