2007.02.27 Daily Security Reading
by Rodney Campbell on Feb.27, 2007, under Security
Phishing Sites exploded on the Web
Think the new built-in phishing filters in Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2 will protect your private data? Think again. The number of sites devoted to phishing skyrocketed last year, and the number people taken in by phishing schemes has nearly doubled.
HD Moore’s Presentation from FOSDEM on Metasploit (pdf)
Vista Review: Bugs and Confusion
The Register’s Thomas C. Greene offers an entertaining review of Windows Vista, noting price differences in Europe, driver compatibility issues, and security and user interface issues that affect the Vista experience.