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Webcast: Are YOU the Weakest Link?
October 7, 2004
Join us on October 19 for this free event to learn about the importance of cyber security and how you can protect yourself from cyber scams and attacks.

New PGP Key
September 15, 2004
The current US-CERT PGP key is expiring, but a new key is available and will be valid until October 1, 2005.

Recovering from a Trojan Horse or Virus
August 12, 2004
This paper (pdf) provides steps that may help save your computer and your files.

US-CERT Current Activity
August 10, 2004: 1 topic updated
A summary of recently reported, Internet security incidents being monitored by US-CERT

Steps for Recovering from a UNIX or NT System Compromise
July 29, 2004
This document describes suggested steps for responding to a UNIX or NT system compromise.

Windows NT Security and Configuration Resources
July 28, 2004
This document lists a variety of resources available for your Windows NT operating system.

Windows NT Configuration Guidelines
July 28, 2004
This document details common Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 configuration problems that have been exploited by intruders and recommends practices for deterring several types of break-ins. We encourage system administrators to review all sections of this document and modify their systems accordingly to fix potential weaknesses.

Information Security Management References
July 28, 2004
Mapping of Existing Work on Infosec “Best Practices” Subgroup

SA04-208A - New Variant of MyDoom Virus
July 26, 2004

ST04-013 - Protecting Your Privacy
July 14, 2004

National Webcast Initiative
July 1, 2004
The webcast, Cyber Security - The Three Things You Should Have Done Yesterday and the Three Things You Should Do Today, took place on June 22, 2004.

TA04-174A - Multiple Vulnerabilities in ISC DHCP 3
June 22, 2004

Common Sense Guide to Cyber Security for Small Businesses
June 17, 2004

ST04-011 - Using Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms Safely
June 16, 2004

May / June Speaking Events
May 19, 2004
Speaking events for May and June have been updated.

May events added
May 3, 2004

TA04-111B - Cisco IOS Message Handling Vulnerability
April 20, 2004

TA04-111A - Vulnerabilities in TCP
April 20, 2004

Summary of Security Items from March 31 through April 13, 2004
April 14, 2004

Summary of Windows Security Updates for April 2004
April 13, 2004

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Products
April 13, 2004

Speaking events added
April 8, 2004
US-CERT has announced a number of events at which we will be speaking on security related topics.

US-CERT Channels Available
March 18, 2004
US-CERT publishes a number of RSS channels that web publishers can use to automate pointers to the latest computer security information.

Last updated October 07, 2004