Closing the holes on hackers
Relentless attacks by viruses, web worms and malicious hackers are forcing companies to react faster than ever to computer security problems. The rapidly narrowing time between the discovery of a vulnerability and its exploitation by computer vandals leaves companies little time to react. Some are turning to tools that work like anti-virus scanners and regularly comb networks for vulnerabilities. If left open these holes could be used as a conduit by malicious hackers or rogue programs seeking to steal data, delete it or wreak other damage. Full Story