GCIS Internet Security section
Welcome to our new Internet Security Warning section. This area of our Web site can save your company or organization valuable customers, time, money and resources, if read often.
With the constant rise of Internet security breaches, Denial of Service (DoS) atacks and email virus threats, the Center has created an important new section to its Web site. Located on the left menu section (left black area), you will find this new section of our Web site wich is being updated twice a week. Network administrators, IT personnel or simple day-to-day computer users will find a wealth of important and relevant updated information that is vital in keeping any IT network or Internet applications up and running today.
The GCIS Web site has been and is still the Number One source to get the most recent and updated information on the Internet world and related e-commerce, intranet, extranet or B2B applications. Make the GCIS homepage your default homepage in your Internet browser and keep in touch with the latest news that matter to you.
In business since 1996, the General Center for Internet Services Inc. (GCIS) fully develops and integrates all Internet Security applications and software for any business, large or small. Additionally, our state-of-the-art R&D department can build and configure the strongest Internet security applications for your specific corporate needs. Click here to access our Internet security solutions.
September 22, 2004:
Google toolbar causes various Internet security problems
September 14, 2004:
Security experts: More viruses expected
September 2, 2004:
Critical security flaws found in Kerberos
August 31, 2004:
Another phishing attack for Deutsche Bank
August 31, 2004:
Sendmail to authenticate source of e-mail messages
August 18, 2004:
Microsoft delaying distribution of Windows XP SP2
August 4, 2004:
Oracle to make patches available for 31 security flaws
June 25, 2004:
Sophisticated Web attack could steal financial information
June 17, 2004:
New security vulnarabilities in CVS open source tool
June 7, 2004:
Proxy enables companies to block inappropriate content
May 31, 2004:
64-bit Windows virus spotted for the first time
May 26, 2004:
Code-checking tools for better Internet security
May 17, 2004:
Intel's Prescott will end buffer overflow security problems
May 14, 2004:
Important security flaws found in Symantec Firewalls
May 14, 2004:
Critical security vulnerability in the 802.11 wireless protocol
March 4, 2004:
Online staging match for nasty virus writers
February 10, 2004:
MyDoom virus reappears as a new version
January 12, 2004:
New Trojan horse program spreading
December 1st, 2003:
Sobig virus still rampaging around the Web
November 10, 2003:
Computer viruses celebrate 20 years
October 30, 2003:
Internet security gets root-level boost
October 16, 2003:
DoS attack warning for Windows 2000 / XP
August 21, 2003:
Sobig-F Overruns Networks, Email Traffic
August 15, 2003:
Microsoft Tries to Keep Patch Available
August 12, 2003:
Blaster/Lovsan worm spreading rapidly
August 6th, 2003:
GCIS has successfully completed its Proxy Sentinel™ secure firewall
July 31, 2003:
Experts anxious over possible Web attack
July 28, 2003:
Computer security in the business world: The Pros and Cons of Automatic Updates
July 18, 2003:
New worm poses as Microsoft patch
June 30, 2003:
Bugbear, Sobigs Lead Infusion of New Viruses
June 26, 2003:
Internet Security Warning: IE flaw could unearth worm
June 6, 2003:
Virus could make for a freaky Friday
June 3rd, 2003:
Sobig.C virus getting bigger
May 27, 2003:
World record for overt digital attacks in one year broken
May 19, 2003:
New Worm Cloaked in Microsoft Disguise
May 15, 2003:
Fizzer worm may be fizzling
May 5, 2003:
Microsoft plugs BizTalk Server holes
April 17, 2003:
Beware That Windows Error Message
March 13, 2003:
Yellow alert called for Code Red II worm
February 25, 2003:
LoveGate worm's compromised a moderate number of PCs worldwide
February 1st, 2003:
Experts: Microsoft security gets an 'F'
January 25, 2003:
SQL Slammer: Computer worm grounds flights, blocks ATMs
January 15, 2003:
Web services: a new report just issued may open eyes to security threats
January 14, 2003:
Internet security warning: More computer viruses seen in 2003
January 4, 2003:
Microsoft's systems programmers to spend the month of February getting training in computer and Internet security
January 3rd, 2003:
Internet security warning: False virus hoaxes persist
January 3rd, 2003:
Infonetics survey: The worldwide VPN and firewall market is soaring
January 2nd, 2003:
Internet security technology: Noisy light is new key to encryption
January 2nd, 2003:
Spam flood forces companies to take desperate measures
January 2nd, 2003:
Internet security alert: Yaha virus spreading quickly
December 19, 2002:
Java virtual machine: Microsoft plugs eight holes in its Java software
December 19, 2002:
WS-Policy and WS-Trust: A series of specifications designed to make Web services more secure
December 18, 2002:
Internet Security: 'Iraq oil' network worm-virus surfaces
December 17, 2002:
Corporate Data Security: VPN investments defies IT budget squeeze
December 17, 2002:
Macromedia patches security hole in its Flash software
December 16, 2002:
Microsoft again ups risk rating on an Internet Explorer flaw
December 13, 2002:
Viruses & malicious Internet scams transmitted by e-mail all grew sharply in 2002
December 12, 2002:
Microsoft revealed critical safety flaws in its Windows operating system
December 12, 2002:
Internet security breaches: Most companies will not tell you the truth if a hacker broke into their servers
December 11, 2002:
AIIM conference & X Internet: Analysts weigh in on Internet security and content
December 10, 2002:
W3C: XML encryption specs finally approved
December 10, 2002:
Corporate network security spending continuing its strong acceleration
December 5th, 2002:
Internet technology: Police and Linux OS join forces on forensics to fight crime
December 4th, 2002:
Internet security: Klez holds rank as 2002’s most prolific virus
December 2nd, 2002:
Solaris OS: Experts warn of buffer overflow flaw
November 29, 2002:
Internet Security Warning: Winevar worm packs a real threat
November 26, 2002:
Report: VPN, firewall and intrusion detection system sales booming
November 12, 2002:
E-business: OASIS approves single sign-on standard
November 1st, 2002:
Internet corporate security: Wireless LAN attacks grow in sophistication
October 30, 2002:
APEC Conference: Fuller implementation of e-commerce between members is necessary
October 23, 2002:
Internet security: University of Rochester just developed a new encryption technology
October 23, 2002:
Hacker attacks on heart of Internet fails to bring it down
October 17, 2002:
Corporate vulnerability: Security hole discovered in Symantec firewalls
October 15, 2002:
U.S. Justice Dept. will let police fax search warrants to Internet companies during investigations
October 8, 2002:
Stanford Law School puts Internet policies to the test
October 8, 2002:
Carnegie Mellon University gets US $35.5 million to develop tools for fighting cyberterrorism
October 7, 2002:
Banking: The paper check is about to get a digital makeover
October 4, 2002:
Web security: Microsoft VPN flaw may leave intranets open to attack
October 2nd, 2002:
Internet security alert: Virus poses as Microsoft security patch
September 27, 2002:
RCMP: Cybercrime on the increase
September 27, 2002:
Internet & computer security: VPN flaw puts internal networks at risk
September 25, 2002:
Ipsos-Reid survey: Internet security a low priority to Canadian CEOs
September 25, 2002:
SecureCode™ - MasterCard unveils its new security application
September 20, 2002:
ICANN granted another year to oversee the administration of Internet domain names
September 17, 2002:
Wal-Mart Stores chooses Internet-based protocol for data exchange with its global suppliers
September 17, 2002:
U.S.’s Bush administration talks cybersecurity at UN Conference
September 11, 2002:
Internet virusses: E-mail worm uses Sept. 11 lure
September 3rd, 2002:
Virtual Private Networks (VPN's) help employers save $10,000 a year per worker
August 30, 2002:
Computer hacking: Windows security certificates highly vulnerable to attack
August 28, 2002:
Online business and e-commerce: E-wallets get a boost from Amazon.com
August 27, 2002:
Internet domain name holders targeted once again
August 26, 2002:
Web confidentiality: Internet privacy loses a voice in D.C.
August 26, 2002:
Group promotes "culture of Internet security"
August 16, 2002:
Internet security: Linux O.S. to act as a central repository for a federally certified version of the operating system
August 9, 2002:
Internet security: New encryption technology & algorithm ready for prime time
August 6, 2002:
DEF CON: Internet hackers called truthseekers & problem-solvers
In business since 1996, the General Center for Internet Services Inc. (GCIS) fully develops and integrates all Internet Security applications and software for any business, large or small. Additionally, our state-of-the-art R&D department can build and configure the strongest Internet security applications for your specific corporate needs. Click here to access our Internet security solutions.
INTERNET SECURITY WARNING DISCLAIMER:
All Internet Security Warnings posted on our Web site by GCIS (or CGSI in our french
section) are strictly provided as a free service only to our customers and-or users and in NO WAY
will this service directly or indirectly make GCIS or CGSI responsible for any damage,
both direct or indirect, to any computer, computer system, computer network, its users,
employees, administrators or any other company, organization or government agency.
Furthermore, in NO WAY shall GCIS or CGSI be rendered directly or indirectly responsible
for any loss of revenue, income, profits or any other form of business loss, lost
opportunity, damage or destruction to any public or private property or computer system
of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all computer
users check with anti-virus software firms BEFORE and correclty download and install
all necessary software protection for the exact system used. Additionally, we strongly urge
all users to frequently update their anti-virus software at least once a week.
| Home
| Portfolio
| Domain names
| Solutions
| Training
| Our technologies |
