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From: Marc Fossi (mfossisecurityfocus.com)
Date: Tue Oct 02 2001 - 12:23:40 CDT

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    I. FRONT AND CENTER
         1. False Positive and False Negative Reduction Strategies and
            Techniques, Part Two
         2. Introduction to Security Policies, Part Two: Creating a Supportive
            Environment
    II. MICROSOFT VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
         1. Microsoft Outlook Express 6 Plain Text Message Scri...
         2. Microsoft Index Server 2.0 File Information and Path Discl...
    III. MICROSOFT FOCUS LIST SUMMARY
         1. Source port 69 (Thread)
         2. Open Guest Share question (Thread)
         3. Exchange mailing list (Thread)
         4. Pros and against using Multiple firewalls in a network ru nning...
         5. Outlook / Outlook Express security - registry settings (Thread)
         6. Windows Update (Thread)
         7. SecureIIS (Thread)
         8. Second Nimda Wave (Thread)
         9. Removing Outlook Express & NetMeeting (Thread)
         10. Blocking Extenstions (Thread)
         11. JRun 3.0 SP2 Vulnerability?? (Thread)
         12. Pros and against using Multiple firewalls in a network running...
         13. Audit trail tools or ideas (Thread)
         14. FW: Open Guest Share question (Thread)
         15. How secure is Terminal Services (WAS: Re: SecureIIS) (Thread)
         16. Terminal Services (Thread)
         17. Server NOT Patched!! hmmm (Thread)
         18. By the numbers: Comparing Windows security to Linux (Thread)
         19. Blocking Extensions (Thread)
         20. URLscan overhead (Thread)
         21. Administrivia: FAQ etc. (Thread)
         22. Ideas for a "IIS 5.2" (Thread)
         24. Exhcange SMTP Authentication. (Thread)
         25. Exchange Attachments (Thread)
         26. Nimba (Thread)
         27. URLSCAN (Thread)
         28. Viewing UNIX wtmp/utmp logs on WIN NT (Thread)
         29. Resolving Windows Insecurities (Thread)
         30. FW: Removing Outlook Express & NetMeeting (Thread)
         31. Returned post for bugtraqsecurityfocus.com (fwd) (Thread)
         32. FW: URLscan problems (Thread)
         33. TROJ_VOTE.A (Thread)
         34. Fwd: FW: By the numbers: Comparing Windows security to Linux...
         35. Proxy settings in win 98 (Thread)
         36. Quick Norton AV question (Thread)
         37. ISA Server and sessions (Thread)
         38. EVENT ID 1000 and 1202 events in Application Log afterimpor...
         39. SecurityFocus Microsoft Newsletter #53 (Thread)
         40. Question about Internet Security Settings (Thread)
         41. By the numbers: Comparing Windows security to Linux + article...
         42. EVENT ID 1000 and 1202 events in Application Log after...
         43. W2K Security Templates (Thread)
         44. TITAN equivilent for NT? (Thread)
         45. Quick Notoan AV question (Thread)
         46. EVENT ID 1000 and 1202 events in Application Log after import...
         47. Quick and nasty way to stop client infection (Thread)
    IV.NEW PRODUCTS FOR MICROSOFT PLATFORMS
         1. Hailstorm v1.2
         2. movianCrypt
         3. MultiSecure
         4. EventAdmin
         5. PowerBroker
         6. CyberArmor Suite
    V. NEW TOOLS FOR MICROSOFT PLATFORMS
         1. EndoShield v1.2
         2. Windows 9x PassWord List reader v0.07
         3. HEXtreme Hex Editor for Windows v2.3
         4. ngrep (Windows) v1.39.2
         5. DDoSPing v2.0
    VI. SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

    I. FRONT AND CENTER
    -------------------
    1. False Positive and False Negative Reduction Strategies and Techniques,
       Part Two
    by Kevin Timm

    This is the second of a two-part series devoted to the discussion of false
    alarms on network-based intrusion detection systems. The first article
    offered an overview of false alarms, of false positives as they are
    commonly known, and false negatives. This installment will look at a few
    ways to reduce false alarms.

    http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/infocus.pl?id=1477

    2. Introduction to Security Policies, Part Two: Creating a Supportive
       Environment
    by Charl van der Walt

    As we concluded the first article of this series, we pointed out that
    policies in themselves are ineffective; their effectiveness is directly
    proportional to the support they receive from the organization. Thus it is
    crucial that the organization be aware of the importance of security
    policies and create an environment in which security is given a high
    priority. The bigger the organization, the more important this support
    becomes. This article will go over a few of things that can be done to
    ensure that security policies given the full support of the management of
    the organization, which will thereby increase the efficacy of the
    policies.

    http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/infocus.pl?id=1473

    II. BUGTRAQ SUMMARY
    -------------------
    1. Microsoft Outlook Express 6 Plain Text Message Script Execution Vulnerability
    BugTraq ID: 3334
    Remote: Yes
    Date Published: 2001-09-12
    Relevant URL:
    http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3334
    Summary:

    In order for scripting components in an email message to execute, the
    email message must be have a content-type of text/html set in it's header.

    The content-type field in the header is used by email clients and gateway
    filtering software to determine how to handle the message. Many
    administrators use gateway software to filter mail of content-type
    text/html so that messages containing potentially malicious scripts are
    not delivered.

    A vulnerability exists in Outlook Express 6 which may lead to code
    embedded in an email message of content-type 'text/plain' to be executed.

    The script code must be contained within the first 57 characters on the
    first line of the message. Any additional characters on either line will
    cause the message to be parsed in plain text. It is not known why this
    behaviour is present.

    Only the <script> tag appears to function in this manner.

    It is important to note that Outlook Express 6 does not allow any
    scripting to be executed by default. This security feature must be turned
    off in order to exploit this vulnerability.

    2. Microsoft Index Server 2.0 File Information and Path Disclosure Vulnerability
    BugTraq ID: 3339
    Remote: Yes
    Date Published: 2001-09-14
    Relevant URL:
    http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3339
    Summary:

    The sqlqhit.asp sample file is used for performing web-based SQL queries.

    Malicious users could send specifically crafted HTTP request to an
    Internet Information Services server running Index Server to reveal path
    information, file attributes, and possibly some lines of the file
    contents.

    The sqlqhit.asp file is located in the \inetpub\iissamples\ISSamples\
    folder and is installed by default.

    III. MICROSOFT FOCUS LIST SUMMARY
    ---------------------------------
    1. Source port 69 (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    127.0.0.1&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=5.1.0.14.0.20010927160156.00a1c0b0127.0.0.1&threads=1

    2. Open Guest Share question (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    securityfocus.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=20010927160229.8754.qmailsecurityfocus.com&threads=1

    3. Exchange mailing list (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    cbcnt05.cbc-raleigh.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=24DEF1509E10D411967500A0C9B6B6CC057C3FEEcbcnt05.cbc-raleigh.com&threads=1

    4. Pros and against using Multiple firewalls in a network ru nning on Win2k Advanced server.(repost.. Previous post was missing the su bject line) (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    mail1.sevenww.co.uk&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=217C727FF4584640A37BECF039962E2301534Cmail1.sevenww.co.uk&threads=1

    5. Outlook / Outlook Express security - registry settings (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    localhost&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=3BB34833.2547.18CCAC7localhost&threads=1

    6. Windows Update (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    mail2.motive.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=5C565A580330D411835300B0D0215F99053DBBBBmail2.motive.com&threads=1

    7. SecureIIS (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    optonline.net&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=3BB36E25.B97A71F6optonline.net&threads=1

    8. Second Nimda Wave (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    mail&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=Pine.GSO.4.30.0109271402120.19561-100000mail&threads=1

    9. Removing Outlook Express & NetMeeting (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    sfomail.babcockbrown.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=D32FD03F4910D511AF3F00508BA54CCE06DD36sfomail.babcockbrown.com&threads=1

    10. Blocking Extenstions (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    ARCNETHOLMDEL&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=11CF2AD97176D21193D900805FA7E3EBF9AC18ARCNETHOLMDEL&threads=1

    11. JRun 3.0 SP2 Vulnerability?? (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    hotmail.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=F1096T3rl8jle6p6XFq00008118hotmail.com&threads=1

    12. Pros and against using Multiple firewalls in a network running on Win2k Advanced server.(repost.. Previous post was missing the subject line) (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    securityfocus.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=20010927104936.4712.qmailsecurityfocus.com&threads=1

    13. Audit trail tools or ideas (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    POWEREDGE&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=A18690F7DF15D211B7A100A0C969D52C01340B22POWEREDGE&threads=1

    14. FW: Open Guest Share question (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    me-arng.ngb.army.mil&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=740B31071758D21189A60000F8796BF1043212A0me-arng.ngb.army.mil&threads=1

    15. How secure is Terminal Services (WAS: Re: SecureIIS) (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    anchorsign.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=02e801c14777$41dae770$af05a8c0anchorsign.com&threads=1

    16. Terminal Services (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    ha.osd.mil&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=003501c1476c$32febd40$7305859fha.osd.mil&threads=1

    17. Server NOT Patched!! hmmm (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    mailbox1.Hitchcock.ORG&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=42456970mailbox1.Hitchcock.ORG&threads=1

    18. By the numbers: Comparing Windows security to Linux (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    fsanzy06.arnold.af.mil&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=0D3F9DDEEB71D41187CD00D0B78ED2C902409137fsanzy06.arnold.af.mil&threads=1

    19. Blocking Extensions (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    ES03-HOU.bmc.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=CE54CE27DA40D411A56F00D0B75D07C2068FF51CES03-HOU.bmc.com&threads=1

    20. URLscan overhead (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    commtouch.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=013e01c146c5$80057ef0$f701fe0acommtouch.com&threads=1

    21. Administrivia: FAQ etc. (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    mail&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=Pine.GSO.4.30.0109260829510.16663-100000mail&threads=1

    22. Ideas for a "IIS 5.2" (Thread)
    Relevake%3flist%3d88%26date%3d2001-09-28%26thread%3dA7CE26891D15D41186AD0010E37Cok-mxs03.oppenheim.de

    24. Exhcange SMTP Authentication. (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    chaka.orthodon.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=4D5D8A4276CCD411BEB400A0C9E105C402D162chaka.orthodon.com&threads=1

    25. Exchange Attachments (Thread
    Relevant URL:

    erisksecurity.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=3BB0DD47.2000102erisksecurity.com&threads=1

    26. Nimba (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    hob1s05.aaamich.net&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=FFAA657EB698D311980900A0C9A80F8310C9BFDDhob1s05.aaamich.net&threads=1

    27. URLSCAN (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    orcs2&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=024101c145e1$aa580d60$01b410acorcs2&threads=1

    28. Viewing UNIX wtmp/utmp logs on WIN NT (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    bioid-dev.de&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=3BB0509E.7060604bioid-dev.de&threads=1

    29. Resolving Windows Insecurities (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    mail&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=Pine.GSO.4.30.0109251034420.10039-100000mail&threads=1

    30. FW: Removing Outlook Express & NetMeeting (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    nicholasofmyra.org&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=3BB075EF.2050009nicholasofmyra.org&threads=1

    31. Returned post for bugtraqsecurityfocus.com (fwd) (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    KWAN.ca&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=Pine.LNX.4.10.10109241840370.8673-110000KWAN.ca&threads=1

    32. FW: URLscan problems (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA%2b8DoZCJ8SEaYk5pn4rrIf8KAAAAQAAAAPainyc.com&threads=1

    33. TROJ_VOTE.A (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    rgc2000.RGC.roseglen.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=85D6FD232F6C7F4C81D4A320C6664858197673rgc2000.RGC.roseglen.com&threads=1

    34. Fwd: FW: By the numbers: Comparing Windows security to Linux (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    hotmail.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=F219KX89FwjwydLmm1i00004f53hotmail.com&threads=1

    35. Proxy settings in win 98 (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    legalease.co.uk&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=3BAF4B92.3AA14A0Flegalease.co.uk&threads=1

    36. Quick Norton AV question (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    irvinemail&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=9B10BC5A1C5AD511BD6E00306E06494106AA2Birvinemail&threads=1

    37. ISA Server and sessions (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    atgsrv.a-t-g.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=D04E9182D180FA41B0680FDF87F9A9393191atgsrv.a-t-g.com&threads=1

    38. EVENT ID 1000 and 1202 events in Application Log afterimporting a security template (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    d1her603.D1.AD.APL.COM&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=317F5AAD6CA7E744B916D6A1C8426B6C038B39d1her603.D1.AD.APL.COM&threads=1

    39. SecurityFocus Microsoft Newsletter #53 (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    mail&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=Pine.GSO.4.30.0109241313080.19643-100000mail&threads=1

    40. Question about Internet Security Settings (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    texascellular.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=OJEEKHIMGANDCKDDIFILGEFDCCAA.rclarktexascellular.com&threads=1

    41. By the numbers: Comparing Windows security to Linux + article Comment (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    EMAILSERVER&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=378253B6F337D411BB0B009027C3F0438019F6EMAILSERVER&threads=1

    42. EVENT ID 1000 and 1202 events in Application Log after importing a security template (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    ezpost.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=NEBBKGEMCCDLEJCLBGIBOEFKCBAA.newsteadezpost.com&threads=1

    43. W2K Security Templates (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    lauradominion.com&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=009601c1431f$d4b95f10$0a00010alauradominion.com&threads=1

    44. TITAN equivilent for NT? (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    nt-as9.bbsas.no&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=C7CE3745EA634A42AC64A22D8FE0D3F406B93Dnt-as9.bbsas.no&threads=1

    45. Quick Notoan AV question (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    phx.mjr.org&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=20010921152052.A18813phx.mjr.org&threads=1

    46. EVENT ID 1000 and 1202 events in Application Log after import ing a security template (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    poseidon.fact.cl&threads=1">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=51223C31D4E5D21187F800A024BF0D35805C5Aposeidon.fact.cl&threads=1

    47. Quick and nasty way to stop client infection (Thread)
    Relevant URL:

    tabnotes1.ho.tab.co.nz">http://www.securityfocus.com/cgi-bin/archive.pl?id=88&mid=4C256ACD.007CA44F.00tabnotes1.ho.tab.co.nz &threads=1

    IV.NEW PRODUCTS FOR MICROSOFT PLATFORMS
    ---------------------------------------
    1. Hailstorm v1.2
    by ClicktoSecure.Com, INC
    Relevant URL:
    http://www.clicktosecure.com/products_cts.cfm
    Platforms: Solaris, Windows NT, Windows 2000, MVS
    Summary:

    Proactive Security Scanning (PSS) is the next generation of security
    scanner. PSS eliminates the pain of bug-tracking and vulnerability
    databases. PSS allows the consumer to locate vulnerabilities that have
    never been publicly reported or discovered. PSS puts the consumer ahead of
    the curve by giving them the power to mitigate risks before potential
    attackers know about it. By not relying on a vendor-supplied bug database,
    customers can not only test public software, but also proprietary and
    customized systems.

    2. MovianCrypt
    by Certicom
    Relevant URL:
    http://www.certicom.com/products/movian/moviancrypt.html
    Platforms: PalmOS
    Summary:

    Certicom's movianCrypt integrates a password-based user log-in system with
    strong encryption technology to achieve data security on your Palm OS
    device. Transparent to end users, applications run unmodified on
    movianCrypt-enabled devices, encrypting data as it is stored, and
    decrypting data as it is accessed. Strong Data Encryption - Utilizes the
    128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to encrypt all data on your
    PDA. Advanced Password Security - Protects against the theft of the
    password from the desktop or from the device. The password is not stored
    on the device, and it does not get transferred to the desktop during a
    HotSync Optimizes Performance - Takes advantage of idle CPU time to
    re-encrypt data on the fly; fine-tuned for performance on the 68K
    processor Easy to Use - Features a simple GUI and installation process
    Compatible Security Solution - Works with Certicom's movianVPN and other
    third-party applications

    3. MultiSecure
    by Ubizen
    Relevant URL:
    http://www.ubizen.com/products_services/
    Platforms: Solaris, Windows NT
    Summary:

    MultiSecure is security middleware, providing prime application-level
    security for web transactions. It is highly scaleable: it can be used
    across multiple applications and it is designed to keep up with changing
    business needs. MultiSecure can be applied in e-business applications such
    as Internet banking, insurance brokerage, e-trading, e-healthcare and
    e-government. MultiSecure® offers you maximum protection to ensure
    availability, confidentiality and data integrity of your e-business
    transactions. Multiple security measures are enforced on the transactions
    as defined in the central security policy. These measures include user
    authentication, encryption, digital signatures, firewalls, intrusion
    detection and auditing.

    4. EventAdmin
    by Aelita Software
    Relevant URL:
    http://www.aelita.com/products/EventAdmin.htm
    Platforms: Solaris, Windows NT, Windows 2000, MVS
    Summary:

    EventAdmin is a comprehensive, robust, and flexible enterprise event
    management, analysis and auditing system for Windows NT and Windows 2000
    networks and infrastructure applications. EventAdmin gives you the power
    to track and analyze user activity patterns, applications behavior and
    systems health and performance.

    5. PowerBroker
    by Symark Software
    Relevant URL:
    http://www.symark.com/pbroker.htm
    Platforms: Windows 3.x, PalmOS, NetBSD, MacOS, UNICOS
    Summary:

    Symark PowerBroker allows the full administrative powers of the root
    account to be selectively delegated to trusted users without having to
    disclose the root password, thereby maintaining system security. Second,
    it provides an indelible audit trail of all actions occurring in important
    accounts such as root, which allows sites to track exactly which actions
    have been undertaken, by which people, when, and on which machine.

    6. CyberArmor Suite
    by InfoExpress
    Relevant URL:
    http://www.infoexpress.com/pr7fr.htm
    Platforms: Windows 95/98
    Summary:

    CyberArmor works with InfoExpress' and other VPNs to detect and block
    attacks against the PC using the appropriate level of security at all
    times. CyberArmor detects where the system is located and what the user is
    doing, then enforces a security policy appropriate to the current
    situation.

    V. NEW TOOLS FOR MICROSOFT PLATFORMS
    ------------------------------------
    1. EndoShield v1.2
    by Dave Cheeseman
    Relevant URL:
    http://endoshield.sourceforge.net/
    Platforms: Linux
    Summary:

    EndoShield is a fully configurable firewall that will run under a 2.2 or
    2.4 Linux kernel (ipchains or iptables). It requires no knowledge of
    firewalls or how ipchains or iptables works. It is perfect for home users
    wanting to secure their systems, but can also be configured for internet
    connection gateways or server systems.

    2. Windows 9x PassWord List reader v0.07
    by xilun
    Relevant URL:
    http://xilun666.free.fr.
    Platforms: UNIX, Windows 95/98
    Summary:

    Windows 9x Password List reader is a program that will allow you to see
    the passwords contained in your Windows pwl database under Unix. You can
    check the security of these files/try to recover the main password using
    the bruteforce mode.

    3. HEXtreme Hex Editor for Windows v2.3
    by Mikersoft
    Relevant URL:
    http://www.mikersoft.com/hextreme/hextreme.zip
    Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, Windows NT
    Summary:

    Powerful Color Coded Hex Editor for Windows. Customize your own color
    coding by setting byte or byte range colors to make files more readable to
    you. Easy to use multiple document interface with modern look & feel.
    Quickly and easily edit files up to 4 gigabytes in size with no worry of
    running out of memory. Lightning fast searches on even the largest of
    files. Search a file for a hex string, common ASCII string, or even for
    Unicode strings.

    4. ngrep (Windows) v1.39.2
    by Jordan Ritter, jpr5darkridge.com
    Relevant URL:
    http://ngrep.sourceforge.net/
    Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, Windows NT
    Summary:

    ngrep strives to provide most of GNU grep's common features, applying them
    to the network layer. ngrep is a pcap-aware tool that will allow you to
    specify extended regular expressions to match against data payloads of
    packets. It currently recognizes TCP, UDP and ICMP across Ethernet, PPP,
    SLIP, FDDI and null interfaces, and understands bpf filter logic in the
    same fashion as more common packet sniffing tools, such as tcpdump and
    snoop.

    5. DDoSPing v2.0
    by Robin Keir robinkeirfoundstone.com
    Relevant URL:
    http://www.foundstone.com/rdlabs/tools.html
    Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, Windows NT
    Summary:

    DDoSPing is a remote scanner for the most common Distributed Denial of
    Service programs (often called Zombies by the press). These were the
    programs responsible for the recent rash of attacks on high profile web
    sites. This tool will detect Trinoo, Stacheldraht and Tribe Flood Network
    programs running with their default settings, although setup of each
    program type is possible from the configuration screen. Scanning is
    performed by sending the appropriate UDP and ICMP messages at a
    controlable rate to a user defined range of addresses. Feedback
    appreciated.

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