"The security hole that a shadow network creates is potentially a big problem for enterprises. 'If ... one curious user plays around with it, suddenly you have these potential exposure points ... (for) entities who are looking for that kind of soft way into the enterprise,' said Mark Urban."
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"Back door" IPv6 apps now visible to Blue Coat's PacketShaper
"Blue Coat Systems has updated its PacketShaper appliance software, adding a new ability to detect and monitor “shadow” or "back door" IPv6 traffic running secretly across company networks."
Blue Coat PacketShaper Updated for IPv6 Visibility
"IPv6 traffic is already on your network, whether you're aware of it or not is the question."
Blue Coat PacketShaper 9 raises performance, gives visibility into IPv6 Shadow Networks
"The new software facilitates a significant boost in performance. But it also provides an industry 'first' that Blue Coat is touting, the ability to detect IPv6 "shadow networks" which have, up until now, run undetected on existing corporate IPv4 networks."
Firms warned over IPv6 security risks
"Companies need to be on their guard against cyber criminals using IPv6 networks to stage attacks, as the number of compatible end point devices in the workplace soars."
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