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New Cisco flaw could pose threat to Net

 September 7, 2005 Networking giant warns that a serious flaw in its software puts computer networks at risk of attack. TAGS: Cisco IOS, Cisco Systems Inc., vulnerability, Symantec Corp., flaw, computer network, attack, researcher, threat, FTP, networking, security, firewall, router, operating system

Apple fixes 26 Mac OS flaws

 August 2, 2006 Some of the vulnerabilities are serious and could be used in malicious attacks to commandeer Macs. TAGS: flaw, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, vulnerability, researcher, Symantec Corp., security, file-sharing, attack, Bluetooth, operating system, server

Exposing software flaws--no easy job

 June 7, 2007 Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability. TAGS: Christopher Soghoian, researcher, vulnerability, Firefox, vendor, attack, Mozilla Corp., Web browser, printing, server, router, security

RealPlayer, Helix users at risk of attack

 September 27, 2005 Media players running on Linux face a new security vulnerability that could leave users open to remote attacks, security experts say. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., RealNetworks RealPlayer, vulnerability, risk, flaw, media player, security, attack, researcher, Linux

Hackers work to exploit latest Firefox flaw

 September 13, 2005 Researchers claim they have found ways to exploit a serious flaw in Firefox and Mozilla browsers, a sign that attacks could be on the way. TAGS: Mozilla Web browser, exploit, vulnerability, researcher, Mozilla Corp., flaw, hacker, Firefox, attacker, Netscape Communications Corp., attack, security, domain name, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Bug hunter targets routers, other gadgets

 April 19, 2007 Vulnerabilities abound in routers, cell phones and PDAs and could pose a serious threat, a security researcher warns. TAGS: hardware maker, gadget, router, D-Link Systems, researcher, attack, PDA, vulnerability, security, bug, cell phone, monitor, PC

Google thanks bug hunters

 November 1, 2006 In the Web 2.0 world, a lack of traditional security alerts means companies have to find a new way to give credit where its due. TAGS: Web company, researcher, Web 2.0, Google Inc., flaw, vulnerability, Time Warner Inc., security, Web application, attack

Cisco squashes 'critical' Net attack bug

 November 3, 2005 Update fixes a serious flaw and helps secure a key part of network and Internet infrastructure. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco IOS, Black Hat, IPv6, flaw, Cisco Router, vulnerability, attack, researcher, router, security

Cisco details controversial router flaw

 July 29, 2005 Disagreement persists about the scope of the IOS vulnerability, which is at the center of a dispute between Cisco and a security researcher. TAGS: Black Hat, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco IOS, IPv6, advisory, router, researcher, flaw, vulnerability, Las Vegas, conference, attack, security
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