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Firefox update issued for video-related bug

August 3, 2006 Mozilla issues an update that fixes a bug that prevented the Windows MediaPlayer plug-in from being recognized. TAGS: bug, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., video, Microsoft Windows

'Madden' bug makes NFL player tiny

September 26, 2005 Glitch in game's second roster update of the year leaves one New York Jet player a mere 7 inches tall. Images: Itsy-bitsy lineman TAGS: Electronic Arts Inc., bug, spreadsheet

Torvalds attacks IT industry 'security circus'

July 17, 2008 Linux creator calls OpenBSD crowd a bunch of "monkeys" and criticizes those who publicize security flaws to gain notoriety. TAGS: OpenBSD, Linus Torvalds, Linux kernel, security flaw, monkey, bug, mailing list, developer, Linux, creator, security, approach, information technology, e-mail, operating system

OpenOffice security is questioned

August 14, 2006 French researchers pinpoint security issues, but OpenOffice.org says only bug discovered has already been fixed. TAGS: OpenOffice, OpenOffice.org, open-source community, security, bug, researcher, Microsoft Office, open source, Microsoft Corp.

Sony cracks down on PSP hacks

September 30, 2005 Firmware update will fix flaw that lets hackers downgrade latest console software and run their own code. TAGS: Sony PSP, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., hacker, firmware, Sony Corp., flaw, bug, U.S.

Skype bug may expose user data

May 20, 2006 Update to Internet telephony software is available to prevent possible attacks that could expose user data, Skype says. TAGS: Skype, IP telephony, eBay Inc., bug, security

Google fixes China search bugs

January 27, 2006 Following a CNET News.com investigation, Google fixes bugs censoring sites for users of its Chinese-language search. TAGS: SafeSearch, Sergey Brin, Google Inc., China, investigation, bug, domain name, search engine, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Bug-hunting tool aimed at Vista developers

December 16, 2005 Tool is designed to identify bugs related to a security feature in Windows Vista that lets users run with fewer privileges. TAGS: privilege, representative, bug, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

TippingPoint: Our bounty squelched bug

October 14, 2005 Flaw in Veritas's NetBackup was found and patched through a rewards program for security researchers, company says. TAGS: TippingPoint Technologies, VERITAS NetBackup, VERITAS Software Corp., researcher, bug, security

Bug hunter gets bounty from Mozilla

March 31, 2005 A Firefox guru receives a $2,500 reward for finding flaws in Mozilla's browser. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., bug, researcher, Web browser, Firefox, security, Microsoft Corp.

FBI taps cell phone mic as eavesdropping tool

December 1, 2006 Agency used novel surveillance technique on alleged Mafioso: activating his cell phone's microphone and then just listening. TAGS: microphone, Nextel Communications Inc., conversation, suspect, handset, cell phone, bug, call, New York, owner, battery, security

Intuit bug resurfaces at public Wi-Fi hot spots

January 3, 2008 A bug in a flawed QuickBooks update that deleted users' files could strike again if the software is used at public Wi-Fi hot spots. TAGS: Intuit Inc., Intuit QuickBooks, hot spot, bug, Wi-Fi, patch, Apple Macintosh

Researcher launches Month of PHP Bugs

March 2, 2007 Initiative focuses on the widely used scripting language with the aim to improve security. TAGS: PHP, scripting language, researcher, project, bug, security, vulnerability

Bounty for Vista coders who squish bugs at home

May 13, 2006 Top engineer urges Vista team members to spend weekend hunting down bugs. The reward? $100 per problem fixed. TAGS: Brian Valentine, bounty, bug, Microsoft Windows Vista, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Windows, e-mail

New Firefox, Mozilla releases to fix bugs

September 15, 2005 Mozilla Foundation plans to release new versions soon to deal with a recently disclosed serious security flaw and other problems. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox 1.5, flaw, Firefox, bug, beta, buffer-overflow, Web browser, vulnerability, security, fix, researcher, open source, Microsoft Internet Explorer

OpenOffice bug hits multiple operating systems

September 25, 2007 A vulnerability in OpenOffice could allow attackers to remotely execute code on computers running Windows, Linux or Mac OS. TAGS: OpenOffice, iDefense, TIFF, Linux, vulnerability, worm, Apple Mac OS, bug, operating system, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

Apple plugs 25 Mac OS X flaws

April 19, 2007 Fourth security update this year addresses vulnerabilities that could let attackers hit Macs. TAGS: Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, security update, vulnerability, flaw, Apple Macintosh, Apple MacBook, bug, conference, security, operating system

This week in software flaws

April 14, 2006 Microsoft releases "critical" IE update that fixes 10 flaws in Web browser, including a high-profile bug that is being used in cyberattacks. TAGS: Metalink Ltd., cyberattack, Oracle Corp., vulnerability, flaw, bug, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, security, Microsoft Corp.

Getting clocked by the 'daylight saving' bug

March 9, 2007 Setting the clocks ahead comes early this year. Are your gadgets and applications ready to spring forward? TAGS: gadget, bug, information technology, video

Google Desktop tweaked to block attackers

December 7, 2005 Adjustment should protect PCs from attackers exploiting an unpatched flaw in Internet Explorer. TAGS: Google Desktop, adjustment, attacker, Google Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, bug, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp.
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