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When more bugs can mean tighter security
December 7, 2007
Mozilla Europe president explains why having fewer disclosed vulnerabilities doesn't mean Internet Explorer is safer than the open-source Web browser.
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Flaws threaten Net, VoIP
January 14, 2004
Microsoft releases patches for three bugs, while many companies' products may be affected by vulnerabilities in a messaging standard.
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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.
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Researcher launches Month of PHP Bugs
March 2, 2007
Initiative focuses on the widely used scripting language with the aim to improve security.
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Microsoft releases 'critical' updates for new programs
May 8, 2007
This month's Patch Tuesday focuses on fixes for vulnerabilities in 2007 editions of Internet Explorer, Exchange and Office.
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Another denial-of-service bug found in Firefox 2
November 1, 2006
Mozilla downplays the issue, saying only minor problems have been found in the week after the browser's release.
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Apple plugs 25 Mac OS X flaws
April 19, 2007
Fourth security update this year addresses vulnerabilities that could let attackers hit Macs.
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Office zero-day bugs spoil Patch Tuesday
April 10, 2007
Report of three flaws in Microsoft Office comes as software maker releases April security updates; McAfee investigating whether flaws are new.
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The hunt is on for file format bugs
July 28, 2005
New tools released on Thursday could help researchers pinpoint flaws in popular formats, like JPEG and GIF.
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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.
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Cursor flaw gives Vista security a black eye
April 4, 2007
Tuesday's "critical" patch casts a shadow over the software giant's promises about the quality of the OS's defenses.Video: Hacking a Vista PC
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Another IE bug hits Microsoft
March 22, 2006
New, unpatched security flaw could allow an attacker to gain control over a vulnerable Windows computer.
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Oracle dragging heels on unfixed flaws, researcher says
July 20, 2005
Company has not patched several bugs despite being told about them two years ago, a researcher claims as he puts on pressure by publishing details.
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Offering a bounty for security bugs
July 25, 2005
TippingPoint wants to be the first to know about flaws to protect its customers against potential attacks.
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IE bug lets fake sites look real
December 10, 2003
Microsoft says it is looking into reports of a potential bug in its Web browser that could help malicious hackers design convincing Web site spoofs.
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A banner year for security bugs
October 11, 2006
The number of vulnerabilities found in software will jump this year, experts say--but there's a silver lining.
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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.
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Hacker backpedals on Firefox zero-day claim
October 3, 2006
Researcher who claimed to have found a serious bug now says he was never able to use it to hijack computers.
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Networks at risk from Snort bug
October 18, 2005
A vulnerability in the popular open-source intrusion detection software could let an outsider commandeer an affected system.
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Sourcefire Inc.
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Neel Mehta
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Back Orifice
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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
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iDefense ups the bidding for bugs
July 27, 2005
One day after a rival announces it will pay for details on security bugs, iDefense says it will double its payouts.
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