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Adobe fixes PDF reader flaws
July 12, 2006 If left unpatched, vulnerabilities in Adobe Systems' PDF reader software could put Windows, Mac users at risk of cyberattack.Cell phone security has at least one flaw: People
July 13, 2007 People have long been the weakest link when it comes to protecting computers. The same applies to mobile phones, a security expert says.Microsoft patches 20 security flaws
February 13, 2007 Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for 20 vulnerabilities in a variety of products, including one that is part of Windows Vista.Breaking into a laptop via Wi-Fi
August 2, 2006 Flaws in software that runs wireless-networking hardware could let attackers take over PCs, including Macs, Black Hat warns.Microsoft to patch critical Windows, Office flaws
October 5, 2006 Serious problem with Windows Shell already targeted by exploit code to be tackled by one of 11 updates.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.Apple plugs 25 Mac OS X flaws
April 19, 2007 Fourth security update this year addresses vulnerabilities that could let attackers hit Macs.Apple Mac OS X patch plugs 31 vulnerabilities
November 29, 2006 Bundle of fixes includes patch for zero-day Wi-Fi hijack flaw and other bugs, some that could let an attacker commandeer Macs.Apple flaws put both Macs and PCs at risk
May 12, 2006 Patches arrive for more than 40 holes affecting QuickTime, used by Apple and Windows systems, and Mac OS X.Unpatched Mac flaws may put users at risk
April 21, 2006 Security researcher publishes details of several unpatched, potentially serious flaws in OS X. Apple plans patch.Microsoft reveals 'critical' flaw
July 24, 2003 The software giant issues another passel of warnings about security holes, including a "critical" flaw that affects most Windows PCs.Cisco finds two new flaws
February 16, 2007 News of holes in security appliances comes days after company patches operating system bugs.Second third-party fix out for Windows bug
October 1, 2006 Group of security professionals produces a patch for a flaw in Windows Shell that is being used in cyberattacks.Apple issues Java security update
April 19, 2006 Flaws could allow malicious attackers to gain access to Mac OS users' systems.Apple patches serious Mac OS flaws
March 2, 2006 Security update fixes 20 vulnerabilities, including a high-profile flaw in the Safari Web browser and Mail client.Intel: Driver flaws no major threat, yet
June 14, 2006 Vulnerabilities in kernel-level Windows device drivers are scarce and tough to exploit, so there is no reason for alarm, company says.Mac OS flaw exposes Apple users
February 21, 2006 Apple is working to patch operating-system vulnerability that could be exploited to install rootkits, backdoors.Attack code targets zero-day Mac OS X flaw
November 21, 2006 The unpatched security hole could be used by a remote attacker to compromise a vulnerable Mac, advisories say.Attack code out for Apple flaw
June 29, 2006 Exploit comes only a day after Apple released a patch for the bug. Plus: iTunes update plugs a security hole.OpenBSD hit by 'critical' IPv6 flaw
March 14, 2007 A security hole in the way OpenBSD handles IPv6 data packets exposes systems running the open-source OS to serious attack. Sponsored matches for "operating system"
