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Gphone vs. iPhone: The security debate begins

November 8, 2007 Plans for Google's Android spark discussion about whether its Linux platform will prove more--or less--secure than Apple's proprietary iPhone. TAGS: Open Handset Alliance, source code, open source, McAfee Inc., Linux, vulnerability, security, Apple iPhone, Apple Computer, Google Inc.

HP: Linux ready for most applications

October 1, 2007 Although still making progress, Linux is already secure and reliable enough to be used in mission-critical apps, HP executive says. TAGS: Linux, reliability, Singapore, Unix, HP, security

Microsoft patches Xbox 360

March 5, 2007 Vulnerability could have let Xbox owners run their own applications or operating systems like Linux on the console. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, hacker, console, Xbox 360, game console, fix, Linux, Microsoft Corp., security, operating system

Vista, Leopard, Linux to compete in hack contest

February 7, 2008 An ethical hacking contest will pit the three operating systems against each other next month at CanSecWest conference. TAGS: hacking, contest, researcher, Linux, Apple MacBook, Microsoft Windows Vista, security, conference, Apple Computer, operating system, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows

Sun releases Solaris 10 for free

February 1, 2005 The server and software company begins offering Solaris 10 as a free download for those who register. TAGS: Sun Solaris, Sun Solaris 10, Sun Microsystems Inc., x86 processor, Linux, Unix, IBM Corp., Red Hat Inc., software company, open source, server, security, HP, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Opera issues security patch

November 22, 2005 Update addresses flaws that could allow a malicious attacker to remotely take control of a user's system. TAGS: Opera Software, security patch, Macromedia Inc., flaw, attacker, security, Linux

Mozilla plugs Thunderbird holes

October 1, 2005 Update to open-source e-mail client deals with several security problems, some serious. TAGS: Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Corp., security, Linux, Firefox, Web browser, e-mail

Symantec to unveil security intelligence tools

June 18, 2005 Linux-based appliances will let organizations analyze security data to get a better view of the attacks waged against their networks. TAGS: appliance, Symantec Corp., Intel Xeon, security, Linux

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, bug, monkey, mailing list, developer, creator, security, Linux, approach, information technology, e-mail, operating system

Open source gets around

November 29, 2006 roundup Trolltech offers a software suite to boost Linux use in mobile phones. Novell, meanwhile, turns away from a well-traveled sector. TAGS: Trolltech, Linux, Novell Inc., open source, mobile phone, photograph, security, Microsoft Corp.

Trend Micro: Open source is more secure

June 13, 2006 Antivirus vendor wades into the debate over the merits of open and closed code, while Red Hat takes a cautious approach. TAGS: Raimund Genes, Trend Micro Inc., open source, Red Hat Inc., Linux, distribution, antivirus company, vulnerability, patch management, open-source software, security, Unix, Microsoft Corp.

Novell acquires Linux security company

May 11, 2005 Snags Immunix, a small company that sells software designed to improve the security of programs running on Linux servers. TAGS: Novell Inc., Novell AppArmor, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Linux server, Linux, security company, security, server

Linux developers create forum to air core flaws

February 2, 2005 The mailing list will aim to get flaws fixed quickly with as little politics as possible. TAGS: Linux kernel, disclosure, flaw, Linux, mailing list, developer, security, software company, fix, open source, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Linux lasting longer against Net attacks

December 22, 2004 Small study of unpatched Linux systems suggests that fewer attacks, and better default configurations, means less risk. TAGS: Linux system, study, Linux, attacker, attack, security, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp.

Novell delivers security shield for Linux computers

January 10, 2006 Open-source AppArmor tool promises to help fend off intruders by putting restrictions on software that's running. TAGS: Novell AppArmor, Novell Inc., GPL, Linux, Red Hat Inc., security

Kaspersky debuts Linux antivirus in the U.S.

August 1, 2005 Products to protect corporate servers running open-source operating systems make their way over from Europe. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, file server, Moscow, Linux, workstation, Europe, U.S., e-mail server, server, antivirus, security, operating system

Exploit code released for Nvidia flaw

October 17, 2006 Rapid7, which says it discovered the flaw in the Linux graphics driver, says risk goes back to 2004. TAGS: advisory, NVidia, flaw, buffer-overflow, Linux, bug, security, forum

Linux guru warns on security of open-source code

October 26, 2006 Veteran developer Alan Cox cautions that hackers are trying hard to break open-source code and that many projects are far from secure. TAGS: delegate, metrics, open source, Linux kernel, Red Hat Inc., Linux, project, open-source software, London, security, analysis

Debian locks out developers after server hack

July 14, 2006 Linux project pulls access for programmers with weak passwords after discovering an intruder. TAGS: Debian, kernel, developer, attacker, Linux, server, password, security

Key bugs in core Linux code squashed

August 3, 2005 Serious bugs in the latest Linux kernel have been fixed, a sign that the open-source OS is maturing. TAGS: Coverity, Linux kernel, defect, analysis, Linux, bug, code, file system, security, programming, open source, networking, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.
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