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Free security scan raises questions
May 4, 2005
Qualys offers a free scanning service, but could it be used by outsiders to look for vulnerabilities in other people's systems?
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Darwin flaws survive in Apple's Mac OS X
January 19, 2005
An audit of the open-source OS from which Apple borrowed much of the Mac OS X code reveals vulnerabilities that affect Apple's software.
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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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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.
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Cisco warns of more router vulnerabilities
February 14, 2007
Intrusion prevention capabilities in IOS can be circumvented by hackers, putting companies at risk of attack.
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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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.
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Cisco finds two new flaws
February 16, 2007
News of holes in security appliances comes days after company patches operating system bugs.
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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Apple plugs 'critical' holes in OS X
September 23, 2005
Ten new patches for the Macintosh operating system address myriad flaws that open systems to remote attacks, experts say.
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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.
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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.
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Homeland Security: Fix your Windows
August 9, 2006
In rare alert, department urges people to plug a worm hole in the Microsoft operating system as soon as possible.
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McAfee bites into Apple security
May 5, 2006
Launches antivirus for Mac, saying Apple's operating system is "just as vulnerable" to targeted attacks as its competitors.
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McAfee Inc.
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Apple Mac OS X
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Apple Computer
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Worm hole found in Windows 2000
August 3, 2005
The unpatched flaw in a core component of the OS has no work-around and could be used to create a worm, a security firm warns.
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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.
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Winner mocks OS X hacking contest
March 7, 2006
Hacker gains operating control of a Mac Mini using an unpublished vulnerability, says machine is "easy pickings."
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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.
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Apple Safari
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Juniper routers exposed to attack
January 31, 2005
A flaw in some versions of the Junos OS could make networks vulnerable to DOS attacks, the gear maker warns.
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Juniper Networks Inc.
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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Mac OS X in hackers' crosshairs, report says
March 22, 2005
Symantec has warned that as Apple's market share rises, its operating system will come under increased attack.
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'Critical' patches released for Windows
January 11, 2005
Microsoft releases two patches for OS, but fix for underlying IE problems is not yet ready.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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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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