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Cisco releases security patch

August 24, 2005 The patch is intended to address vulnerabilities in two products whose reporting capabilities could be compromised by an attack. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., vulnerability, security, monitor

Porn sites exploit new IE flaw

September 19, 2006 Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites. TAGS: malicious software, Websense Inc., flaw, Sunbelt Software, vulnerability, exploit, security company, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Windows PC, attack, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, security, Microsoft Corp., PC

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.

Gmail cookie vulnerability exposes user's privacy

September 27, 2007 Program developed by "ethical hacking" group takes advantage of cross-site scripting vulnerability to steal contacts, forward e-mail. TAGS: Gmail, XSS, cookie, organization, vulnerability, attacker, Google Inc., hacking, password, security, e-mail

Firefox gets a fresh security update

May 3, 2006 Open-source browser gets tweaked just weeks after Mozilla released a large fix to address several vulnerabilities. TAGS: security update, flaw, Mozilla Corp., attacker, Firefox, vulnerability, security, Web browser, open source

Apple megapatch plugs 45 security holes

March 14, 2007 Update for Mac OS X includes a number of fixes for zero-day vulnerabilities released as part of two high-profile bug-hunting campaigns. TAGS: vulnerability, security hole, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple iPhoto, flaw, fix, security

Security flaws found in fix for Firefox, SeaMonkey

March 6, 2007 Mozilla Foundation says patch issued in mid-December introduced vulnerability to browser and application suite. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, vulnerability, fix, security, Web browser

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. TAGS: vulnerability, flaw, Microsoft Office, fix, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Attackers dig into zero-day flaw

November 7, 2006 Limited attacks are already emerging for the "extremely critical" flaw in ActiveX Control, Microsoft acknowledges. TAGS: security company, vulnerability, flaw, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft fixes Office, Windows flaws

March 14, 2006 Patches released in Microsoft's monthly security update cycle tackle six holes in Office and one in Windows. TAGS: flaw, vulnerability, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Yahoo releases critical security patch for IM

June 8, 2007 Patch for Messenger addresses zero-day exploits that take advantage of vulnerabilities in its Webcam ActiveX controls. TAGS: eEye Digital Security, security patch, Yahoo! Inc., vulnerability, ActiveX Control, webcam, security, IM

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. TAGS: flaw, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, patch management, vulnerability, Apple Mac OS, Symantec Corp., security, Apple Macintosh, operating system

IBM: Public vulnerabilities are tip of the iceberg

June 1, 2007 But security experts point out that nondisclosure of flaws doesn't necessarily increase security risk. TAGS: vulnerability, IBM Corp., researcher, security, organization, McAfee Inc.

Firefox 2 and 1.5 security updates released

March 21, 2007 Mozilla will support Firefox 1.5 only until April 24; users are encouraged to update to 2.0. TAGS: Firefox 2.0, Firefox 1.5, Mozilla Corp., security update, Firefox, vulnerability, security

Microsoft warns of unpatched IE flaw

July 1, 2005 Software giant issues security advisory after a research firm publishes a working exploit of the vulnerability. TAGS: flaw, vulnerability, research company, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, service pack, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft takes a 'Patch Tuesday' break

March 8, 2007 Company won't release any security bulletins on its monthly patch day, though there are several zero-day flaws yet to be fixed. TAGS: security update, security, vulnerability, Microsoft Corp.

Cisco finds two new flaws

February 16, 2007 News of holes in security appliances comes days after company patches operating system bugs. TAGS: security appliance, Cisco Systems Inc., access control, vulnerability, patch management, flaw, networking, security, router, operating system

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? TAGS: Qualys Inc., vulnerability, audit, security, operating system

Attack code for Windows flaw heightens risk

June 27, 2006 Computer code that exploits a "critical" flaw appears on the Net, prompting Microsoft to issue a security advisory. TAGS: cyberattack, vulnerability, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
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