Frank Washkuch

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Apple patches two QuickTime flaws

Apple patches two QuickTime flaws

Apple on Tuesday released a security patch for two issues in QuickTime 7.1.6 for Mac OS X and Windows.
Frank Washkuch May 31 2007 9:56AM Security
Sclavos out as VeriSign chief

Sclavos out as VeriSign chief

VeriSign today announced a major management shake-up, capped by the resignation of Stratton D. Sclavos, the company's former chairman, president and CEO.
Frank Washkuch May 30 2007 12:26PM Security
What’s up with image spam?

What’s up with image spam?
Frank Washkuch May 29 2007 4:12PM Security
Welcome!

Welcome!
Frank Washkuch May 29 2007 11:25AM Security
Apple patches 17 flaws in third May security bulletin

Apple patches 17 flaws in third May security bulletin

Apple on Thursday released 13 patches, fixing 17 vulnerabilities in Mac OS X.
Frank Washkuch May 28 2007 9:40AM Security
On Office 2000 ActiveX, nCircle and Cambia

On Office 2000 ActiveX, nCircle and Cambia
Frank Washkuch May 25 2007 4:13PM Security
Month of ActiveX Bugs project reveals Office 2000 flaw

Month of ActiveX Bugs project reveals Office 2000 flaw

Microsoft is looking into reports of a flaw in Office 2000 disclosed as part of the Month of ActiveX Bugs (MoAxB) project.
Frank Washkuch May 25 2007 9:36AM Security
Google and Dell in semi-spyware cahoots?

Google and Dell in semi-spyware cahoots?
Frank Washkuch May 24 2007 4:15PM Security
US I-SPY Act passes House

US I-SPY Act passes House

The Internet Spyware Prevention Act of 2007 was approved by the US House of Representatives this week, but the bill still faces a significant test in the prospect of Senate affirmation.
Frank Washkuch May 24 2007 12:41PM Security
Microsoft releases a non-security security update

Microsoft releases a non-security security update

Information security oxymoron alert: Microsoft on Tuesday released a non-security-related security bulletin to fix Windows Update issues.
Frank Washkuch May 24 2007 7:34AM Security
One more blog to read…

One more blog to read…
Frank Washkuch May 23 2007 4:26PM Security
How bad is Badbunny?

How bad is Badbunny?
Frank Washkuch May 23 2007 4:25PM Security
Microsoft bolsters Office security

Microsoft bolsters Office security

Microsoft released updates to its productivity suite this week, adding security features for Office 2003 that were developed for Office 2007.
Frank Washkuch May 23 2007 10:12AM Security
Hypponen tries another .bank shot

Hypponen tries another .bank shot
Frank Washkuch May 22 2007 4:20PM Security
Lost Alcatel-Lucent disk holds personal details

Lost Alcatel-Lucent disk holds personal details

Telecommunications service provider Alcatel-Lucent has sent notifications to employees and retirees about a 3 May data breach.
Frank Washkuch May 22 2007 8:42AM Security
Another tech company suffers a data breach

Another tech company suffers a data breach
Frank Washkuch May 21 2007 4:22PM Security
Symantec patches flaw in Norton products

Symantec patches flaw in Norton products

Symantec on has patched a vulnerability in Norton Personal Firewall 2004 and Norton Internet Security 2004 that can be exploited for remote code execution.
Frank Washkuch May 21 2007 3:53AM Security
Sentencing of teacher in 'porn or spyware' case postponed

Sentencing of teacher in 'porn or spyware' case postponed

The sentencing of Julie Amero, the Connecticut substitute teacher convicted of exposing seventh-grade students to pornographic images — pictures that she and a number of security experts contend were spyware-produced — was postponed to 6 June.
Frank Washkuch May 21 2007 3:40AM Security
The flavour of the month

The flavour of the month
Frank Washkuch May 18 2007 4:23PM Security
Symantec seeks $67M in eight piracy lawsuits

Symantec seeks $67M in eight piracy lawsuits

Symantec has filed suit against eight companies accused of being software pirates, seeking a total of more than US$55 million in damages.
Frank Washkuch May 18 2007 10:28AM Security

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