vulnerability

Security group: Vulnerability disclosure is impractical

Security group: Vulnerability disclosure is impractical

An advisory group contends that the scramble over Dan Kaminsky's DNS flaw discovery proves that full disclosure is simply not feasible.
Mark Mayne Oct 30 2008 9:36AM Security
Microsoft issues new security alert

Microsoft issues new security alert

Microsoft is issuing a critical fix for Windows users. The company issued the alert following reports of targeted attacks against a vulnerability in the server component for all currently supported versions of Windows and Windows Server.
Shaun Nichols Oct 24 2008 3:03PM Security
Adobe vulnerability exploits are mounting

Adobe vulnerability exploits are mounting

A new and previously unknown exploit toolkit exclusively targets Adobe's PDF format.
Chuck Miller Sep 29 2008 12:36PM Security
Apple fixes another DNS vulnerability

Apple fixes another DNS vulnerability

Apple released a security update for its Mac OS X to fix several security issues, most notably for the notorious DNS cache poisoning problem and a vulnerability within PostScript font names.
Sue Sep 18 2008 12:53PM Security
Fighting fire with fire

Fighting fire with fire

The Web is a pretty nasty place, according to reverse engineer and privacy advocate Mike Perry -- and he should know.
Liz Tay Sep 4 2008 12:52PM Security
Browser security plug-in protects against DNS flaw

Browser security plug-in protects against DNS flaw

Researchers have developed a browser security system that protects against the recently-revealed DNS vulnerability and other Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks.
Liz Tay Aug 27 2008 11:39AM Security
Red Hat warns of Fedora, OpenSSH compromises

Red Hat warns of Fedora, OpenSSH compromises

Hackers compromised Red Hat's Fedora servers, which prompted the open source software company to issue a critical update Friday for its OpenSSH packages.
Dan Kaplan Aug 25 2008 9:59AM Security
Microsoft looks into Visual Studio bug

Microsoft looks into Visual Studio bug

Microsoft is investigating a zero-day vulnerability in Visual Studio.
Dan Kaplan Aug 18 2008 10:07AM Security
Microsoft to release 12 patches

Microsoft to release 12 patches

Microsoft plans 12 fixes - seven for "critical" bugs - in next week's monthly patch delivery.
Dan Kaplan Aug 8 2008 11:00AM Security
Mozilla warns of low-risk DoS vulnerability in Firefox 3

Mozilla warns of low-risk DoS vulnerability in Firefox 3

Mozilla is investigating a new, low-risk vulnerability in its recently released Firefox 3 web browser that could permit an attacker to crash a victim's browser.
Dan Kaplan Jul 31 2008 10:05AM Security
Blackberry advises blocking PDFs until flaw is fixed

Blackberry advises blocking PDFs until flaw is fixed

A major vulnerability in the BlackBerry Attachment Service could result in a takedown of the enterprise server that supports the popular mobile devices.
Dan Kaplan Jul 17 2008 10:13AM Security
Microsoft investigates ActiveX public exploits

Microsoft investigates ActiveX public exploits

Microsoft has revealed that attackers are exploiting a zero-day ActiveX vulnerability in Microsoft Access.
Dan Kaplan Jul 8 2008 11:10AM Security
Microsoft recommends free tools to address SQL attacks

Microsoft recommends free tools to address SQL attacks

Microsoft is trying to stem the tide of poorly coded but legitimate websites falling prey to attacks.
Dan Kaplan Jun 25 2008 9:51AM Security
Coffee drinkers in peril after espresso overspill attack

Coffee drinkers in peril after espresso overspill attack

A geeky risk advisory manager from global accountancy firm BDO has hacked into a leading coffee machine, causing it to pour scalding water onto unsuspecting espresso lovers
Richard Thurston Jun 20 2008 10:56AM Security
Apple iCal vulnerability offers malware risk

Apple iCal vulnerability offers malware risk

Three vulnerabilities in Apple's iCal personal calendar application could enable remote attackers to install malicious code on victim's machines.
Dan Kaplan May 22 2008 9:56AM Security
Rare SCADA vulnerability discovered

Rare SCADA vulnerability discovered

Researchers have discovered a rare bug in a Windows-based control software package used by as many as one-third of the world's industrial plants.
Dan Kaplan May 9 2008 10:05AM Security
XSS vulnerability found in McAfee HackerSafe sites

XSS vulnerability found in McAfee HackerSafe sites

For the second time this year, a security researcher has found websites certified as McAfee HackerSafe that contain vulnerabilities.
Sue May 1 2008 10:36AM Security
The greatest vulnerability to come

The greatest vulnerability to come

Guard the greatest vulnerability point - gaps in data security - to avoid threats, says Raphael Leiteritz
Raphael Leiteritz Mar 31 2008 3:03PM Security
Excel exploit targets vulnerability in the wild

Excel exploit targets vulnerability in the wild

Microsoft this week warned Windows and Mac users that cyberattackers are remotely exploiting a flaw in Excel to take over computers.
Frank Washkuch Jan 17 2008 4:21PM Security
Year's first QuickTime vulnerability discovered

Year's first QuickTime vulnerability discovered

An Italian researcher has identified a flaw in Apple's QuickTime media application that can allow an attacker to perform a DoS attack or take control of an affected PC.
Frank Washkuch Jan 15 2008 4:28PM Security

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