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  • Debian and Ubuntu OpenSSL generates useless crypto keys

    For almost two years the OpenSSL library used by Linux distribution Debian has been generating useless cryptographic keys although Debian has issued a patch, experts warn that systems may still be exposed.

  • Fixes are in for OpenSSL

    The group behind OpenSSL, a widely used open-source Web security program, released two patches for security flaws to block potential denial-of-service attacks, the organisation's developers said on Wednesday.

  • Open-source group gets Sun security gift

    Sun Microsystems donates new cryptography technology to an open-source project at the heart of many secure transactions on the Internet.

  • Sun donates cryptography tech to OpenSSL project

    The server company has given its latest elliptic curve technology to an open-source security project.

  • OpenSSL beaten over local network

    Researchers from the United States have claimed in a paper published last week to have extracted a private key from a SSL (Secure Socket Layer) based Web-server by using timing based attack techniques.

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  • Open-source group gets Sun security gift

    Sun Microsystems donates new cryptography technology to an open-source project at the heart of many secure transactions on the Internet.

  • Tools for securing your XML documents

    The W3C offers two specifications for securing your XML documents, XML Signature and XML Encryption. Find out which tools can help create secure XML documents that adhere to these standards.

  • Top 10 Linux, Unix threats

    The FBI and SANS have released an updated list of the most exploited threats in Linux/Unix systems.

  • Survey says e-commerce servers still vulnerable

    A new server survey from Netcraft finds that administrators are taking their time patching e-commerce servers, potentially leaving them open to newly discovered attacks.

  • Time to ditch Outlook? Eight alternatives tested

    Outlook has been copping some heat lately, largely for attracting virus writers, while Thunderbird has been getting all of the good press. Is it time to dump Outlook? We review the options.

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  • Time to ditch Outlook? 9 e-mail clients tested

    Outlook has been copping some heat lately, largely for attracting virus writers, while Thunderbird has been getting all of the good press. We examine the two products, and other e-mail clients available today, so you can see if replacing Outlook really is an option.

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