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    Web application vulnerabilities are simple to fix -- but they're here to stay and will likely get worse, say security analysts.

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    A new worm that targets Yahoo e-mail users is on the loose, taking advantage of an unpatched JavaScript flaw, a security company has warned.

  • IBM patches Lotus flaws

    IBM has issued a patch for a half dozen "highly critical" security flaws in versions of Lotus Notes, which could allow a malicious attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely when users access files through the Notes attachment viewer.

  • Symantec sizes up security in Windows Vista

    Windows Vista might be Microsoft's most secure operating system yet, but its Windows SideBar and gadgets could pose security threats, according to Symantec.

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    Microsoft on Tuesday issued three 'critical' patches for flaws that could allow a malicious attacker to take remote control of a computer.

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Features and Case Studies (46)

  • Windows' HTML converter vulnerability rated Critical

    A problem has been discovered in the way Windows handles HTML file conversion during cut-and-paste. This buffer overrun could allow an attacker to run rogue code.

  • Windows flaw opens PCs to attack

    A vulnerability in all versions of Windows could allow attackers to use a malicious Web site or HTML e-mail message to trap victims and take control of their PCs, warned Microsoft.

  • New IE bug crashes browsers

    A simple flaw in Internet Explorer 6.0 causes the browser to crash when it views pages containing malicious HTML code, a security researcher has found.

  • Windows flaw threatens PC services

    Microsoft is urging Windows users to update their systems to patch a vulnerability that corrupts the digital certificates used in network services.

  • Impatient IE users release own patches

    Microsoft's delayed reaction in fixing the latest Internet Explorer flaws has resulted in users taking a page out of the open-source movement's book by releasing their own patches.

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Reviews (25)

  • Microsoft warns of critical IE flaws

    Microsoft alerted PC users to three critical security flaws in Internet Explorer and Windows on Wednesday, as the MSBlast worm and its variants used a previous vulnerability in Windows to spread across the Net for a second week.

  • Dear Internet Explorer: I'm leaving

    You cheat, you lie and you're unwilling to change. Well, I've finally had enough and there's nothing you can say that will make me change my mind.

  • Code confidence: 4 HTML editors tested

    Whether or not you're fluent in HTML, there's a Web site creation app just for you. We'll help you find it.

  • Microsoft moves on 'critical' Windows flaw

    Microsoft on Wednesday warned of three new security gaps in its software, including one "critical" Windows flaw that could allow a hacker to run unauthorised code on victims' PCs.

  • Dopod C730

    Dopod's C730 has some great and highly enticing technology hiding under its slim hood. A pity then, that it's such a poor smartphone to actually use.

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