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  • Leaving the backdoor open

    Have we been lulled into a false sense of security by some anti-virus firms?

  • Researcher: Windows flaw remains

    A class of attacks that allows a user to take control of any PC or server could leave computer systems in corporations and Internet cafes vulnerable to attack, a researcher says.

  • Exposing software flaws -- no easy job

    Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability.

  • New virus preys on old IE flaw

    A new e-mail worm has started to spread quickly, taking advantage of an Internet Explorer vulnerability that was first disclosed two years ago.

  • Bug hunters, software firms in uneasy alliance

    Although many software makers promote responsible disclosure, it isn't universally backed by the security community. Critics say it could make security companies lazy in patching. Full disclosure of flaws is preferred.

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