Internet Explorer is more secure than Firefox, according to a senior Microsoft executive, who compared how many vulnerabilities were found in the two browsers -- but critics say his study is flawed.
Two flaws in open-source cryptography app could allow an attacker to add content to a digitally signed message or forge signatures.
A previously unknown vulnerability in Mailman, a popular open-source program for managing mailing lists, led to the theft of the password file for a well-known security discussion group.
Open-source developers released a new version of the Linux kernel Monday in a move aimed at quickly fixing several bugs--among them two serious security flaws.
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Two flaws in open-source cryptography app could allow an attacker to add content to a digitally signed message or forge signatures.
By making coding flaws public, are security researchers exposing users to unnecessary risk? Some believe only full disclosure keeps vendors honest. Flaw finders, however, disagree.
A new Linux kernel flaw, similar to the one that allowed hackers to penetrate key open source development servers last year, has recently been discovered but there are fears this could impact the new 2.6 kernel.
A serious security vulnerability has been found in the ubiquitous Sendmail software, which processes 60-70 percent of the world's e-mail messages.
Novell and Mandrakesoft have accused Microsoft's chief executive of being selective with the facts in his latest e-mail attacking Linux.
Open-source developers released a new version of the Linux kernel Monday in a move aimed at quickly fixing several bugs--among them two serious security flaws.
It's been a while since Internet Explorer faced a worthy opponent, but Mozilla Firefox seems to be one that could make a serious dent in Microsoft's browser dominance.
Linux has made a big impact in the server room, but usability issues and lock-in to Microsoft Office have conspired to hold it back on the desktop. Has that all changed?
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Can you use a Linux system successfully in a Windows-dominated environment? That's what SuSE's Linux Desktop is designed to facilitate. We find that you can, although there are plenty of glitches to iron out.
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