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    Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for two critical security flaws, one in Windows and another in the Outlook e-mail client and Exchange mail server.

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    Microsoft on Tuesday made available fixes for 18 security vulnerabilities in Windows and Office software.

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    Mozilla issued a security advisory on Sunday acknowledging concerns about a potential flaw its Firefox 1.5 browser that could cause a buffer overflow error.

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    Mozilla Foundation plans to soon release new versions of the browsers to deal with a recently disclosed serious security flaw and other bugs.

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    Despite Apple's public claim that its engineers "designed Safari to be secure from day one," researchers have already found several dangerous flaws. Here are several steps you can take to disable various features in Safari to reduce the risk of hacker attacks.

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    Internet Explorer 7 is designed to make browsing safer. Here's a quick rundown of some of the new security features.

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    Novell and Mandrakesoft have accused Microsoft's chief executive of being selective with the facts in his latest e-mail attacking Linux.

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    A PDA can become an indispensable tool for staying organised, connected, productive, and entertained. This guide steps you through the decision-making process.

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