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  • Kevin Mitnick Web site hacked

    Instead of the usual description of Kevin Mitnick, his consulting services and books, the famed hacker's Web site on Sunday displayed a vulgar message.

  • OS X flaw may leave Macs open to virus attacks

    Apple Computer was investigating a reported security flaw Friday in its OS X operating system that could allow vandals to trick Macs into opening dangerous files, such as Trojan horses and viruses.

  • Microsoft fixes Passport flaw

    The software giant works overnight to repair the password reset feature of its online identity service after a flaw was discovered that put millions of accounts at risk.

  • Another Internet Explorer flaw found

    A computer science researcher has highlighted the shortcomings of Microsoft's latest patch for its Internet Explorer browser by identifying another way that online vandals could run malicious programs on a Web surfer's computer.

  • More flaws foul security of open-source repository

    Security researchers have found at least six more flaws in the open-software world's most popular program for maintaining code under development.

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  • Another Internet Explorer flaw found

    A computer science researcher has highlighted the shortcomings of Microsoft's latest patch for its Internet Explorer browser by identifying another way that online vandals could run malicious programs on a Web surfer's computer.

  • Code to exploit Cisco flaw may pose risk

    Security experts warn that code which could be used to attack and crash Cisco routers has been posted to public mailing lists.

  • 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.

  • Font flaw foils Solaris security

    A flaw in the software that handles fonts for the desktop interface on Solaris-based workstations and servers could leave the computers open to attack, according to security experts.

  • Security hole in Windows 2000 servers

    Microsoft warned customers on Monday that a security hole in Windows 2000 and the company's Web server software is allowing online attackers to take control of corporate servers.

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  • Microsoft releases monthly security fixes

    Microsoft released its first monthly security update on Wednesday, following a new schedule that attempts to ease the load on overburdened system administrators.

  • Microsoft moves beyond patches

    Conceding that its strategy of patching Windows holes as they emerge has not worked, Microsoft plans next week to outline a new security effort focused on what the company calls "securing the perimeter," a company executive said.

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