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    The recent apache worm outbreak provides significant insight into what can happen when the cooperative structures that underpin open-source development break down.

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    Some security pros suggest that Microsoft should make Swiss cheese--to match the number of holes in its Net-centric apps.

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    An analysis of the fast-spreading "Code Red" computer worm reveals that infected computers are programmed to attack the White House Web site with a denial-of-service attack, potentially slowing parts of the Internet to a crawl.

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    PHP, a server-side scripting language popular with Apache Web server administrators, has a serious flaw that could give an attacker complete access to the server.

  • Microsoft patch freezes some systems

    A patch for a security flaw that affects Microsoft's Web server software running on Windows 2000 has caused system freezes for some customers, the company said Thursday.

  • Hacker code could unleash Windows worm

    A hacker group releases code designed to exploit a widespread Windows flaw, paving the way for a major worm attack as soon as this weekend, security researchers warn.

  • Twin flaws could spark serious Internet attacks

    Security experts worried on Thursday that a flaw in Microsoft Windows and another in Cisco's ubiquitous network routers could lead to serious Internet attacks.

  • Report details common Web flaws

    The security of online applications is being undermined by a series of common flaws, according to a group of experts.

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    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.

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    Microsoft has changed the look and feel of its venerable browser, while adding some much-needed security features.

  • Is IE emptying your bank account?

    Internet Explorer is broken, and the bad guys know it. As you type, criminal hackers could be recording your bank login and password information. Robert offers some tips for staying safe online.

  • Google Desktop (Beta)

    With Google Desktop, you can search for files on your hard drive just as easily as you can search the Internet.

  • Best presentation programs

    Choose the right presentation program: PowerPoint, Presentations, or Impress?

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