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News (49)

• Open source security flaw threatens havoc

  A critical vulnerability has been found in the Concurrent Versions System (CVS), which is used by the vast majority of open source projects to update and maintain source code.

• Hackers transform Xbox into Linux PC

  A group of hackers has turned Microsoft's gaming console into a desktop computer running SuSE Linux, but there's a catch: the games are rather slow.

• NZ Ministry of Justice: We want open source

  The New Zealand Ministry for Justice believes that open source software is a more stable, supportable, and cost-effective choice compared to proprietary solutions.

• Rootkit numbers rocketing up: McAfee

  Rootkits, used by hackers to hide malicious software, are on the rise and becoming more complex, according to security company McAfee.

• E-commerce key target for hackers: Symantec

  E-commerce has emerged as the "single most targeted industry" according to the most recent Internet Security Threat Report from security software provider Symantec.

Features and Case Studies (20)

• Red Hat: Battling Microsoft on foreign soil

  Red Hat CEO Matthew Szulik sees potential for open source in overseas markets, but obstacles include Microsoft.

• Flaw could hit next Linux kernel

  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.

• Linux hacker: What the future holds for Linux

  Part I: A Linux 'kernel hacker' gives his views on the GPL, 64-bit computing and why grandmothers should want to use Linux.

• Hackers' code exploits Sendmail flaw

  A group of four Polish hackers published code to an open security mailing list that can take advantage of a major vulnerability in the Sendmail mail server.

• Hackers: Under the hood

  Mudge, Kevin Mitnick, Adrian Lamo, Jericho and Raven Alder speak to ZDNet Australia about the making of a hacker.

Reviews (6)

• Linux kernel makes Xbox appearance

  The Xbox Linux Project, a volunteer effort aimed at running the Linux operating system on Microsoft's Xbox gaming console, said it has succeeded in booting the Linux kernel--a small but important step forward.

• Mozilla burns to prove Firefox worthy

  After eight months of rapid growth, Firefox approaches its 1.0 release with new challenges in converting IE users. Additional reading: IE is evolving, but is it enough?

• Time to ditch Outlook? 9 e-mail clients tested

  Outlook has been copping some heat lately, largely for attracting virus writers, while Thunderbird has been getting all of the good press. We examine the two products, and other e-mail clients available today, so you can see if replacing Outlook really is an option.

• Detection and prevention: 6 intrusion detection systems tested

  Despite a rocky beginning, intrusion detection and prevention systems are an important part of any security arsenal. We road-test six hardware and software-based systems.

• Intrusion detection: caught in its own web?

  Intrusion detection appears to have hit the bottom of its hype cycle with a particularly loud thud. Is there value beyond the hot air, and how can you make it work productively?

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