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• Lethal vulnerability in PHP requires upgrade

  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.

• WordPress blog server hacked

  An intruder has compromised a WordPress server and added a remote control tool to downloadable versions of the widely used blogging software.

• Hacker alert possible following NYC plane crash

  International anti hacker organisation X-Force says it will raise its AlertCon serious threat rating if the American Airlines crash in New York today is linked to terrorism. X-Force, which has 110 counter intelligence security experts based in countries around the world, including Australia, operates a four-level AlertCon system to measure cyber terrorism threats.

• Black Hat/ White Hat: RFP's security basics

  The White Hat Hacker, known only as Rain Forest Puppy, explains a litany of security holes in operating systems and applications from Sendmail to Solaris, and tells you what to do to avoid them.

• Puzzling site attacks expose open source glitch

  A recent spate of attacks on Macromedia Flash developer community Web sites has exposed a potential security threat in a common open source mailing list application.

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  If PHP then goto is the future

  Few things can spark more religious fervour amongst programmers than the mention of a goto statement.

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• Lethal vulnerability in PHP requires upgrade

  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.

• Hide Web servers from hackers

  One of the first things a hacker does when targeting a Web server is determine the OS and Web application versions running on that server. Here are some tips to help you make this information difficult to access.

• Black Hat/ White Hat: RFP's security basics

  The White Hat Hacker, known only as Rain Forest Puppy, explains a litany of security holes in operating systems and applications from Sendmail to Solaris, and tells you what to do to avoid them.

• How CGI programs make your server vulnerable

  CGI is the popular standard for generating content dynamically on the server side. But running CGI apps on your server can result in a signficant security risk.

• Win2K: Installing an open-source IDS

  Don't let hackers overrun your network undetected. Here's how to install the open source intrusion detection system called Snort so you can catch the attackers before they get away.

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• Swap Web servers, avoid IIS security weaknesses

  Vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Internet Information Services are causing firms to consider moving to other Web servers. Take a look at these transition strategies.

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