Security experts have discovered TIFF-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in OpenOffice, which could allow attackers to remotely execute code on Linux, Windows or Apple Mac-based computers.
Security intelligence and analysis company iDefense is to offer an US$8,000 bounty for vulnerabilities found in Vista and Internet Explorer 7 (IE7)
Keylogger programs that record passwords and other typed-in text are increasing, according to data from iDefense.
Paying independent security researchers a bounty for responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities is not the best way to protect users, according to Microsoft.
Have we been lulled into a false sense of security by some anti-virus firms?
Have we been lulled into a false sense of security by some anti-virus firms?
A class of attacks that allows a user to take control of any PC or server could leave computer systems in corporations and Internet cafes vulnerable to attack, a researcher says.
Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability.
Oracle's Mary Ann Davidson lists the myths around the role of software flaw busters.
Although many software makers promote responsible disclosure, it isn't universally backed by the security community. Critics say it could make security companies lazy in patching. Full disclosure of flaws is preferred.
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