Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) users are threatened by a zero-day exploit that may have been "accidentally" let loose by Chinese security researchers, is expected to cause havoc over the holiday period, according to several security companies.
A Polish security researcher has claimed to have found multiple flaws in mobile Java, but is demanding 20,000 in return for full details of the vulnerabilities.
Last weekend, several hundred Lithuanian websites were defaced with pro-Soviet and anti-Lithuanian slogans, according to The New York Times.
VMware has failed to fix a severe bug in its virtualisation software that can expose users' critical information, according to a security company.
The Global Islamic Media Front has released a new set of encryption tools to help militants conduct clandestine communications, according to a security firm.
Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability.
There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac -- including Windows security risks, Apple says.
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.
Oracle's Mary Ann Davidson lists the myths around the role of software flaw busters.
Have we been lulled into a false sense of security by some anti-virus firms?
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