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  • Microsoft fixes DNS flaw but warns of Word attacks

    Microsoft is warning that a Word flaw is being used for targeted attacks, and has also issued four 'important' patches, including one for a potentially serious DNS flaw in the latest Patch Tuesday bulletin.

  • Flaw found in Apple bug-fix tool

    A vulnerability has been found in a tool being used to apply fixes to software flaws affecting Apple Computer, to be known as Apple Inc.

  • Patch in for Microsoft server spoofing flaw

    A flaw in Microsoft's security server software could allow an attacker to fool business users into thinking that malicious content can be trusted, the software giant warned Tuesday.

  • Red Hat, SuSE release Linux patches

    Linux vendors Red Hat, Novell and Mandrakesoft on Wednesday released patches for several vulnerabilities, ranging from flaws that could allow denial-of-service attacks to buffer overflows.

  • Massive, coordinated DNS patch released

    A security researcher has responsibly disclosed a fundamental flaw within the Domain Name System (DNS), the addressing scheme behind the common names used on the Internet.

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    Microsoft's August security announcement only saw one bulletin, MS04-026, "Vulnerability in Exchange Server 5.5 Outlook Web Access Could Allow Cross-Site Scripting and Spoofing Attacks." Here are the details.

  • Serious admins don't ignore security patches

    If you can't keep up with patch management, perhaps it's time to look for another job, says one TechRepublic columnist.

  • Open-source bugs undermine digital signatures

    Two flaws in open-source cryptography app could allow an attacker to add content to a digitally signed message or forge signatures.

  • 10 ways to avoid being the victim of identity theft

    Identity theft is on the increase, to the tune of 10 million victims in the U.S. and $50 billion in costs. Share this list of preventive measures with your end users, friends, and family members to help protect them from this escalating crime.

  • Flaw leaves Windows open to Java attack

    Microsoft has warned of three flaws affecting its software, the most serious of which would allow an attacker to gain full control of a PC using Java applets.

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  • Toshiba Portege R400 (with HSDPA)

    What a difference a year can make. Toshiba's R400 made quite the impression when it was launched a small, lightweight, brilliantly sensitive tablet that packed in features with some serious style. Now, it's boxy and large for what's offered inside, and is seriously out of style and overpriced.

  • Microsoft stomps on swarm of bugs

    Microsoft has released four security advisories to fix security holes, the most serious of which could allow an attacker to take over the database functions of the company's SQL Server 2000.

  • Norton Internet Security 2006

    Norton Internet Security 2006 is a solid security suite, but it bogs down PC performance. Though it's a reasonable upgrade for entrenched Norton fans, it offers users less bang for the buck than ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.

  • PowerPoint 2002

    PowerPoint continues its tradition of improving the tools for designing and delivering presentations with each new version. This time, the most impressive feature is PowerPoint 2002's versatility--for those who would rather design their own presentations than use a wizard.

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