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• Flaw turns Google into spam spewing machine

  A "serious security flaw" in Gmail turns Google's e-mail service into a spamming machine, according to a recent security report.

• Howard 'hacker' pleads innocence

  The so-called "Howard hacker", who has apparently been reported to the Australian Federal Police, told ZDNet Australia that he is innocent of defacing the Liberal Web site.

• Unpatched VoIP hole cracked at Black Hat

  Researches have demonstrated a vulnerability in VoIP software which they claim allows a the hacker to take control of a victim's computer.

• Plug-in flaw leaves RealPlayer users open to attack

  RealNetworks has issued a patch for a security flaw in one of its plug-ins that could let an attacker gain control of computers running any of several versions of the company's popular media player software.

• Server breach raises Linux code worries

  A key server housing software used in Linux and other projects was open to an attacker for four months, creating fears that source code was compromised.

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• 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.

• Security: Are you fully armed?

  Security is like an onion: getting to the heart of it makes people cry a lot. But in order to protect your systems, security vendors are now recommending an onion-like multilayered approach.

• Hybrid security threats: Is your business prepared?

  Businesses are aware of at least some of the viruses and vulnerabilities which threaten the enterprise's IT security. But what happens when the threat is of a hybrid variety?

• Facebook, MySpace threaten your job, savings

  While they present a wonderful opportunity to meet people with similar interests, sites like MySpace, Facebook, and even LinkedIn can also cause trouble.

• Developers must take personal responsibility: Gartner

  We sat down with security analyst Andrew Walls at Gartner ITExpo and asked him how Web 2.0 affects application security. He talked to us about how traditional desktop security measures are falling short in a Web 2.0 world and how developers need to take more personal responsibility for the security of their code.

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• 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.

• McAfee VirusScan Home 9.0

  Improved customer support and spyware detection once again make McAfee VirusScan a contender, but new users should opt for a combined antivirus and firewall package instead.

• Work at home? Here's how to stay secure

  Commentary: Whether you work at home full-time or only occasionally, you need to make sure your systems and data are protected. So what is the best software for preventing a business-threatening disaster?

• Shock! Viruses in Digital Music

  You know not to open e-mail attachments from suspicious recipients. But what about playing a song from someone you don't know? Turns out that's another way to infect your computer with a virus.

• The broadband route: 12 routers tested

  Looking for an easy way to extend that broadband connection to more of your organisation's PCs? One of these broadband routers could be the solution.

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