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• Fixing Firefox

  Since its November 2004 release, the first full version of Firefox has seen more than 25 million downloads in 100 days. But the popular browser has not been free of vulnerabilities.

• Should security researchers keep mum?

  By making coding flaws public, are security researchers exposing users to unnecessary risk? Some believe only full disclosure keeps vendors honest. Flaw finders, however, disagree.

• Microsoft: Security requires teamwork

  At the RSA Conference Europe 2004 in Barcelona, Microsoft gave an upbeat assessment of its campaign to improve security.

• Windows: Walking on broken glass

  Microsoft has unveiled a flurry of critical security alerts for Windows. Get the details on Microsoft Security Bulletins MS04-029 through MS04-038 and learn what you need to do to protect your systems.

• Latest flaw in Exchange 5.5 fixed

  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.

• Is another MSBlast attack on its way?

  The Eschelbeck Theory states that only half of the vulnerable systems in the world are patched within the first 30 days of a patch's existence, and that within that same 30-day period, someone invariably releases a virus or a worm to take advantage of the still-vulnerable systems.

• Microsoft boosts ISA Server security

  Microsoft has released Service Pack 2 for Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000. This software update definitely increases the security and stability of ISA, and administrators who manage ISA servers need to give it a close look.

• New Trojan menaces Aust online bank users

  Security weaknesses in Microsoft's server and browser software are taking their toll on Australian Internet banking sites.

• Crystal Reports flaw affects Visual Studio, Outlook

  Get the technical details on Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-017 and see how it could affect the security of your systems.

• Microsoft patches a pair of flaws

  Microsoft released two security patches for its Windows operating systems on Tuesday, plugging holes in an online gaming feature and a third-party program the company includes with several applications.

• Worms part of IT diet

  It's impossible to predict what lurks in cyberspace but there's sufficient evidence, for the corporate sector especially, to wake up and smell the patches. Unfortunately, Westpac failed to heed the warning signs.

• Sasser.a and Sasser.b prevention and cure

  These worms will crash vulnerable Windows 2000 and Windows XP machines.

• Dreamweaver testing scripts can lead to DB compromise

  Get the details on an important flaw in sites developed with Macromedia Dreamweaver.

• Extra headaches of securing XML

  XML-based protocols, or Web Services, are gaining popularity. But expanded use means greater concerns over security. Additional reading: Web Services 101

• How to setup an Exchange RPC Server

  RPC Server allows Outlook 2003 clients to connect to your Exchange Server securely over the Internet.

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