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    Mozilla has released Firefox version 2.0.0.10, an update which addresses three high-impact security vulnerabilities.

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    Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

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    Google has patched a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in one of its web-hosting services.

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    Microsoft has issued a "critical" security alert for a series of Java Virtual Machine bugs, one of which could allow a hacker to steal information or reformat the hard drives of compromised computers.

  • 2007: How was it for security?

    Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

  • Oracle warns of three new flaws

    Database maker Oracle warned customers on Wednesday of three new flaws in its products, and reiterated its warning to businesses of a fourth flaw that uses the company's application server.

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    Microsoft Internet Explorer contains two newly discovered flaws. Here are the details on patching the holes and a look at how Microsoft seems to be dancing around the problem.

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    Outlook has been copping some heat lately, largely for attracting virus writers, while Thunderbird has been getting all of the good press. We examine the two products, and other e-mail clients available today, so you can see if replacing Outlook really is an option.

  • Microsoft Windows XP SP2

    We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.

  • Mozilla 1.0 RC 2: Still waiting

    Been waiting long for Mozilla 1.0? Well, the wait for this open-source browser just got a bit longer.

  • 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.

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