The software update mechanisms used by most BSD and Linux operating systems can be tricked into installing buggy or known-to-be-compromised software on users' systems, creating serious security risks, according to new research.
Two flaws in open-source cryptography app could allow an attacker to add content to a digitally signed message or forge signatures.
Provisions against digital rights management in a draft update to the General Public Licence could undermine computer security, Linus Torvalds said this week in e-mails reflecting the Linux leader's pragmatic philosophy.
The second draft of a revised General Public License has been released, but Linus Torvalds -- founder and leader of the best-known software project governed by the GPL -- remains unconvinced of its merits.
IBM and Novell's inking of contracts to formally become members of the NSW government's Linux and open source panel should finally start delivering some real competition in state procurement.
Banks obviously have an interest in making consumers feel safe. They are there to protect the customers' money. They want customers to use their online services, too, because the channel offers a lower cost per transaction than a branch. But giving away free security software to make customers feel safe is probably doing more harm than good.
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Two flaws in open-source cryptography app could allow an attacker to add content to a digitally signed message or forge signatures.
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A new flaw has been discovered in OpenSSH software which could potentially compromise many Linux/Unix systems that use it to provide Secure Shell (SSH) connections for remote administration of systems.
The group of programmers working to run Linux on Microsoft's Xbox video game console is seeking the software giant's seal of approval.
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The spread of convenient wireless LANs has delighted hackers, who find many WLANs vulnerable. Managing and securing a wireless network is therefore vital, but rarely done well. ZDNet Australia compares the offerings from AirDefense and AirMagnet.
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