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    An Internet Explorer update released last week can interfere with some applications, including Google's Toolbar, according to PatchLink, a maker of patch management software.

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    Networking giant Cisco has published a raft of security advisories as part of its biannual patch-release schedule.

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    Linux project lead Linus Torvalds has said it is not easy to become a major contributor to the Linux kernel.

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    Greedy Apple users will trust anyone

    A "jailbreak" Web site created earlier this week is already attracting hordes of iPhone and iPod Touch users who want to free their devices from the digital shackles attached by Jobs and co.

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    Can digital certs fend off Trojan attacks?

    Special Minister of State Gary Nairn this week released a paper titled 'Responsive Government - A New Service Agenda', which details how e-government services will be 'improved' over the next four years.

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    Keeping a network secure requires more than just reacting to problems -- it needs proactive strategies to reduce the chance of a successful attack.

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    Microsoft released several patches for Windows Vista on Tuesday, including one designed to put the iPod and the new operating system back on speaking terms.

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  • Microsoft patches holes in IE, Outlook

    The software giant urges customers to apply updates for both applications to fix critical vulnerabilities that could let attackers run programs on a victim's PC.

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    Commentary: Anti-virus software won't protect you from the latest type of worm affecting Windows systems -- you need a personal firewall.

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