Perl, PHP, Python and Samba have been commended for improving security in a report analysing over 250 open-source projects.
While some critics may chide Microsoft for losing focus over its desire to play in many markets, from desktop software to game consoles to mobile devices, the company's top guy says it's a necessary move to stay relevant in the market.
A Web worm that identifies potential victims by searching Google is spreading among online bulletin boards using a vulnerable version of the program phpBB, security professionals said on Tuesday.
Google has responded to calls from antivirus firms to stop the spread of an Internet worm that was using the search engine's technology to spread among online bulletin boards.
Days after Google acted to thwart the Santy worm, security firms warned that variants have begun to spread again using both Google and other search engines.
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Don't let hackers overrun your network undetected. Here's how to install the open source intrusion detection system called Snort so you can catch the attackers before they get away.
With the impending release of NetWare 6.5, Novell is modernising its flagship NOS for today's data centres. Also: Taking a bite out of Linux/Unix sales.
If you're wary of Google knowing everything about your business and your web site, then Google Analytics is not for you. But for most, it's a useful ally in a challenging business climate.
Once simply alarm systems for the network, Intrusion Detection Systems have evolved to encompass a whole lot more. We review six sophisticated security devices.
An e-mail announcing a new Trojan horse scanner is itself an Internet worm that could flood e-mail servers with useless mail.
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Internet Information Services are causing firms to consider moving to other Web servers. Take a look at these transition strategies.
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