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  • Debian and Ubuntu OpenSSL generates useless crypto keys

    For almost two years the OpenSSL library used by Linux distribution Debian has been generating useless cryptographic keys although Debian has issued a patch, experts warn that systems may still be exposed.

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    Experts have poured cold water on claims sweeping the Internet that Swiss researchers have broken the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol.

  • OpenSSL beaten over local network

    Researchers from the United States have claimed in a paper published last week to have extracted a private key from a SSL (Secure Socket Layer) based Web-server by using timing based attack techniques.

  • Kaminsky details DNS flaw

    Security researcher Dan Kaminsky has offered more details about a fundamental flaw in the Domain Name System and the extent of the vulnerability.

  • Flaws found in BSD, Linux software updaters

    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.

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    Network managers point to SSL as a significant step forward in VPN ease-of-use that is quickly gaining market share as an alternative to the popular but less flexible Internet Protocol security (IPSec).

  • Oracle issues patch for security flaw

    Oracle recommended that its database customers patch a security vulnerability in certain versions of its database, saying risk to exposure is high.

  • Top 10 Linux, Unix threats

    The FBI and SANS have released an updated list of the most exploited threats in Linux/Unix systems.

  • Security: Are you fully armed?

    Security is like an onion: getting to the heart of it makes people cry a lot. But in order to protect your systems, security vendors are now recommending an onion-like multilayered approach.

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    We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

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Reviews (6)

  • Wireless crackdown

    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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    Looking for firewall solutions? We review nine options to suit your corporate needs.

  • Time to ditch Outlook? 9 e-mail clients tested

    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.

  • Is IE emptying your bank account?

    Internet Explorer is broken, and the bad guys know it. As you type, criminal hackers could be recording your bank login and password information. Robert offers some tips for staying safe online.

  • Avoid security complacency

    Keeping your network safe from viruses sounds easy, but watch out for complacency. Often, it's your own worst enemy.

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