Apple Issues Week's Second Patch Set, Fixes 7 Safari Flaws
Apple on Wednesday issued its second security update in three days, patching seven vulnerabilities in Safari, including one in the Windows version that the company fixed two months ago for most Mac users.
Flash Flaw Puts Most Sites, Users At Risk, Say Researchers
Hackers can exploit a flaw in Adobe's Flash to compromise nearly every Web site that allows users to upload content, including Google's Gmail, then launch silent attacks on visitors to those sites, security researchers said today.
Web-Application Errors Pose Danger to Enterprises
A majority of Web sites have at least one major security issue that could be used by hackers for fraud-related purposes, according to a new survey.
Unpatched SMB Bug Crashes Windows 7, Researcher Says
A security researcher unveiled a new unpatched bug in Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 that, when exploited, locks up the system, requiring a total shutdown to regain control.
Hackers Will Exploit Windows Kernel Bug
Hackers will quickly jump on one of the 15 vulnerabilities Microsoft patched Tuesday to build attack code that infects Internet Explorer users, security researchers agreed today.
How to DDOS a Federal Wiretap
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say they've discovered a way to circumvent the networking technology used by law enforcement to tap phone lines in the U.S.
PCI DSS: No Angel, But Certainly Not the Devil
Security luminaries Anton Chuvakin and Ben Rothke explain why 451 Group analyst Josh Corman is off base when he compares PCI security to a devil and "No Child Left Behind."
Federal Data Security Law: 'Careful What You Wish For'
A cybersecurity bill advanced further up the U.S. Senate gauntlet last week, and some IT security practitioners aren't happy about it.
Web App Security Efforts Fall Short, Report Shows
The number of security flaws being found in Web applications continues to grow and will likely dominate the security agenda for years to come, according to a report by application security vendor Cenzic Inc.
Patch Tuesday: What the Experts Say
Microsoft released six patches that address 15 vulnerabilities. Here's a look at what security experts are saying about the vulnerabilities, patches and what should concern users.
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