Windows 7 May Be Secure, but Are Windows Users Safe?
Windows 7 users got a nice surprise on Tuesday when Microsoft released its first set of security patches since unveiling the new operating system last month. Of the 15 bugs patched, none affected Windows 7.
How to Compare Patch Management Software
Agent or agent-less? Point solution or suite component? CISOs and analysts offer dos and don'ts for finding the patch management software that's right for your organization.
Firefox Flaws Account for 44% of All Browser Bugs
Firefox accounted for almost half of all browser vulnerabilities in the first six months of 2009, a Web security company claimed today.
Apple Delivers Mammoth Update, Patches 58 Bugs
Apple patched 58 vulnerabilities in its Mac operating systems today, the most since May 2009, including several in the QuickTime media player that it had fixed separately in early September.
How a Botnet Gets Its Name
Ever-growing and constantly changing botnets are perhaps the biggest threat to network security. But as part of the effort of tackling that problem, some argue security needs to agree on what to call them first.
Patch Management Systems: Evaluation Criteria and Capabilities
Shopping for a patch management system? Experts say you should look for these features.
Yahoo Follows Google Onto China's Porn Offense List
A Chinese government watchdog has ordered Yahoo China to clean pornographic content from a photo-sharing site it hosted, a reminder of the regulatory challenges often faced by foreign Internet companies in China.
Microsoft Releases Security Guidelines for Agile
Microsoft will release on Tuesday guidelines for developers building online applications and for those utilizing the Agile code-development process.
First IPhone Worm Spreads Rick Astley Wallpaper
The first worm written for Apple's iPhone has been unleashed and is infecting phones in Australia.
Mozilla Fixes Firefox Crash Bug
Just a week after it last updated Firefox, Mozilla has rushed out a new version of its browser to fix a crash bug that programmers inadvertently introduced.
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