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    An encryption standard widely used in digitally signing documents and programs has a flaw in it that could allow for the creation of forgeries, sources said on Wednesday.

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    Flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could launch a remote attack on systems running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, says security firm.

  • IE 7 bugs abound

    People didn't lose any time in finding bugs in the latest preview release of Internet Explorer 7.

  • Another Internet Explorer flaw found

    A computer science researcher has highlighted the shortcomings of Microsoft's latest patch for its Internet Explorer browser by identifying another way that online vandals could run malicious programs on a Web surfer's computer.

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    Microsoft has patched a flaw in its Xbox 360 Web site that researchers say could have opened the door to a phishing attack.

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  • IE flaw puts Windows XP SP2 at risk

    Flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could launch a remote attack on systems running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, says security firm.

  • Another Internet Explorer flaw found

    A computer science researcher has highlighted the shortcomings of Microsoft's latest patch for its Internet Explorer browser by identifying another way that online vandals could run malicious programs on a Web surfer's computer.

  • Is there method in Microsoft's security buys?

    The software giant has been scooping up companies in the security field, but analysts wonder what it all adds up to.

  • Web on watch for common enemies

    Security experts are watching out for attacks that burrow through two new flaws, warning that the vulnerabilities are a bigger threat because of people's reliance on the targeted software.

  • Windows flaw allows PC takeover

    Microsoft identified three vulnerabilities in Windows on Wednesday that could have a similar effect as the dreaded MSBlast worm of August.

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