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  • Microsoft posts work-around for IE flaw

    Microsoft released on Friday a work-around for an Internet Explorer vulnerability that has left Windows users open to attacks for almost nine months.

  • Apache flaw leaves server wide open

    A serious flaw in the popular Apache Web server can lead to loss of data, crashed servers, and the revelation of confidential data, according to a vulnerability note published by Apache.org.

  • Flaw in Windows worm tips off defenders

    The fast-spreading "MSBlast" worm seems to be crashing as many Windows computers as it's infecting, clueing administrators in to the fact that they need to patch their systems, security experts said Monday.

  • Apple's Leopard hacked in 30 seconds

    Apple's Leopard has been hacked within 30 seconds using a flaw in Safari, with rival OSes Ubuntu and Vista so far remaining impenetrable in the CanSecWest PWN to OWN competition.

  • Second zero-day Excel flaw emerges

    Attack code for a new security hole in Excel has surfaced on the Internet, just as Microsoft is scrambling to respond to a separate bug in the spreadsheet program.

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  • Windows: Walking on broken glass

    Microsoft has unveiled a flurry of critical security alerts for Windows. Get the details on Microsoft Security Bulletins MS04-029 through MS04-038 and learn what you need to do to protect your systems.

  • New RPC flaw affects almost all Windows' versions

    The RPC system contains a flaw that could allow remote attackers to take over a vulnerable system. Here's a look at the problem and how to fix it, along with this week's other major threats.

  • Critical DirectX flaw affects many Windows systems

    A critical flaw has been discovered in DirectX and exploiting this vulnerability allows an attacker to run any code on a user's computer.

  • Windows' HTML converter vulnerability rated Critical

    A problem has been discovered in the way Windows handles HTML file conversion during cut-and-paste. This buffer overrun could allow an attacker to run rogue code.

  • Apache flaw leaves server wide open

    A serious flaw in the popular Apache Web server can lead to loss of data, crashed servers, and the revelation of confidential data, according to a vulnerability note published by Apache.org.

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Reviews (19)

  • 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.

  • First Take: Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

    As you flex your fingers in anticipation of Tablet PCs such as the Acer TravelMate 100, remember one thing: the ball is in Microsoft's court.

  • Windows XP Home Edition vs. Windows 98 and Me

    Are Windows XP's new features worth the cost of upgrading? Find out how Windows XP measures up against Windows 98 and Me.

  • Nokia N95

    If you need an all-in-one communications, navigation and imaging device and don't mind charging it every night, Nokia's N95 raises the bar in the mobile world.

  • HP Compaq Tablet PC tc4200

    This latest tablet PC from HP Compaq is a decent improvement over its predecessors, though unresolved legacy flaws may dampen user enthusiasm.

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