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Where Does Truth Lie in Lynn/Cisco Case?

Theres general agreement among security researchers that disclosure of security vulnerabilities is a good thing. There isnt, however, agreement in the industry as to...

Apples Tiger vs. Windows Vista: Who Comes Out Ahead?

When Windows Vista ships in late 2006, Windows will mimic many features of Apples Tiger and go beyond it. But while Microsoft introduces the world...

Cisco Comes Clean on Extent of IOS Flaw

LAS VEGAS—Cisco Systems Inc. on Friday confirmed that a security hole in its Internetwork Operating System could be exploited by remote attackers to execute...

Ciscos Black Hat Actions Spark Mixed Reactions

The wrangle between Cisco and a former ISS researcher has caused mixed reactions about responsible disclosure, Ciscos security patch policies, and even the strength...

DRM Branches Out in Real-World Rollouts

After years of pilot technology tests, big and small businesses are now launching real-world, commercial digital-rights-management deployments, said customers and vendors at this weeks...

Researcher Defends Decision to Spill Beans on IOS Flaw

A former Internet Security Systems Inc. researcher sued by Cisco Systems Inc. and ISS after he revealed the details of a serious flaw in...

Hackers Claim Crack of Microsoft Genuine Advantage Scan

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday pushed its WGA program over the Internet, hoping to thwart users running illegal or pirated copies of Windows XP and...

Database Vendors Shouldnt Kill the Messenger

The billions of dollars companies shell out for database software so that their most precious corporate assets will be both available and secure create...

Opera Plugs Three Security Holes

Opera Software on Thursday shipped an updated version of its Opera for Windows Web browser to fix a trio of potentially serious security vulnerabilities. The...

Windows Vista Security Looks Promising

For several years, especially since Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft has been tightening security in Windows and Internet Explorer. Its hard to see...