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HP Writes Good Worm?

Worms and other malware employ a variety of techniques to find new systems to attack. Many of them scan the network for systems containing...

Latest SP2 Flaw Bypasses IE Security Zone

Security researchers have discovered another vulnerability in Windows XP Service Pack 2, but it doesnt appear to be an immediate threat.The researcher who uncovered...

Whats Next on Microsofts Security Agenda?

Even though the Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) bits are done and in the midst of being disseminated, theres no rest ahead for...

Bugs, Exploits Dog XP SP2

Microsoft Corp. has issued a hotfix for Windows XP Service Pack 2 to solve a problem about which many users have complained: programs that...

Attack Pierces Fully Patched XP Machines

Security researchers have identified a new version of the Download.Ject attack that is now being used on the Internet and can compromise fully patched...

New MyDoom Piggybacks a Nastier Worm

Microsoft on Aug. 25 is rolling out the Windows XP Service Pack 2 to the new Windows Update site so the public can update...

SP2 Flaw Report Falls Short

When I first saw the advisory "Flaws in SP2 security features," written by Jürgen Schmidt of Heise Security, I just laughed and blew it...

Oracle to Patch on Monthly Schedule

Oracle Corp. has explained its failure to release patches for multiple security flaws, confirming that the release delay is caused by the fact that...

Oracle Still Sitting on Database-Security Patches

Oracle Corp. is in public-relations hot water after weeks of stony silence on its delay in releasing 34 security vulnerabilities patches for flaws it...

IT Still Playing Catch-Up on E-Mail Security

What is the price of e-mail security? The word "price" (or a close variation) was in the message area in e-mail messages produced by...