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Trusted computing a shield against worst attacks?
A report funded by computer firmware developer Phoenix Technologies finds that the ability to identify users' computers, a key capability of trusted computing hardware, could eliminate the most damaging digital attacks. 2006-08-31 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11410 Linux update becomes terminal pain Users of the increasingly popular Ubuntu distribution find themselves having to deal with the command-line terminal after an update breaks the graphical X Windows subsystem. 2006-08-24 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11409 Microsoft patch opens users to attack UPDATE: The software giant rushes to fix a security hole introduced during its latest patch for Internet Explorer that opens Windows XP SP1 and Windows 2000 users to attack. 2006-08-22 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11408 Bot spreads using latest Windows flaw Security firms advise companies and home users to patch their Windows systems after detecting a bot program using a recently fixed flaw to compromise computers. 2006-08-14 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11407 Covert channel tool hides data in IPv6 Announced at the DEFCON hacking conference, a tool dubbed VoodooNet hides a small amount of data in IPv6 error messages, where most security devices do not even look. 2006-08-11 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11406 Researchers warn over Web worms Exploiting a lack of security checks in browsers and Web servers, Web worms and viruses are likely to become a major threat to surfers. 2006-08-04 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11405 Attackers pass on OS, aim for drivers and apps The low hanging fruit for vulnerability researchers is no longer found in the operating system, but among common applications and device drivers, say flaw finders. 2006-08-03 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11404 ActiveX security faces storm before calm A security researcher informs Microsoft of more than 100 flaws in ActiveX controls included with a default installation of Windows XP. Another reason to install Internet Explorer 7? 2006-07-31 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11403 SCADA system makers pushed toward security Companies that make distributed, real-time control systems--a key part of many nations' critical infrastructure--may be forced by their customers to provide better security. 2006-07-26 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11402 Flaw finders lay siege to Microsoft Office Vulnerability researchers and hacker groups are inundating the software giant with flaws in its Office productivity suite, putting the product team on alert for almost an entire summer. 2006-07-20 http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11401 |
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