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Debian and Ubuntu OpenSSL generates useless crypto keys
For almost two years the OpenSSL library used by Linux distribution Debian has been generating useless cryptographic keys — although Debian has issued a patch, experts warn that systems may still be exposed. Read more »
Expert: Hold developers liable for flaws
Software developers should be held personally accountable for the security of the code they write, said Howard Schmidt, a former White House cybersecurity adviser. Read more »
PHP, Python, Samba get security tick of approval
Perl, PHP, Python and Samba have been commended for improving security in a report analysing over 250 open-source projects. Read more »
Flaws found in BSD, Linux software updaters
The software update mechanisms used by most BSD and Linux operating systems can be tricked into installing buggy or known-to-be-compromised software on users' systems, creating serious security risks, according to new research. Read more »
Opera 9.5 gets euro-style and Haute secure
Opera 9.5, code-named Kestrel, the latest browser by Opera, on Thursday became available for download for Windows and Mac. Read more »
Mozilla fixes critical flaws in Firefox 2.0, Thunderbird
Mozilla has fixed seven vulnerabilities in the latest release of Firefox — SeaMonkey and Thunderbird are also affected. Read more »
Safari 3.1 update fixes 13 security flaws
Apple has released Safari 3.1 for users on Mac OS X and Windows. Along with new features are 13 security updates, most of the fixes address cross-site scripting flaws. Read more »
Apple Mac OS X patch plugs 31 vulnerabilities
Apple Computer on Tuesday in the US released a security update for Mac OS X to repair 31 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day Wi-Fi hijack flaw. Read more »
Exposing software flaws -- no easy job
Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability. Read more »
Microsoft boosts the security of ISA Server with Service Pack 2
Get the details on Service Pack 2 for Microsoft's Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000. Read more »
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Implementing client-side code for SSL in JDK 1.3
If you want to add Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) functionality to your Java 1.3 application, you must supply server and client-side code. builder.com takes a look at the server-side requirements. Read more »
Gain SSL functionality in JDK 1.3
If you want to add SSL to your Java 1.3 applications, you'll need to work with some external packages to support it. Here's a look at the setup, along with the server-side code. Read more »
Use SSL to secure your Apache-based e-commerce transactions
Secure Sockets Layer technology ensures that transactions are encrypted and safe from outside influences. Get the basics of setting up SSL on Apache in this overview. Read more »
Hack proof your Web services
Web services promise to revolutionise your company's development practices by connecting your company seamlessly with customers and other companies worldwide. With this promise, however, come new threats from hackers and information thieves. Here are some tips for securing your Web Services. Read more »
Network functions in PHP
You can employ PHP's internal functions for easy communication with network protocols, including SMTP and HTTP. This sample code will help you get started. Read more »
PHP and LDAP authentication
LDAP provides a standard directory interface that makes it easy for disparate systems to work together. These code samples explain PHP's ability to bind to an LDAP server. Read more »
Applied Reflection: Creating a dynamic Web service to simplify code
While Visual Studio and the .NET Framework enable developers to create and consume Web services via a simple interface, there are times when a developer must dig a little deeper into the technology to accomplish what is required. Zach Smith explains how to leverage a combination of the .NET Framework's Reflection API and Web services to create a dynamic business layer proxy. Read more »
50 significant moments from internet history
We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet. Read more »
Olympian server performance
Look out, Apache--the latest Zeus Web Server is fast. Larry Seltzer looks at benchmark scores for each and tells why you should consider switching. Read more »
Understanding the Java security model
The Java security model, introduced in Java 2, is the basis of highly secured and distributed enterprise Java applications. We'll show you the basics. Read more »
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