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Lotus flaw reported - but IBM's unfazed

A flaw in IBM's Lotus Domino Server could be used to crash systems, a security company has warned, but Big Blue is shrugging off the report. Read more »

PHP flaw threatens photo uploads

Photo hosting services that allow users to publish their digital pictures online are being threatened by a vulnerability in the PHP scripting language that could be exploited by a malicious image file. Read more »

Linux kernel flaw allows DoS attack

A bug in version 2.6 of the Linux kernel allows remote users to crash systems running SuSE's latest enterprise and consumer software. Read more »

IE6 and 7 hit by zero-day bug

A zero-day exploit that targets a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6 and 7 has been published. Read more »

Microsoft bug-checking tools promise fewer crashes

Microsoft is readying two tools to help hardware makers create more stable and secure Windows drivers, which should help reduce the number of crashes. Read more »

Unpatched IE flaw allows remote attacks

A flaw in Microsoft Internet Explorer's image rendering capabilities may allow attackers to execute code remotely, according to security experts. Read more »

Image flaw pierces PC security

Six vulnerabilities in a common code that handles an open-source image format could allow intruders to compromise computers running Linux and may allow attacks against Windows PCs as well as Macs running OS X. Read more »

Apple fixes 26 Mac OSX flaws

Apple Computer issued on Tuesday updates for its Mac OS X operating system to fix 26 security flaws. Read more »

Cisco flaws may cripple networks

Three security holes in the software that runs Cisco Systems' routers and switches could let miscreants disrupt computer networks, including the Internet. Read more »

Critical fixes for Windows, Office coming

As part of its monthly patching cycle, Microsoft on Tuesday plans to release three security alerts for flaws in Windows and Office. Read more »

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Linux kernel flaw could trigger DoS incidents

Many Linux servers may be easy targets for DoS attacks because of a flaw in the Linux 2.4 kernel. Read more »

WinNuke: coming to a system near you

A reincarnated version of the malicious program WinNuke has surfaced and can affect Windows NT, 2000, XP, and .NET by causing disruption and disablement of network communications. Read more »

Fix Linux when it won't start

No OS is 100 percent foolproof. Eventually, even Linux may not boot one day when you want it to. Read more »

TopCoder: More than competition

Ever wanted to challenge the developer in the next cube to a duel? TopCoder lets you do just that. And it might just land you a new job too. Read more »

Why open source is bad for Australia

Open source is actually anti-industry, and protecting it is not in Australia's interests, says one industry observer. Read more »

Windows XP SP2 -- test your applications

Learn about the plethora of security enhancements included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, as well as how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications. Read more »

Avoid bad form data with a little CGI validation code

Validating data from a Web form with a CGI script is a standard practice. Find out how to tweak your form validation code using regular expressions. Read more »

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