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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 »
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 »
Aussies play down DNS disaster
One large Australian organisation and a local computer security advisor have played down the importance of a security flaw in the global Domain Name System (DNS) that has led to panic in some security circles around the globe. Read more »
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Find and fix weak OpenSSL/OpenSSH keys: Debian-based Linux vulnerability
A recent vulnerability was found in the OpenSSL package as provided by Debian and Debian-based Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, that broke the effectiveness of the OpenSSL PRNG (Predictable Random Number Generator). Read more »
A look inside Google's open source kitchen
Google's Chris DiBona says the search giant has a lot of involvement in open source, but is also a firm believer in proprietary software. Read more »
Jump into LAMP development with XAMPP
Want to get a LAMP development effort fired up without the hassles of configuring everything from scratch? XAMPP makes it a breeze. Read more »
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Bridging the gap between programmers and the visionA successful project will have a hard time flying if you don't walk through the game plan before writing a line of code. Read more »
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Social news start-up Streem shuts downSydney social news start-up Streem will shut down this afternoon, according to a heartfelt notice posted on the site this morning by its founder Elgar Welch. Read more »
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