http://www.news.com/ en-us Copyright 1995-108 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Fri, 16 May 2008 10:19:52 PDT Fri, 16 May 2008 10:19:52 PDT News.com News http://www.news.com/2009-1090-980549.html 20 http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/ne/gr/prtnr/rss_logo.gif http://www.news.com 88 31 http://www.news.com/Microsoft-COO-downplays-Vista-update-problems/2100-1016_3-6233041.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news The software giant's chief operating officer says he is pleased with SP1's progress, despite it breaking some third-party programs. Operating systems http://www.news.com/Microsoft-COO-downplays-Vista-update-problems/2100-1016_3-6233041.html?part=rss&subj=news March 5, 2008 1:14 AM PST http://www.news.com/Symantec-warns-of-router-compromise/2100-7349_3-6227502.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Security company says it has seen an attack using a cross-site scripting flaw in 2Wire DNS routers. Attacks http://www.news.com/Symantec-warns-of-router-compromise/2100-7349_3-6227502.html?part=rss&subj=news January 24, 2008 5:22 PM PST http://www.news.com/Secunia-CA-backup-product-inherently-insecure/2100-1002_3-6226441.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news In annual report on security flaws, vulnerability-testing company strongly criticizes CA's ARCserve Backup product, as well as Symantec Mail Security. Software flaws http://www.news.com/Secunia-CA-backup-product-inherently-insecure/2100-1002_3-6226441.html?part=rss&subj=news January 16, 2008 6:49 PM PST http://www.news.com/Wikia-Search-finds-few-fans-in-early-going/2100-1032_3-6225083.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Alpha version of community-driven Wikia search engine has received mostly negative online commentary since its launch this week. Web software http://www.news.com/Wikia-Search-finds-few-fans-in-early-going/2100-1032_3-6225083.html?part=rss&subj=news January 8, 2008 3:23 PM PST http://www.news.com/Microsoft-admits-Office-2003-mistake/2100-1012_3-6224917.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news The software maker has acknowledged it was wrong when it told users certain file formats were insecure. Applications http://www.news.com/Microsoft-admits-Office-2003-mistake/2100-1012_3-6224917.html?part=rss&subj=news January 7, 2008 6:41 PM PST http://www.news.com/Intuit-bug-resurfaces-at-public-Wi-Fi-hot-spots/2100-1002_3-6224540.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news A bug in a flawed QuickBooks update that deleted users' files could strike again if the software is used at public Wi-Fi hot spots. Software flaws http://www.news.com/Intuit-bug-resurfaces-at-public-Wi-Fi-hot-spots/2100-1002_3-6224540.html?part=rss&subj=news January 3, 2008 9:45 PM PST http://www.news.com/Critics-rap-Microsoft-safety-study-of-IE%2C-Firefox/2100-1002_3-6221340.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Redmond executive says IE is the safer bet after comparing vulnerabilities in the two browsers, but some say the study is flawed. Software flaws http://www.news.com/Critics-rap-Microsoft-safety-study-of-IE%2C-Firefox/2100-1002_3-6221340.html?part=rss&subj=news December 4, 2007 6:20 PM PST http://www.news.com/Apple-QuickTime-exploit-in-the-wild/2100-1002_3-6221098.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news An active exploit has been seen by Symantec for a vulnerability that affects the latest versions of Apple QuickTime. Software flaws http://www.news.com/Apple-QuickTime-exploit-in-the-wild/2100-1002_3-6221098.html?part=rss&subj=news December 3, 2007 4:19 PM PST http://www.news.com/Study-Huge-jump-in-Microsoft-flaws-since-last-year/2100-1002_3-6220719.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news The number of security holes found in Microsoft software between 2006 and 2007 has risen threefold, says vulnerability-scanning company Qualys. Software flaws http://www.news.com/Study-Huge-jump-in-Microsoft-flaws-since-last-year/2100-1002_3-6220719.html?part=rss&subj=news November 29, 2007 9:41 PM PST http://www.news.com/Oracle-to-push-out-51-patches/2100-1002_3-6213495.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Update includes fixes for 27 vulnerabilities in Oracle Database, five of which may be exploited remotely without authentication. Software flaws http://www.news.com/Oracle-to-push-out-51-patches/2100-1002_3-6213495.html?part=rss&subj=news October 15, 2007 2:25 PM PDT http://www.news.com/OpenOffice-bug-hits-multiple-operating-systems/2100-1002_3-6209919.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news A vulnerability in OpenOffice could allow attackers to remotely execute code on computers running Windows, Linux or Mac OS. Software flaws http://www.news.com/OpenOffice-bug-hits-multiple-operating-systems/2100-1002_3-6209919.html?part=rss&subj=news September 25, 2007 4:55 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Bug-hunting-start-up-Pay-up%2C-or-feel-the-pain/2100-7350_3-6200489.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news VDA Labs, which finds flaws in software, has a unique business model that's at the center of a debate over bug disclosure. Corporate & legal http://www.news.com/Bug-hunting-start-up-Pay-up%2C-or-feel-the-pain/2100-7350_3-6200489.html?part=rss&subj=news August 3, 2007 2:25 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Sun-says-Java-flaw-has-been-patched/2100-1002_3-6196493.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news A Java security threat, the subject of an earlier Australian report, has been addressed and fixed, Sun Microsystems says. Software flaws http://www.news.com/Sun-says-Java-flaw-has-been-patched/2100-1002_3-6196493.html?part=rss&subj=news July 13, 2007 10:40 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Auction-site-sells-security-exploits/2100-7355_3-6195186.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Founder says WabiSabiLabi will improve security by ensuring researchers get fairly compensated, but security companies are split over its value. Enterprise security http://www.news.com/Auction-site-sells-security-exploits/2100-7355_3-6195186.html?part=rss&subj=news July 6, 2007 4:37 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Locking-down-laptops-before-its-too-late/2010-1029_3-6192001.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Seagate CEO Bill Watkins says the flaw with current legislation is that it does not specify how to encrypt data. Privacy & data protection http://www.news.com/Locking-down-laptops-before-its-too-late/2010-1029_3-6192001.html?part=rss&subj=news June 20, 2007 11:00 AM PDT http://www.news.com/Trillian-critical-security-update-released/2100-1002_3-6191893.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news "Highly critical" flaw patched in Cerulean Studios' multi-protocol chat software, which supports several popular IM services. Software flaws http://www.news.com/Trillian-critical-security-update-released/2100-1002_3-6191893.html?part=rss&subj=news June 19, 2007 3:31 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Yahoo-releases-critical-security-patch-for-IM/2100-7349_3-6189627.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Patch for Messenger addresses zero-day exploits that take advantage of vulnerabilities in its Webcam ActiveX controls. Attacks http://www.news.com/Yahoo-releases-critical-security-patch-for-IM/2100-7349_3-6189627.html?part=rss&subj=news June 8, 2007 4:19 PM PDT http://www.news.com/Microsoft-to-release-four-critical-patches/2100-1002_3-6189505.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Software giant plans to issues fixes next week for vulnerabilities in its Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Windows XP. Software flaws http://www.news.com/Microsoft-to-release-four-critical-patches/2100-1002_3-6189505.html?part=rss&subj=news June 8, 2007 12:02 AM PDT http://www.news.com/Exposing-software-flaws--no-easy-job/2008-1002_3-6189457.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability. Software flaws http://www.news.com/Exposing-software-flaws--no-easy-job/2008-1002_3-6189457.html?part=rss&subj=news June 7, 2007 10:35 PM PDT http://www.news.com/IBM-Public-vulnerabilities-are-tip-of-the-iceberg/2100-1002_3-6188032.html?part=rss&tag=2038-12_3-0&subj=news But security experts point out that nondisclosure of flaws doesn't necessarily increase security risk. Software flaws http://www.news.com/IBM-Public-vulnerabilities-are-tip-of-the-iceberg/2100-1002_3-6188032.html?part=rss&subj=news June 1, 2007 3:26 PM PDT