A software developer has uncovered a bug in most versions of Linux that could allow untrusted users to gain complete control over the open-source operating system.Read more...
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
Link (7): Bug in Latest Linux Gives Untrusted Users Root Access
Link (6): SSL Protocol Flaw
Software makers around the world are scrambling to fix a serious bug in the technology used to transfer information securely on the Internet.Read more...
The flaw lies in the SSL protocol, best known as the technology used for secure browsing on Web sites beginning with HTTPS, and lets attackers intercept secure SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) communications between computers using what's known as a man-in-the-middle attack.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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