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    Get the week's top information security news while you're commuting to work or at the gym -- whenever it's convenient to you! Listen to our Security Wire Weekly audio downloads by SearchSecurity's award-winning news team and stay in the know.  News | 23 Feb 2006

  • Microsoft warns of fresh IE, Windows flaws

    Attackers could exploit an Internet Explorer flaw to launch malicious code. Meanwhile, a Windows glitch could allow elevated system privileges.  Article | 08 Feb 2006

  • Exploit code targets Windows help system

    Attackers could take advantage of a flaw in Microsoft HTML Help Workshop to cause a buffer overflow or launch malicious code. Exploit code is in the wild.  Article | 07 Feb 2006

  • Mozilla issues Firefox mega-fix

    The digital underground could exploit as many as seven flaws to bypass security restrictions, compromise sensitive data and launch cross-site scripting attacks.  Article | 02 Feb 2006

  • IM threats grow, response lags

    Reports from IMlogic and Akonix show that IM threats are growing while IT shops are behind in their preparedness. In fact, many firms are still totally unaware of just how much danger actually exists.  Article | 01 Feb 2006

  • Symantec fixes Sygate Management Server flaw

    The AV giant says attackers could exploit a security hole in its Sygate Management Server to gain remote, unauthorized access and potentially launch attacks.  Article | 01 Feb 2006

  • Researcher: Oracle failed to patch critical flaw

    Attackers could exploit a critical flaw in the Oracle PLSQL Gateway, a researcher warns, saying users have been vulnerable for months, but Oracle sees it differently.  Article | 27 Jan 2006

  • Flaws affect F-Secure AV products

    The security vendor has addressed a number of vulnerabilities in its Windows and Linux antivirus product that could be exploited by attackers to escape detection, cause a denial of service or launch malicious code.  Article | 19 Jan 2006

  • Security Bytes: Cisco adds to its patch pile

    Flaws in IOS and CallManager could be exploited to escalate administrative privileges and cause a denial of service. Meanwhile, exploit code targets Veritas NetBackup.  Article | 19 Jan 2006

  • Oracle patches 82 critical flaws

    Attackers could exploit the latest Oracle vulnerabilities to access sensitive information, overwrite files or launch SQL injection attacks in numerous applications, including PeopleSoft and JD Edwards.  Article | 18 Jan 2006

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