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Should CS2 applications be downloaded to a removable drive?
Even though U3 smart drives can execute Windows-based applications directly, the devices can introduce security risks into the enterprise. Michael Cobb lays out the pros and cons of the technology. Ask the Expert
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How can copying file and exchanging memory tokens spread malware?
Ed Skoudis explains the malware-related risks of copying files, exchanging memory sticks and downloading emails. Ask the Expert
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Apple updates QuickTime to plug serious flaw
Apple worked quickly to address the zero-day buffer-overflow flaw in its widely used QuickTime media player, becuase exploit code surfaced late last month. Article
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Exploit code targets Apple QuickTime zero-day
Several security organizations have noted the appearance of exploit code against a zero-day buffer-overflow flaw in Apple's widely used QuickTime media player. Article
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Apple releases QuickTime security fix
The popular QuickTime multimedia application is afflicted with at least seven security flaws, but Apple has released an update to fix them. Article
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Symantec, McAfee address security flaws
Security flaws in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution and McAfee E-Business Server could be exploited to cause a denial of service or run malicious files. Fixes are available. Article
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RealNetworks issues advisory for more critical flaws
In less than a week, RealNetworks Inc. widened the scope of its advisory to include all previous versions of its popular media players. Article
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Critical Lotus Notes flaws discovered
Security researchers have discovered multiple flaws in some file attachment viewers in IBM Lotus notes that could be exploited by an attacker to access to sensitive information. Article
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Adobe update fixes critical .pdf zero-day
Adobe Systems Inc. has released an update to resolve a previously-disclosed zero-day flaw in its popular Adobe Reader and Acrobat .pdf programs. Article
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RealPlayer patch released as researchers warn of active attacks
Real Networks advises users of its popular media player to install its patch for RealPlayer 10.5 and 11 beta to remove a security flaw attackers have targeted in recent days. Article