Feb
14th

Chromium browser remixed as a security Dragon

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Windows security software vendor Comodo introduces a browser called Dragon. Based on Chromium, the same source for Google Chrome, Dragon hopes to emphasize in-browser security.

Feb
12th

Beware strangers on IM who won’t answer your questions

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Transcript of MSN Messenger conversation shows how dumb automated bots can be.

Feb
11th

Adobe warns of new Reader, Flash holes

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Adobe Systems issues security patches for new hole in Flash Player and says it will patch a new vulnerability in Reader next week.

Feb
11th

Windows security update causes ‘blue screen of death’ for some

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Windows XP users say one patch in particular causes problems, and that there’s a fix but it requires an install CD. However, CDs aren’t shipped with all computers and aren’t available for Netbook users at all.

Feb
11th

Equifax tax forms expose worker Social Security numbers

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Credit reporting bureau Equifax informs employees that some W-2 forms sent in the mail had SSNs partially or fully viewable through a window on the envelope.