Threats

Microsoft, Mozilla look into browser flaws

Recently disclosed security holes that affect Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox could let attackers grab data via malicious Web sites.

February 16, 2007, 11:53 AM PST

U.S. 'threatened' alleged NASA hacker, defense says

London court hears that Gary McKinnon was told he would "fry" in New Jersey unless he cooperated with U.S. authorities.

February 16, 2007, 10:49 AM PST

Cisco finds two new flaws

News of holes in security appliances comes days after company patches operating system bugs.

February 16, 2007, 10:12 AM PST

Russia hits out at Microsoft licensing

Government says "costly and restrictive" policies are to blame for the high rates of consumer piracy in the country.

February 16, 2007, 8:56 AM PST

Apple plugs four security holes

Four issues identified by the Month of Apple Bugs project receive fixes from the company's developer.

February 15, 2007, 3:54 PM PST

Hack lets intruders sneak into home routers

Ability to change the settings of poorly configured home routers could put home networks at risk of serious attack.

February 15, 2007, 3:33 PM PST

FTC to court: Put an end to pretexting operations

Request comes as criminal charges still hang over the head of former HP chairman and others in connection with spying campaign.

February 15, 2007, 12:45 PM PST

Zero-day attack hits Word

Microsoft is working to patch a security flaw in its word-processing software that is being used in targeted cyberattacks.

February 15, 2007, 12:18 PM PST

Palm Treos ring up security flaws

update Three versions of the smart phone carry vulnerabilities that could allow access to data even when the device is locked.

February 15, 2007, 12:13 PM PST