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Malicious code exploits a known vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6; Microsoft had already released a patch for IE6, and the code does not work on IE7
Security as well as privacy issues are at the heart of debate over government plan to move ahead with smart card driver license requirements
New research confirms that the United States is the leading source of virus content in the world
Exams identify holes in developers' training
Attack could be used to divert Web traffic
David DeWalt may face tough questions from investors and market watchers
The One Laptop per Child program has upped the specs of its laptop and claims the devices will be secure, but security researchers wonder if the project will lead to widespread abuse
A group of security researchers is promoting the expansion of a more formal community for white hat hackers, including the creation of facilities for people to meet to share and forward their work, and distribute grants to aspiring code writers
Speaking at the ongoing ShmooCon hacker convention, SPI Dynamics researcher Billy Hoffman painted a dire picture of widespread coding vulnerabilities in many Web sites and online applications
The third annual convention draws security researchers and other experts to debate everything from wireless hacks to data breaches