Shhh, don’t tell anyone
RealNetworks has patched a vulnerability in its RealPlayer and HelixPlayer software that made it possible for attackers to run arbitrary code on a victim’s machine. The security hole affects applications running on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms.…
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Rated less fun than scooping up whale poo
Summer’s here, and ’tis the season to be compiling lists. One of the most eagerly awaited is the Ten Worst Jobs in Science, issued by Popular Science magazine. This year the roster of horrible occupations has gained widespread attention because it includes “Microsoft Security Grunt”.…
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The Metasploit menace inside your firewall
Interview Wade Alcorn recently published a paper explaining the technical details behind Inter-protocol Exploitation [PDF, 120kb].…
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