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phpMyAdmin updates close security vulnerability

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The phpMyAdmin developers have announced the release of version 3.3.9.1 and 2.11.11.2 of their database administration tool, security updates that fix a path disclosure vulnerability. According to the developers, when the README, ChangeLog or LICENSE files are removed from their original location, the scripts used to display these files can show their full path, possibly leading to further attacks.

Google releases Chrome 9 security update

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Less than one week after Chrome 9 was released into the browser's stable branch, Google has released version 9.0.597.94 of Chrome for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, a maintenance and security update. The security update addresses a total of five vulnerabilities in the WebKit-based browser, three of which are rated as "High" priority.

Sony Wins Restraining Order Against Hacker

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George Hotz, who gained notoriety by hacking the iPhone, was barred from distributing, creating, or marketing his technology for running unauthorized software on the PlayStation 3. Sony has convinced a federal court to issue a temporary restraining order that bars a hacker from distributing his technology for running unauthorized software on the PlayStation 3.

Opera 11.01 closes critical hole

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The new version of the Opera web browser closes the critical hole that was reported early this week; this vulnerability allows attackers to gain control of a computer. The problem was caused by a flaw in the code for processing HTML documents which contain select elements with a large number of child elements.

Intel developing security 'game-changer'

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Intel's chief technology officer says the chip maker is developing a technology that will be a security game changer. Justin Rattner told Computerworld on Tuesday that scientists at Intel are working on security technology that will stop all zero-day attacks.

Security Researchers Shouldn't Fall for Sony Scare Tactics

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In addtition to protecting online privacy, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is also committed to preserving freedom of speech on the Internet. So when Sony filed suit against researchers who found and published details about security gaps in the company's PlayStation 3 that allow users to run Linux on their machines despite Sony's efforts to prevent that, the EFF was quick to speak out about it.

Sony's latest attack on customer freedom

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By taking researchers to court, the company demonstrates contempt for the law and its customers. ... Sony is Exhibit A in the abuse of intellectual-property laws by corporations that believe they have all the rights -- including how products may be used after sale -- with users and purchasers having no rights at all.

Oracle patches 66 vulnerabilities

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As part of its January patch update, Oracle has released security updates for a number of products. The Critical Patch Update addresses vulnerabilities in, for example, the company's database server, Application Server, WebLogic Server, PeopleSoft Enterprise and Open Office.