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Red Alert! DNS Flaw Revealed
Security researchers warn users to patch immediately, as technical details to exploit a widespread DNS vulnerability were disclosed online.
Most Bank Sites Are Insecure
Security risks caused by basic flaws in Web site design are widespread, according to computer scientists.
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Apple's iPhone 3G may be hogging the headlines, but there is a slew of other smartphones from HTC, Samsung, RIM, Nokia, LG, and GPS-maker Garmin, that can offer the same, if not better features.
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The company said iPhone 3G unit sales in its first 12 days of availability doubled over the like sales period for last year's iPhone.
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Jerry Yang Committed To Remaining Yahoo CEO
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HP Ties Project Management Into Code's Operational Lifecycle
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