Protections for some, but not all A software developer has uncovered a bug in most versions of Linux that could allow untrusted users to gain complete control over the open-source operating system.…Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work ...full story at the register (uk)
from the register (uk) on Tue, Nov 03 2009
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