" Java has long boasted a reputation for being a secure programming language. Lately, however, that reputation has come into question. Java has been accused of being susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS) and other similar input attacks like SQL injection. Is the security of Java itself getting worse, or is the...

"The critical update covers flaws in Excel, Windows Active Directory, and .NET Framework. All create a possible means for hackers to inject hostile code onto vulnerable systems (remote code execution). Separate security bugs in Internet Information Server (Microsoft's web server software) and Microsoft Office Publisher also carry the same risk but...