Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, Ubuntu 7.10, Ubuntu 8.04 LTS required to be patched

Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, Ubuntu 7.10, Ubuntu 8.04 LTS required to be patched
Ubuntu developers have revealed security issues in three editions:
Ubuntu 6.06 LTS,
Ubuntu 7.10,
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS
The problems also affect the corresponding versions of Kubuntu, Edubuntu, and Xubuntu.
They are suggesting the users of these editions to upgrade some specific components.
Details here: Linux kernel vulnerabilities

SIPtap: Experts show that VoIP calls are not that safe

SIPtap: Experts show that VoIP calls are not that safe
Industry experts have now shown technologies which can be used to eavesdrop on VoIP calls. This could become a major hassle for corporate who are moving (or have already moved) part of their telephony networks on VoIP technology.
They demonstrated a proof of concept software named SIPtap [...]

Firefox 2.0.0.7 released to patch QuickTime bug

Firefox 2.0.0.7 released to patch QuickTime bug
Mozilla developers have released an updated Firefox version to patch a QuickTime bug which is still not fixed by Apple.
The latest version now is Firefox 2.0.0.7 and it is now available for download from the Mozilla website.
Existing users having relevant versions would get the patches delivered to them automatically [...]

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