Headlines for ZDNet Security

37 percent of users browsing the Web with insecure Java versions

Researchers from CSIS have monitored 50 different exploit kits, and found out that 31.3 % of users were infected with the virus/malware due to missing security updates.

Adobe adding security, privacy goodies to Flash Player 11

Adobe’s new Flash Player 11 will include support for 64-bit exploit migitation and support for SSL socket connections.

Adobe to rush out Flash Player patch to thwart zero-day attacks

Another in-the-wild zero-day attack prompts an urgent Flash Player patch from Adobe.

Will hack attacks finally become a boardroom issue?

Lockheed Martin and PBS confirmed that they were hacked as the high-profile security breaches are beginning to pile up. Is it time for CEOs to put security on the front burner?

Google first to patch Pwn2Own WebKit vulnerability

Less that 24 hours after a team of researchers exploited a WebKit security hole to hack into RIM’s BlackBerry smart phone, Google has issued a Chrome browser update to address the vulnerability.

Google first to patch Pwn2Own WebKit vulnerability

Less that 24 hours after a team of researchers exploited a WebKit security hole to hack into RIM’s BlackBerry smart phone, Google has issued a Chrome browser update to address the vulnerability.

The country of Facebook recognizes civil unions

The 600 million user social networking behemoth made a small change to its ‘Relationship Status’ drop down box, and in doing so recognized ‘In a civil union’ and ‘In a domestic partnership’ as valid choices in the way one can report their personal situation on the site.

Adobe unbundles Flash Player from Mac OS X bundle; Java next

Word is out that Apple will ship all new Mac OS X machines without Adobe Flash Player pre-installed.

Adobe unbundles Flash Player from Mac OS X bundle; Java next

Word is out that Apple will ship all new Mac OS X machines without Adobe Flash Player pre-installed.

Barbers and security professionals

In this guest editorial, security research professional Michal Zalewski argues that the government should stay away from compulsory certification and licensing in the security industry.