Linux kernel 2.6.21.4 patches three vulnerabilities. A null pointer dereference in netfilter can crash the kernel when handling certain connections; this bug can be triggered remotely. Plus, a flaw in the cpuset_tasks_read function lets logged-in users peek at chunks of kernel memory, potentially exposing sensitive info to attackers. Lastly, there’s a glitch in how seeds for random number generation are handled when the system lacks an entropy source, which could weaken the security of apps relying on random numbers.

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All of us here at the CyberCapital.org editor panel tip our hats to Prof. V.K. Samaranayake, Emeritus Professor of Computer Science at the University of Colombo and Chairman of the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka, who passed away last night in Stockholm, Sweden. He was a great man and truly the father of the SL IT industry.

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Apple Computer has officially announced that the iPhone will be available in the US from June 29, 2007. This combo of cell phone, media player, and wireless web surfing device will cost around $500 to $600, depending on the memory included. The iPhone, which doesn’t have a keyboard, features a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, 2-megapixel camera, headset and audio jacks, and an iPod dock. And data transmission is supported by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and EDGE.

The first iPhone model is quad-band GSM, meaning it’ll work in almost every major country in the world. But it’s set to hit Europe by the end of 2007 and Asia-Pacific by 2008.

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People who know Mozilla’s a non-profit, public-benefit outfit often wonder what they do with the cash they bring in. Seth Bindernagel breaks it down: Mozilla recently handed a $100,000 grant to the Participatory Culture Foundation, a non-profit behind a free, open-source video app that leans heavily on Mozilla tech.

Seth says Mozilla backed PCF with this grant for three reasons:
1. Their push for open source and open standards vibes perfectly with Mozilla’s mission to boost choice and innovation online.
2. They’re crafting something that could shake up how users experience web content, rich media, and desktop interfaces, all built on Mozilla tech.
3. PCF’s a prime example of the leverage Mozilla’s after; no venture funding, a tight budget, yet they’re finding clever ways to make a big impact on how users access web content.

Give Democracy Player a spin. it’s a pretty incredible piece of software!

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Lots of us are hooked on keyboard shortcuts. I can’t even picture managing my stuff without them! Basic ones like Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V make copying and pasting files on your computer so much smoother. But what about when you need to create a new folder? Do you lift your hand off the keyboard and trek over to the mouse? Nah, I stumbled on this neat trick.

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Remember the awesome features Firefox 2 brought us, like Spell Checking and Session Restore? Well, Firefox 3 is stepping it up with even more killer features. Here are some of the coolest ones.

Places: Bookmarking, Tagging, and History
A slick new system for managing bookmarks, history, and other webpage info

Tag Pages

Saved Searches in Smart Folders

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