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  HP says commercial software vulnerabilities down almost 20% across industry

  A study done by HP shows that reported vulnerabilities in commercial software applications dropped dramatically last year compared with 2010 -- but that there's little reason to feel complacent since the risk factors for exploitation of these vulnerabilities is significant.

  By Ellen Messmer | 18 April, 2012 22:28

  Tags: Adobe software vulnerabilities, Apple QuickTime security, HP, HP security, security, software security

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  Free Web tool consolidates data on code vulnerabilities

  Enterprise coders can now use an open source Web application that lets them consolidate software vulnerability data from a range of scanning and test tools. With a centralized view, and reporting and management tools, ThreadFix speeds the work needed to fix software bugs and vulnerabilities, including those in proliferating mobile apps.

  By John Cox | 09 February, 2012 03:29

  Tags: Denim Group, Google, IBM, mobile apps, mobile app security, networking, open source, secure software, security, software, software assurance, software security, ThreadFix, wireless

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