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[ZDNET] Firefox drive-by threats; BlackBerry spyware; Office vs. OpenOffice

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Firefox hit by multiple drive-by download flaws

Mozilla's flagship Firefox browser is vulnerable to at least 11 "critical" vulnerabilities that expose users to drive-by download attacks that require no user interaction beyond normal browsing. by Ryan Naraine

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	US-CERT warns about BlackBerry spyware app
	Infected sites rising at alarming rate
	New LoroBot locks files and holds for $100 ransom

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