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Apple ships (long overdue) iPhone security patches: Finally, after months of waiting, iPhone users finally get security fixes for a batch of known software vulnerabilities. The latest iPhone 2.0 and iPod Touch 2.0 update patches at least 13 documented vulnerabilities, including several code execution holes in the Safari mobile Web browser. The...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Safari, JavaScript, Apple Inc., Web Site, Arbitrary Code Execution, Application Termination, Memory Corruption, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Security, Internet, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-11
Multiple Facebook vulnerabilities reported on Full-Disclosure: Jouko Pynnonen posted a message to the Full-Disclosure mailing list today, citing multiple "script injection" vulnerabilities within Facebook. I'm not sure if this is a surprise to anybody out there, it's certainly not to me, as numerous web applications have major problems with Cross-site Scripting vulnerabilities, but I think this...; Tags: Facebook, Vulnerability, XSS, JavaScript, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web Browser, Sandbox, JS, Canvas Page, Web Browsers, Internet, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Is AppleScript under siege?: In a survey, Adobe asks its developers about scripting support in Creative Suite. But it sure looks as if coders are being asked to choose between AppleScript and something else. by David Morgenstern; Tags: JavaScript, AppleScript, Automator, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-06-24
Why I still prefer Internet Explorer: Why I still prefer Internet ExplorerWell everybody is entitled to their opinionHowever, I was expecting an argument as to why you as a user preferred IE. Instead I got why you as a programmer like IE. Well that's kind of like going to a restaurant and having the waiter tell...; Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, CSS, JavaScript; Discussion threads 2008-06-24
HTMLPad 2008 Pro (exe): HTMLPad is a sophisticated all-in-one HTML, CSS, JavaScript and XHTML editor, trusted by thousands of professional web developers and many learners in over 50 countries. Clean and convenient interface, quick startup, true flexibility and powerful features allow you to create and edit HTML, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript code faster and...; Tags: HTML, JavaScript, Blumentals Software, HTMLPad, CSS, Xhtml, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2008-06-18

Microsoft: Silverlight 1.0 breaks with Firefox 3: Microsoft: Silverlight 1.0 breaks with Firefox 3It seems odd that if it's a Firefox...problem that it would be fixed by a Silverlight update.M$ is trying to break firefoxsame old story: M$ releases an update that screws third parties.MS bad code, MS fix exists but not released?!According to the bug report,...; Tags: Web browsers, Nigel, Reading, Obviously Microsoft, Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Corp., Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Silverlight 1.0; Discussion threads 2008-06-17
Kapow takes a jab at challenge of creating mashups from JavaScript and AJAX sources: Kapow takes a jab at challenge of creating mashups from JavaScript and AJAX sourcesThis is a joke, right?Taking multiple sources of data and combining them is something humans have been doing forever. Now you've added a real spiffy name and made it sound like you're doing something special.Sounds to me...; Tags: mashup, Kapow, AJAX, JavaScript; Discussion threads 2008-06-14
Kapow takes a jab at challenge of creating mashups from JavaScript and AJAX sources: The Portal Content Edition, which enables companies to refurbish existing portal assets, has several enhancements to the web clipping technology for development and deployment of JSR-168 standards based portlets. It now provides the ability to make on-the-fly changes to clipping portlets that enhance portal functionality, while adding a portlet deployment...; Tags: Portlet, Web, JavaScript, Mashup, Kapow, IT Department, Product Pricing, Portals, Web Technology, AJAX, Channel Management, Internet, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Web 2.0, Marketing, Dana Gardner; Blog posts 2008-06-14
Sprigst Calendar (zip): Sprigst Calendar is very widely used free JavaScript Calendar control that makes it easy for your visitors to fill out the date fields by selecting the date from a calendar. Our JavaScript Calendar is the best solution for Web site development. Sprigst Calendar is a verified, extremely fast, small cross-browser...; Tags: JavaScript, Sprigst, Sprigst Calendar, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development; Software downloads 2008-05-30
Java Script Magic (zip): Discover all the latest techniques without confusion, add them to your Web pages in a flash, effortlessly Makes Web design so much fun you'll be glued to your computer uncovering the possibilities, Turnkey examples kick out perfect Web pages in minutes. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Web, Java, JavaScript, Web Page, Sami Almania, Productivity, Channel Management, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-05-26
Secunia finds 'highly critical' Foxit Reader Flaw: Secunia finds 'highly critical' Foxit Reader FlawJavaScript support is provided as an add-onFoxit reader doesn't appear to have JavaScript support by default. It's provided as an add-on.http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader_2/addons.htmHowever, Secunia isn't clear as to whether their vul affects Foxit by default, or only if it has the JavaScript add-on.; Tags: Scripting languages, Foxit Reader, Secunia, Foxit Reader Flaw, JavaScript; Discussion threads 2008-05-20
The Storm Worm would love to infect you: The Storm Worm malware is back in the game, with its most recent campaign currently active and trying to entice users into executing iloveyou.exe by spamming them with links to already infected hosts acting as web servers, next to SQL injecting malicious domains into legitimate sites for the campaign to...; Tags: JavaScript, SQL, Worm, SQL Injection, Host, Storm Worm, Storm Worm Malware, Scanners, Cyberthreats, Scripting Languages, Programming Languages, Security, Databases, Viruses And Worms, Hardware, Peripherals, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Software Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-05-19
SunSpider JavaScript benchmark and ACID 3 test results - May 08: Two charts showing the SunSpider JavaScript benchmark and ACID 3 test results for a selection of browsers. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Chart, Benchmark, Web Browsers, Internet, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, browsers, sunspider, javascript, acid; Image galleries 2008-05-18
123 Popup Maker (exe): 123 Popup Maker is a software which allows you to make Popup windows for your Web pages in an easy way, it will create all the needed code for you. Key features: choose size and position of your javascript popup, or even full screen size. Choose the event which will...; Tags: Window, JavaScript, Eraidea Technologies, Construction; Software downloads 2008-05-12
Is it too late for open source Java?: Is it too late for open source Java?There is no Java in AJAXJavascript in AJAX is not Java at all. It is just an unfortunate naming coincidence.This discussion is a "Tempest in a tea pot"Most companies want vendor support and neither Ruby or Python are first class citizens in the...; Tags: Programming languages, Scripting languages, Development tools, Java, programming language, programming, Ruby, open source; Discussion threads 2008-04-24
Websense: UN, UK sites compromised by JavaScript injection: Websense: UN, UK sites compromised by JavaScript injectionNo, It's not just you.I've been noticing this trend for a couple of months now. Unfortunatly it's not only the .Gov sites that are getting hit. It appears however, that at least the .Gov sites are some of the few who are...; Tags: Scripting languages, JavaScript, UK Site, JavaScript injection, injection, Websense Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-04-23
Websense: UN, UK sites compromised by JavaScript injection: Websense on Tuesday said that the UN and UK government sites are being attacked in a mass JavaScript injection attack. According to Websense: Websense Security Labs has been tracking a recent development of the malicious JavaScript injection that compromised thousands of domains at the start of...; Tags: JavaScript, Injection, Websense Inc., Attack, Scripting Languages, Security, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-22
Mozilla delivers Firefox update: Mozilla one Wednesday patched one flaw in Firefox in an update (2.0.0.14). The fix--a crash in JavaScript garbage collector--was deemed critical by Mozilla. According to Mozilla, the problem was created by a previous fix. Here's the description: Fixes for security problems in the JavaScript engine described...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, JavaScript, Garbage Collection, Mozilla Corp., Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-16
Firefox 3.0 Beta 5 faster on Mac OS X than Safari 3.1: Firefox 3.0 Beta 5 faster on Mac OS X than Safari 3.1Just how can MS let a bunch of punks beat them so badly? MS has the bestpaid employees on the planet, the best road map just ask Steve Balmer, and the most to lose. What gives here????RE: Firefox 3.0...; Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, Apple Mac OS, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS X, Java, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2008-04-03
Firefox 3.0 Beta 5 - Fastest browser yet!: Firefox 3.0 Beta 5 - Fastest browser yet!Amazing what you get with competition!!!Keep going guys!!News ticker java script bug not fixed yetOne thing is not fixed yet: a news ticker based on java script sends CPU usage skyhigh, like on this newspapers portal:http://www.kranten.comNasty little bug. I have reported it on...; Tags: Web browsers, Scripting languages, Mozilla Firefox, Fastest Browser, Firefox 3.0 Beta 5, Web browser, Apple Safari, Firefox 3.0, JavaScript, Safari IS; Discussion threads 2008-04-02