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Aug 18, 2016

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Microsoft leaks their golden key, allowing attackers to unlock secure boot systems, a security breach at Oracle exposes hundreds of companies & Linux has an embarrassing networking stack bug.

Plus your questions, our answers & a packed round up!

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Aug 18, 2016

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