Week in Geek: New Security Hole Found Just Hours After Latest Java Update Released

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Our first edition of WIG for September is filled with news link coverage on topics such as Firefox 16 Beta introduces new command line feature for developers, Google to restore passwords lost using Chrome iOS app, new password stealing malware is targeting Linux & Mac OS X users, and more.

Special Note: The title refers to the latest security update of Java just released this past Thursday. Please refer to our article on disabling Java here.

Skull and crosshair targeting scope clipart courtesy of Clker.com.

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