Computer-Security Software Flaws
Company 2005 2004 2003
Symantec 2 16 6
F-Secure 1 10 --
CheckPoint 3 7 1
NetScreen -- 4 1
RSA -- 3 1
BlueCoat Systems -- 3 --
McAfee 2 2 5
Internet Security Systems -- 2 1
Computer Associates 3 2 --
Zone Labs -- 2 --
Sendmail -- -- 5
SurfControl -- -- 4
WatchGuard -- -- 4
Eset Software 2 -- 1

Source: Yankee Group

A New Frontier for Hackers?


Computer-security programs, like antivirus software, are designed to protect against hackers. But increasingly, researchers and hackers are finding vulnerabilities in the very programs that are supposed to protect against attack. Below are some computer-security companies and the number of flaws found in their products this past summer.


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Posted: 6/16/05