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Microsoft advises 'safe mode' for Word
May 23, 2006 Following at least one targeted attack that exploits a flaw, company suggests running Office application in restricted mode.Symantec warns of router compromise
January 24, 2008 Security company says it has seen an attack using a cross-site scripting flaw in 2Wire DNS routers.Cyberattack in Estonia--what it really means
May 29, 2007 Arbor Networks' Jose Nazario takes stock of the denial-of-service attack against the Baltic nation--and the wider implications.Hacks, holes and heartbreak
February 16, 2007 Apple rolls out four patches as Microsoft scrambles to head off a zero-day attack. Also: Routers at risk.Targeted e-mail attacks spoof DOJ, business group
November 20, 2007 Security expert says latest attacks part of an escalating problem. Availability of toolkits, rise of social networks are making it easier for phishers. Images: Customized e-mail attacksJavaScript opens doors to browser-based attacks
July 28, 2006 Malicious code embedded in Web site can let miscreant map a home or corporate network, attack connected devices.China accused of cyberattacks on New Zealand
September 13, 2007 New Zealand secret service hints that Chinese government is responsible for recent attacks on the country's networks.Excel under zero-day attack, Microsoft warns
February 5, 2007 Spreadsheet-focused attack affects several versions of company's Office software, including one for Macs.Breaking into a laptop via Wi-Fi
August 2, 2006 Flaws in software that runs wireless-networking hardware could let attackers take over PCs, including Macs, Black Hat warns.Zero-day attack hits Word
February 15, 2007 Microsoft is working to patch a security flaw in its word-processing software that is being used in targeted cyberattacks.Report: Targeted e-mail attacks increasing
April 18, 2007 Security firm has spotted a significant upswing in e-mail attacks aimed at organizations.Microsoft to issue cursor flaw patch early
April 2, 2007 Software maker had planned to wait until April 10, but will now issue the patch Tuesday given there is a public exploit using the hole.Another Word zero-day bug used in attacks
January 25, 2007 A fourth yet-to-be-patched security vulnerability in Microsoft Word is actively being exploited in cyberattacks, the company has warned.Cyberattack knocks millions of blogs offline
May 3, 2006 A large-scale attack hits TypePad and LiveJournal, blacking out a huge swath of blogs.New shield foiled Internet backbone attack
March 9, 2007 ICANN report says new load-balancing technology helped the Internet withstand a February attack on the domain name system.Playing chess with hackers
June 15, 2006 Former Congressman Rick White says a deal giving Internet operators flexibility to raise domain name prices within reason makes sense.DNS servers do hackers' dirty work
March 24, 2006 New twist on denial-of-service attacks could intensify cybercriminals' threat to online business.Porn sites exploit new IE flaw
September 19, 2006 Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites.Top executives face personalized e-mail attacks
July 2, 2007 MessageLabs reports a surge in malicious spam aimed at individuals in senior management positions--and their family members.MacBook hacked in contest at security event
April 20, 2007 Zero-day vulnerability in Safari Web browser used to commandeer a MacBook in hack-a-Mac contest at CanSecWest conference. Sponsored matches for "attack"
