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Bug spotted in Symantec antivirus
October 5, 2005
Flaw in a component of Symantec's enterprise antivirus products could allow remote attackers to take over computers running the software.
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Another flaw hits Veritas backup tools
August 16, 2005
Design error leads to security vulnerability that could put corporate networks at risk of attack.
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Symantec flaw leaves opening for viruses
February 9, 2005
Flaw in scanner in antivirus and antispam products could give viruses free rein; patch is issued.
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Norton Co.
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Veritas issues patch for NetBackup flaw
October 13, 2005
Vulnerability in question could let malicious attackers gain remote access to information stored on backup servers.
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Second zero-day Excel flaw emerges
June 20, 2006
Another yet-to-be-patched Excel security hole is reported--and there's sample attack code on the Net, experts say.
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Danger level rises for Perl app flaws
November 30, 2005
A type of security hole in applications written in the popular open-source scripting language may be much more serious than thought.
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Windows, Exchange flaws patched
May 9, 2006
Trio of security updates includes two for critical flaws in Exchange e-mail server and third-party software in Windows.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Adobe Systems Inc.
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IE flaw opens door to infection on sight
August 9, 2005
Microsoft plugs six holes, including an IE bug that could expose a PC user to attack just for looking at a picture.
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Focus on flaws
July 15, 2005
Cisco announce new security flaws, while attackers find a way to hit SearchFirefox.com. Also: Symantec's site targeted.
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Mac OS flaw exposes Apple users
February 21, 2006
Apple is working to patch operating-system vulnerability that could be exploited to install rootkits, backdoors.
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Office hit by another security problem
June 23, 2006
Attackers could commandeer a vulnerable computer by embedding a malicious Flash file in an Office document.
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Microsoft plugs worm hole in Windows
July 11, 2006
"Critical" flaw could let worm spread, company says, as it sends updates addressing 18 problems in Windows, Office.
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Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft plugs critical holes in Windows
April 12, 2005
Monthly patch release includes fixes for flaws that could let attackers take remote control of vulnerable systems.
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Fix in for Windows flaw
May 10, 2005
Microsoft patches "important" security hole in the OS and publishes two early alerts in its new advisory program.
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