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Miscreants encrypt files, hold them for ransom
May 24, 2005
In a new type of attack, user files are encrypted remotely and attackers demand money for key to decode them.
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Microsoft, Mozilla downplay browser bug
June 8, 2006
Security flaw affecting both Internet Explorer and Firefox could allow an attacker to steal files from vulnerable computers, but is tough to exploit.
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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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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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