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Windows Firewall flaw may hide open ports
September 1, 2005
Flaw in security application may prevent users from seeing all the open network ports on a Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 computer.
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Windows registry
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Microsoft takes down barrier in Vista firewall
April 27, 2006
Windows update will turn off the firewall's new feature by default--something customers have asked for, Microsoft says.
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Zone Labs Inc.
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Sydney
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Microsoft Corp.
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Windows patch trips up on HP tool, firewall
April 17, 2006
Fix could cause systems with certain photo-sharing software or the Kerio firewall to crash, Microsoft says.
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printer
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Microsoft's SP2 gets pushy
April 12, 2005
Windows XP security service pack will now install itself on any remaining business computers that have avoided the upgrade.
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Security vendors face new kid on block: Microsoft
August 9, 2004
Update for Windows XP includes security features such as a firewall, but antivirus firms say they aren't worried.
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McAfee Inc.
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Stephen O'Grady
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
Microsoft's OneCare firewall draws fire
February 1, 2006
Default setting allows certain applications to connect to the Internet, opening door to spyware.
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McAfee Inc.
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Microsoft posts critical configuration patch
December 17, 2004
The software giant closes up a potential security hole left open by the Service Pack 2 update to Windows XP.
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft gets Windows XP update ready
December 11, 2003
The software maker is set to release a test version of an update to Windows XP, which adds security features and improved support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks.
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Gartner: Ignore Vista until 2008
November 12, 2005
There is no compelling reason to rush into upgrading to the next version of Windows, the research firm says.
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Microsoft to punch up corporate IM
March 7, 2005
Software giant prepares to launch Istanbul, its new desktop communications client.
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Security firms put up 'Personal Firewall Day'
January 14, 2004
Microsoft and a handful of security companies sponsor a push to heighten consumer security awareness, declaring a "Personal Firewall Day" in January.
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Zone Labs Inc.
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Trustworthy Computing
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Networks Associates Technology Inc.
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security
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Symantec Corp.
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home PC
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antivirus
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McAfee Inc.
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idea
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Microsoft Corp.
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PC
Talking Internet security
October 10, 2003
Bob Muglia says information technology is not running out of patience with Microsoft after a string of hacks that exploited vulnerabilities in the company's Windows software.
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Steve Ballmer
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information technology
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Linux
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Microsoft Corp.
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Symantec pumps up Windows Mobile protection
March 27, 2007
Security company's Mobile Security Suite 5.0 to include antivirus, data encryption and firewall protection, plus management console.
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Symantec Corp.
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No fix for 'critical' hole in Windows 98, ME
June 9, 2006
Repairs would require so many changes to the older OSes that it might break applications, Microsoft says.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Report: Vista to hit anti-spyware, firewall markets
May 8, 2006
Windows XP successor to largely eliminate need to run separate anti-spyware or firewall software, analyst report says.
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Microsoft Corp.
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Patch for masses swats Windows bug
February 24, 2005
Microsoft uses Windows Update to fix a problem that caused PCs to show the "blue screen of death."
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Microsoft Windows
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PC
Microsoft lists SP2 conflicts
August 16, 2004
Software giant tells just which programs are having issues with its Service Pack 2 update for Windows XP.
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Microsoft Corp.
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eBay Inc.
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antivirus
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document
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security
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server
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Microsoft Windows
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games
Symantec CEO says no Vista for me
February 13, 2007
Symantec CEO John Thompson takes a dim view of Microsoft's new operating system--and that's just for starters.
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identity management
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Symantec Corp.
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John Thompson
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Norton Co.
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CEO
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows XP
SP2 to cause Microsoft support call flood?
April 5, 2004
The Windows update focuses on improving security ahead of the company's usual drive to keep technical support calls to a minimum.
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attitude
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security
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
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Gates: 'Everything' impacted by security concerns
February 24, 2004
During Chairman Bill Gates' speech at the RSA Conference, Microsoft shows off an update to Windows designed to make the operating system more secure.
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RSA Security Inc.
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chairman
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