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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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Spamhaus hits out at ISPs, praises Microsoft
April 26, 2005
ISPs put more firewalls around customer support than around customers, says Spamhaus CTO.
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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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Intuit customers taxed by software woes
February 22, 2005
Some TurboTax customers say they can't update tax prep software--or get it to run at all.
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Windows Wi-Fi vulnerability discovered
January 16, 2006
Feature can be exploited to include a user's PC in a peer-to-peer network, allowing access to information on its hard drive.
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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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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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Exploit code puts Windows XP and 2000 at risk
November 17, 2005
Threat is considered moderate, since worst-case attack might crash some machines but not others, says security firm.
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Security tools ready for Vista launch
January 17, 2007
It might be the most secure version of Windows yet, but Vista will still require outside help in protecting against common cyberthreats.
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Forrester Research Inc.
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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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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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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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Windows Wi-Fi patch could be long time coming
January 18, 2006
Microsoft confirms a Wi-Fi security flaw in Windows XP, but the wait for a fix may be as long as 18 months.
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Microsoft releases Windows Server update
March 31, 2005
Two of the most notable enhancements are a built-in firewall and the security configuration wizard, which helps automate server lockdowns.
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Plague carriers: Most users unaware of PC infections
October 25, 2004
If you are the average user, your computer has more bugs than a skid row motel.
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Time Warner Inc.
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America Online Inc.
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Vista Views: Symantec's bug hunt
July 21, 2006
Readers respond to Symantec's discovery of weaknesses in the Windows Vista beta software.
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Microsoft plugs Windows worm holes
November 14, 2006
Fixes are in for eight flaws related to Windows, including three holes that could compromise PCs without the user having to do anything.
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Zotob worm finds its path limited
August 15, 2005
Worm unleashed over the weekend has not wreaked any widespread havoc, as it affects only some Windows systems.
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