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Fixes coming for Windows flaws
December 8, 2005
Microsoft plans to release two security alerts with patches for an unspecified number of flaws in the operating system.
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This week in Apple
February 24, 2006
A flaw in Mac OS X could be a conduit for attackers to install malicious code on computers running the OS X software. Also: Apple confirms that it plans to introduce some fun new products.
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RealNetworks issues critical patch
November 11, 2005
Fix addresses flaws that could allow remote attacks and infections of malicious code on PCs and Macs.
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OpenOffice patches 'highly critical' flaw
January 5, 2007
All but newest version of software suite has flaw that could allow introduction of malicious code.
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Mozilla flaws could allow attacks, data access
April 18, 2005
Open-source specialist says vulnerabilities affect its namesake suite and the Firefox browser.
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Unpatched Firefox flaw may expose users
September 9, 2005
The problem lies in the way the browser handles Web links that are overly long and contain dashes, a researcher says.
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Code to drill CA holes found on Web?
March 10, 2005
Exploit code could enable attackers to write viruses for flaws in Computer Associates International's licensing software.
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Patches out for IE holes, Sony-related issue
December 13, 2005
Microsoft fixes a clutch of Internet Explorer flaws, including one already being exploited in attacks.
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Microsoft: SP2 shimmy's not a flaw
February 1, 2005
Company downplays a method for intruders to bypass defenses in its Service Pack 2 update for Windows XP.
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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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Attack targets Sony 'rootkit' fix
November 16, 2005
Security firm reports Web sites intended to exploit a flaw in a Sony program designed to remedy security problems in copy-protected CDs.
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Microsoft investigates another IE flaw report
August 30, 2005
Software giant probes report of a new browser flaw that, according to its discoverer, could let attackers run malicious code on PCs.
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CA security system vulnerable to DoS attacks
April 6, 2005
Flaw in Computer Associates' eTrust Intrusion Detection System could make it susceptible to denial-of-service attacks.
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Is Intel a safe bet for Apple security?
June 7, 2005
Macs have largely been immune to the viruses that plague Windows PCs. Experts pitch in on whether the Intel chip switch will change that.
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Attackers strike using Web ads
November 22, 2004
Online intruders hit a server owned by advertising host Falk and use it to distribute a destructive program via banner ads.
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Antivirus insecurity at Black Hat confab
July 27, 2005
Security industry event to focus on exploiting holes in antivirus, database and device driver software to break into computers.
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