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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. TAGS: flaw, patch management, malicious code, fix, researcher, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: invitation, Apple Computer, flaw, malicious code, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Web browser, e-mail

RealNetworks issues critical patch

November 11, 2005 Fix addresses flaws that could allow remote attacks and infections of malicious code on PCs and Macs. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., RealNetworks RealPlayer, flaw, attacker, buffer-overflow, malicious code, patch, vulnerability

OpenOffice patches 'highly critical' flaw

January 5, 2007 All but newest version of software suite has flaw that could allow introduction of malicious code. TAGS: OpenOffice, Microsoft Windows Metafile, vulnerability, patch management, flaw, malicious code, spreadsheet, Microsoft Corp.

Mozilla flaws could allow attacks, data access

April 18, 2005 Open-source specialist says vulnerabilities affect its namesake suite and the Firefox browser. TAGS: JavaScript, Mozilla Corp., flaw, data access, advisory, malicious code, Firefox, pop-up, open source, Web browser, security

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. TAGS: flaw, Mozilla Corp., buffer-overflow, malicious code, Firefox, researcher, attacker, security, bug, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: eEye Digital Security, Computer Associates International Inc., access management, flaw, vulnerability, software company, malicious code, patch management, security, virus

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. TAGS: Document Object Model, flaw, malicious code, Microsoft Internet Explorer, vulnerability, Symantec Corp., security, software company, Web browser, patch management, Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: flaw, shell script, Apple Mac OS, Apple Safari, attacker, back door, rootkit, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, expert, vulnerability, Apple Mac OS X, malicious code, operating system, Symantec Corp., security

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. TAGS: Websense Inc., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, rootkit, computer science, uninstall, flaw, Sony Corp., copy protection, uninstaller, malicious code, digital-rights management, professor, security, Web browser, CD, Firefox

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. TAGS: bug, flaw, malicious code, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, representative, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

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. TAGS: eTrust Intrusion Detection, Computer Associates International Inc., CA eTrust, intrusion detection system, denial of service, API, flaw, iDefense, vulnerability, malicious code, security, function, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Windows PC, malicious code, HyperThreading, Apple Computer, Virginia, Intel, security, flaw, expert, attack, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, researcher, operating system, networking, BIOS

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. TAGS: Bofra worm, LURHQ Corp., banner advertisement, attack, attacker, malicious code, flaw, server, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, virus, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Neel Mehta, Internet Security Systems Inc., Black Hat, antivirus product, Defcon, antivirus software, hacker, researcher, security, antivirus, Las Vegas, malicious code, conference, flaw, Oracle Corp., hacking
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