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Microsoft to release fixes for Windows flaws
September 9, 2005
On upcoming "Patch Tuesday," expect to see a security alert for serious flaws in the operating system.
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Adobe fixes Reader, Acrobat for Mac OS
June 28, 2005
Two "medium risk" flaws could allow an attacker to run executables or abuse elevated privileges in Safari.
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Unpatched Mac flaws may put users at risk
April 21, 2006
Security researcher publishes details of several unpatched, potentially serious flaws in OS X. Apple plans patch.
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Attack code targets zero-day Mac OS X flaw
November 21, 2006
The unpatched security hole could be used by a remote attacker to compromise a vulnerable Mac, advisories say.
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Apple patches serious Mac OS flaws
March 2, 2006
Security update fixes 20 vulnerabilities, including a high-profile flaw in the Safari Web browser and Mail client.
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Second third-party fix out for Windows bug
October 1, 2006
Group of security professionals produces a patch for a flaw in Windows Shell that is being used in cyberattacks.
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Microsoft reveals 'critical' flaw
July 24, 2003
The software giant issues another passel of warnings about security holes, including a "critical" flaw that affects most Windows PCs.
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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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This week in security
June 17, 2005
Browser-based attacks are on the rise, a trade group says. Also: Zombie attacks are more likely to come from AOL users.
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Apple patches Mac OS X flaws
March 22, 2005
Mac maker fixes 10 vulnerabilities and offers a solution to a pernicious browser-based phishing threat.
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Critics rap Microsoft safety study of IE, Firefox
December 4, 2007
Redmond executive says IE is the safer bet after comparing vulnerabilities in the two browsers, but some say the study is flawed.
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Week in review: Doing the security dance
December 2, 2005
Patches and exploits to software flaws led to a week of hackers and security managers playing a game of cat and mouse.
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Apple releases OS X security patches
November 30, 2005
"Highly critical" security updates address more than a dozen vulnerabilities in the Mac OS X operating system.
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Microsoft plugs Windows worm holes
October 12, 2005
Patches fix 14 security holes in the OS, including serious ones that could be exploited for a malicious worm attack.
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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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'Critical' megapatch sews up 10 holes in IE
April 11, 2006
Microsoft bulletins highlight browser flaw being used in cyberattacks, plus fix bugs in Windows and other software.
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