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Showing 1-16 of 16 results foundFlaws in tech support tools open PCs to attack
February 26, 2007 The risky security holes are in tools commonly provided by software makers and ISPs to provide remote tech support.Cybercrooks add QuickTime, WinZip flaws to arsenal
May 10, 2007 Security holes in media player and compression software had not previously been used in cyberattacks, according to Symantec.Zombie tool makes use of Windows, antivirus flaws
November 30, 2006 Bot software that turns PCs into zombies spreads via holes in Symantec and Microsoft products.Attack code puts Windows PCs at risk
July 25, 2006 Two new exploits that could help hackers create attacks have been released onto the Internet.New 'botworm' exploits Symantec flaw
December 15, 2006 "Big Yellow" hits systems running Symantec's corporate antivirus tools, warns eEye Digital Security. Symantec says attacks are limited.Second zero-day Excel flaw emerges
June 20, 2006 Another yet-to-be-patched Excel security hole is reported--and there's sample attack code on the Net, experts say.Microsoft mulls rushing out IE patch
March 25, 2006 Fix for a serious flaw in the Web browser may come early, as reports come in of Web sites using the hole for attacks.Fix in for Firefox bugs
September 21, 2005 Security update to open-source browser patches several flaws. A similar revamp for Mozilla is on its way.New PowerPoint hole used in cyberattacks
July 13, 2006 Alert of new, yet-to-be-patched Office flaw being exploited in attacks comes on heels of Microsoft's "Patch Tuesday."Broadcom flaw could allow Wi-Fi hijacks
November 14, 2006 Vulnerable software was shipped in PCs and networking gear from HP, Dell, Gateway, eMachines and others.Wait for Windows patch opens attack window
January 4, 2006 Microsoft is still working on a fix for a serious flaw in its OS, leaving people to face a week of increasingly sophisticated attacks.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.Focus on flaws
July 15, 2005 Cisco announce new security flaws, while attackers find a way to hit SearchFirefox.com. Also: Symantec's site targeted.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.'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.Fix in for Windows flaw
May 10, 2005 Microsoft patches "important" security hole in the OS and publishes two early alerts in its new advisory program.
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