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Symantec issues patch for flaw in backup software
November 29, 2006
Vulnerabilities could let attackers gain remote control of a system, security company warns.
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Symantec details flaws in its antivirus software
March 30, 2005
Security specialist reveals vulnerabilities in its products that could let hackers attack PCs running the software.
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Bug spotted in Symantec antivirus
October 5, 2005
Flaw in a component of Symantec's enterprise antivirus products could allow remote attackers to take over computers running the software.
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Apple plugs 'critical' holes in OS X
September 23, 2005
Ten new patches for the Macintosh operating system address myriad flaws that open systems to remote attacks, experts say.
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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.
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Symantec flaw leaves opening for viruses
February 9, 2005
Flaw in scanner in antivirus and antispam products could give viruses free rein; patch is issued.
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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.
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Apple QuickTime
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Apple Computer
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Trojan horse threatens latest Windows XP
December 29, 2004
Phel program attempts to use an HTML file to infect computers running Windows XP Service Pack 2.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Worm wriggles through Yahoo mail flaw
June 12, 2006
JavaScript flaw lets worm send itself to other Yahoo Web mail addresses when user merely opens the e-mail.
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Another flaw hits Veritas backup tools
August 16, 2005
Design error leads to security vulnerability that could put corporate networks at risk of attack.
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This week in phishing
April 1, 2005
Microsoft files 117 lawsuits against people who it charges created phishing Web sites designed to look like pages hosted by the software giant.
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Norton Co.
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows 98
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows
Flaws 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.
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Symantec plugs trio of NetBackup holes
December 13, 2006
Serious security vulnerabilities in Veritas NetBackup software could let cyberattackers get into corporate networks.
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Backup software flaws pose risk
January 19, 2006
EMC warns of bugs in NetWorker, while code that takes advantage of a flaw in Veritas' NetBackup product has been released on the Net.
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Windows Mobile flaws could crash phones
January 31, 2007
Security firm has uncovered two bugs that, if exploited, could crash phones and other devices running Microsoft's Windows Mobile software.
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Trend Micro Inc.
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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.
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California
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Microsoft Corp.
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McAfee patches critical flaw in corporate products
October 4, 2006
Security hole in ePolicy Orchestrator and ProtectionPilot could let an outsider take complete control of a system.
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Symantec patches antivirus worm hole
May 30, 2006
Company works through the holiday weekend to fix hole in corporate antivirus products that could let a worm spread.
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Firms give flaws a grade
February 16, 2005
Qualys is teaming up with Cisco and Symantec on a ratings system that aims to tell companies just how vulnerable their networks are.
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Exploits released for new Windows flaws
December 23, 2004
It also releases sample exploit code for the two unpatched flaws--which means that a virus could be on the way.
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