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Microsoft: Zombies most prevalent Windows threat

June 12, 2006 Scan finds that more than 60 percent of compromised PCs are infected with bot software. TAGS: rootkit, malicious software, zombie, threat, bot, Windows PC, Microsoft Corp., adware, PC, spyware, Sony Corp., Microsoft Windows, security, e-mail

Symantec closes off hiding place for hackers

January 12, 2006 Feature in Norton SystemWorks could offer cybercriminals a place to hide malicious software--just like a rootkit. TAGS: Symantec Corp., rootkit, malicious software, Norton SystemWorks, hacker, directory, Norton Co., security, virus, Microsoft Windows

Rootkit numbers rocketing up, McAfee says

April 17, 2006 Security company sees a 700 percent rise in software used to cloak code, whether Trojan horses or commercial programs. TAGS: rootkit, McAfee Inc., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, malicious software, malware, security, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

This week in security

January 14, 2006 New version of Apple's iTunes software draws ire of privacy advocates for sending information about computer users' playlists back to Apple. TAGS: computer user, playlist, malicious software, Apple Computer, Apple iTunes, rootkit, Apple QuickTime, song, Symantec Corp., security, Norton Co., virus, Microsoft Windows
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