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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

Sony's antipiracy may end up on antivirus hit lists

November 4, 2005 Security software makers consider adding protection against the cloaking tool in Sony's anticopying technology. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, rootkit, Graham Cluley, Sophos Plc., digital-rights management, Sony Corp., antipiracy, antivirus company, security company, antivirus, consultant, malicious software, security, malware, spyware, operating system

Sony to patch copy-protected CD

November 2, 2005 Facing fears that its piracy-proofed CDs could help virus writers, record label is working closely with antivirus companies to offer patch. TAGS: First 4 Internet Ltd., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, antivirus company, copy protection, F-Secure Corp., patch, rootkit, antipiracy, antivirus, malicious software, CD, virus, Sony Corp., security

Virus writers use open-source methods

July 17, 2006 Antivirus vendor McAfee cites potential for harm if power, efficiency of open source is misused. TAGS: malicious software, open source, McAfee Inc., Networks Associates Technology Inc., source code, MyDoom virus, hacker, IRC, rootkit, copy, virus, security

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, Apple iTunes, Apple Computer, malicious software, rootkit, Apple QuickTime, song, Symantec Corp., security, Norton Co., virus, Microsoft Windows

Sony offers new CDs, MP3s for recalled discs

November 18, 2005 Customers can exchange a copy-protected CD for authorized MP3 downloads and a new, unprotected CD. TAGS: copy protection, First 4 Internet Ltd., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, malicious software, Sony Corp., rootkit, CD, MP3, virus, security, PC, hard drive
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