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Gates: Microsoft to offer anti-spyware

October 2, 2004 Company Chairman Bill Gates says "this malware thing is so bad" the software giant plans to offer its own tools. TAGS: Bill Gates, malware, anti-spyware, adware, chairman, virus, password, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft exec calls XP hack 'frightening'

November 13, 2007 In a matter of minutes, e-crime experts hack into a Windows XP computer that is unprotected and connected to an unsecured wireless network. TAGS: hack, wireless network, demonstration, anti-spyware, service pack, IP address, Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, malware, patch management, exec, IP, minute, small business, antivirus, Microsoft Corp.

Soaring malware levels hint at criminal activity

July 5, 2005 Nearly 8,000 different pieces of malicious code have been detected by Sophos this year--mainly emanating from criminal gangs. TAGS: Graham Cluley, Sophos Plc., malware, gang, trojan horse, virus, malicious code, activity, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft's OneCare firewall draws fire

February 1, 2006 Default setting allows certain applications to connect to the Internet, opening door to spyware. TAGS: Foundstone, JVM, firewall, McAfee Inc., malware, spyware, expert, Java, blog, Microsoft Corp., security, PC

Hackers, spoofers and malware--oh my!

November 4, 2004 IE exploit code could boost risk of browser mishaps. Microsoft says teamwork makes for better defenses. TAGS: teamwork, hacker, Wells Fargo & Co., Microsoft Internet Explorer, malware, security, Cisco Systems Inc., Microsoft Corp., Web browser

Worm duo tries to hijack Windows PCs

August 14, 2006 Cybercrooks unleash two worms based on a serious Windows flaw, but the attacks don't seem widespread. TAGS: worm, malicious software, flaw, Computer Associates International Inc., malware, Microsoft Windows 2000, attack, security, spyware, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

Microsoft: SP2 makes Windows 15 times safer

May 24, 2005 A Redmond security guru also says spyware could be responsible for up to one-third of all Windows crashes. TAGS: Service Pack 2, spyware, reporting tool, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, malware, security, Microsoft Corp., 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., malware, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, malicious software, technique, security, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Study: Unpatched PCs compromised in 20 minutes

August 17, 2004 The average "survival time" is not even long enough to download patches that would protect a computer from Net threats. TAGS: Internet Storm Center, patch management, survival, center, worm, minute, malware, researcher, security, virus, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

OS makers: Security is job No. 1

May 10, 2005 New generation of software focuses as much on security as on glitzy features, as consumers get frustrated by viruses and fraud threats. TAGS: security, operating system, defense, malware, generation, virus, Apple Computer, attack, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., PC

The future of malware: Trojan horses

October 13, 2006 Targeted attacks used for industrial espionage have become the nightmare scenario for big companies, researchers say. TAGS: Alex Shipp, trojan horse, radar, Symantec Corp., MessageLabs Ltd., attack, malware, Graham Cluley, organization, Sophos Plc., threat, security company, consultant, Microsoft Office, antivirus, researcher

Vista plays hide-and-seek with hackers

June 1, 2006 Windows update beta aims to foil attacks by loading key system files in different locations each time the PC starts. TAGS: David Litchfield, buffer, malicious code, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Update, malware, attack, location, Microsoft Corp., security, open source, Linux, Microsoft Windows, PC

Is Mac OS as safe as ever?

February 27, 2006 Trio of threats suggest hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software. Should fans worry? TAGS: Inqtana, malicious code, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, worm, hacker, threat, virus, malware, owner, security, antivirus, attack, operating system

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News Stories

Gates: Microsoft to offer anti-spyware

Microsoft exec calls XP hack 'frightening'

Soaring malware levels hint at criminal activity

Microsoft's OneCare firewall draws fire

Hackers, spoofers and malware--oh my!

Worm duo tries to hijack Windows PCs

Microsoft: SP2 makes Windows 15 times safer

Rootkit numbers rocketing up, McAfee says

Study: Unpatched PCs compromised in 20 minutes

OS makers: Security is job No. 1

The future of malware: Trojan horses

Vista plays hide-and-seek with hackers

Is Mac OS as safe as ever?

malware [x] , Microsoft Corp. [x]

News Stories

Gates: Microsoft to offer anti-spyware

Microsoft exec calls XP hack 'frightening'

Soaring malware levels hint at criminal activity

Microsoft's OneCare firewall draws fire

Hackers, spoofers and malware--oh my!

Worm duo tries to hijack Windows PCs

Microsoft: SP2 makes Windows 15 times safer

Rootkit numbers rocketing up, McAfee says

Study: Unpatched PCs compromised in 20 minutes

OS makers: Security is job No. 1

The future of malware: Trojan horses

Vista plays hide-and-seek with hackers

Is Mac OS as safe as ever?

malware ^[x] , Microsoft Corp. ^[x]