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Hackers try to crack Windows PowerShell

August 1, 2006 Code targets command line interface shell and scripting language product being developed by Microsoft. TAGS: Microsoft Windows PowerShell, Kazaa, scripting language, worm, malicious code, McAfee Inc., security, virus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

This worm wishes you a Happy New Year

December 29, 2006 Security experts warn of a Trojan horse disguised as celebratory e-mail that could turn a PC into a spamming zombie. TAGS: iDefense, spamming, worm, holiday, trojan horse, McAfee Inc., expert, e-mail, antivirus, message, security, Microsoft Windows

Name that worm--plan looks to cut through chaos

September 22, 2005 Plethora of different handles for the same threat can confuse security efforts. Common-identifier scheme looks to fix that. TAGS: worm, participant, initiative, confusion, McAfee Inc., threat, malware, software company, security, Symantec Corp., virus, antivirus

Kama Sutra worm hype may bite back

February 3, 2006 Some fear that the predicted doomsday scenarios followed by a nonevent may lead to complacency about security alerts. TAGS: Kama Sutra worm, security alert, F-Secure Corp., McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., alarm, antivirus software, worm, expert, Trend Micro Inc., security, antivirus, PC

Experts raise Windows security alarm

November 16, 2006 Code that exploits a "critical" Windows flaw has been posted on the Net, opening the door for a worm to be created. TAGS: Zotob worm, Qualys Inc., Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows 2000, worm, flaw, workstation, vulnerability, expert, security, fix, McAfee Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system

New worm targets Apple chat users

February 16, 2006 The file, which spreads via the company's IM software, isn't a major threat, but security experts say it hints at vulnerabilities. TAGS: security expert, Apple iChat, Symantec Corp., Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, Sophos Plc., threat, worm, security, Apple Macintosh, trojan horse, McAfee Inc., Apple Mac OS, IM, operating system
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