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Microsoft makes Zune Vista-friendly
December 20, 2006 Player now works with new operating system, thanks to software update that also adds unspecified security updates.Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006 Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spywareThe next generation of security threats
December 5, 2007 Forget widespread worms. Nowadays, limited-scale threats like targeted e-mail attacks are causing the most concern.Microsoft to release four critical patches
June 7, 2007 Software giant plans to issues fixes next week for vulnerabilities in its Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Windows XP.Microsoft patches 20 security flaws
February 13, 2007 Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for 20 vulnerabilities in a variety of products, including one that is part of Windows Vista.Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts
February 22, 2007 If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves.Symantec gets ready for Vista
November 2, 2006 Corporate users will be able to buy Symantec security products compatible with Windows Vista in December, the company says.Windows Mail bug may expose Vista users
March 23, 2007 Possible security vulnerability in Windows Mail could be exploited by attackers to run programs on Vista PCs.Microsoft's own antivirus fails to secure Vista
February 6, 2007 Test of 15 antivirus packages shows failures in four. Microsoft pledges improvements; McAfee says its updates weren't included.Patch Tuesday comes for Vista, too
August 17, 2006 Two of the security bulletins sent out this month affect the beta of the Windows update, according to a Microsoft blog.Microsoft COO downplays Vista update problems
March 4, 2008 The software giant's chief operating officer says he is pleased with SP1's progress, despite it breaking some third-party programs.Microsoft: Vista SP1 will break these programs
February 21, 2008 List of applications affected by service pack installation include Trend Micro's Internet Security 2008 and the Times Reader.Microsoft: Vista won't get a backdoor
March 4, 2006 "Over my dead body" will governments get into encrypted files, says one Microsoft employee working on Windows update.NSA offers Vista installation tips
January 10, 2007 Spy agency provided input for a Microsoft document with tips on how to use the operating system securely in larger organizations.Microsoft piracy check comes calling
April 24, 2006 Expands program to alert people who run illegal copies of Windows and starts a campaign to fight Office piracy.Symantec sizes up security in Windows Vista
February 28, 2007 Windows SideBar and gadgets could pose security threats. But the greatest risk is third-party applications, security firm says.Cisco exec: Windows Vista is scary
September 18, 2006 A senior security expert at the networking giant says that aspects of Microsoft's new operating system are worrying.Symantec picks away at Vista's core
August 9, 2006 In third report on Windows Vista security, Symantec lauds Microsoft's work but finds flaws. Redmond says it's old news.Microsoft probes IE 7, Vista bug reports
February 26, 2007 Two recently disclosed vulnerabilities that affect Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Vista could let hackers nab user data.Did Microsoft get lucky in Europe?
October 16, 2006 Some European Parliament members are grateful the Vista release apparently isn't blocked completely. Sponsored matches for "security"
