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Gartner: Beware of Mac OS spyware
March 29, 2005
The research firm is warning companies using Mac OS to guard against malicious-code attacks and spyware.
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Microsoft criticized for lack of software security
May 6, 2000
Security experts say the "I Love You" worm's spread is a perfect demonstration of the software maker's technologies working exactly as they were designed to operate.
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Mac OS X in hackers' crosshairs, report says
March 22, 2005
Symantec has warned that as Apple's market share rises, its operating system will come under increased attack.
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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.
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CA antivirus deletes Windows 2003 file
September 5, 2006
Company's eTrust software detects Windows file as a virus and deletes it, causing servers to crash and fail to reboot.
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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?
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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 spyware
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Trojan piggybacks on Microsoft patching
January 27, 2005
Fake e-mail warning of a Windows security problem tries to fool people into downloading and installing a program.
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Lexus a nexus between cars and phone viruses?
January 26, 2005
Cars may be the next target for virus writers. Kaspersky Labs is investigating reports of the luxury brand being infected.
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Symbian Inc.
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Say good-bye to Apple security?
May 2, 2006
SecureWave CEO Bob Johnson warns that the Windows-friendly Boot Camp software could bring bugs to Apple products.
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Microsoft: Virus target won't be in Vista
August 5, 2005
New shell targeted by a virus writer won't be part of the next client Windows, Microsoft says, after reports that the OS is under threat.
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First potential virus risk for Windows Vista found
August 5, 2005
New command-line shell that may be part of the new Windows OS is already being probed by a virus writer.
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This week in Microsoft
August 5, 2005
Virus writers are targeting a new Microsoft tool that will be part of Windows and is set to ship as part of the next Exchange e-mail server release.
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Windows Vista draws jokes, scorn, approval
July 23, 2005
Reaction to the name runs the gamut. No, it's not an acronym for viruses, infections, spyware, trojans and adware.
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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.
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Security from A to Z: OS X
November 28, 2006
Debate rages over whether the Mac operating system is inherently safer than Windows. Part of a series on hot security topics.
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Symantec CEO advocates fair play and Macs
May 15, 2006
John Thompson thinks more folks should buy from Apple, worries Microsoft won't give him a fair fight in security.
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Week in review: Of mice and Microsoft
August 5, 2005
Apple introduces the Mighty Mouse, while Microsoft deals with security issues and shops at Wal-Mart for a new exec.
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Why Microsoft is wrong on Vista security
October 9, 2006
McAfee Chief Scientist George Heron says a technological dispute could usher in a new age of insecurity.
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Week in review: Pirates and pupils
May 6, 2005
Microsoft is trying to lure users of bogus copies of Windows with an enticing offer. Also: Viruses, phishes and flubs--oh my!
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