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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. TAGS: Martin Reynolds, Gartner Inc., Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, target, research company, worm, spyware, attack, operating system, Apple Computer, Symantec Corp., Apple Mac OS X, virus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: scripting language, software company, programming language, security, language, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Excel, virus, Microsoft Word, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Symantec Corp., market share, target, vulnerability, hacker, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, platform, Apple Mac OS X, attack, Apple Mac OS, security, operating system, virus, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: McAfee Inc., antivirus software, antivirus, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Live, security, researcher, virus, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Computer Associates International Inc., Microsoft Windows 2003, CA eTrust, antivirus, virus, Microsoft Windows, server, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

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, threat, hacker, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, worm, security, attack, owner, malware, virus, operating system, antivirus

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 TAGS: malicious software, margin, Microsoft Windows Vista, spyware, anti-spyware, security, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Internet Explorer, virus, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

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. TAGS: attachment, trojan horse, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, security, Microsoft Windows, virus, operating system, PC

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. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, Lexus, car, mobile phone, Symbian Inc., Bluetooth, handset, virus, operating system, antivirus, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Apple Computer, Apple Boot Camp, virus, threat, security, platform, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, spyware, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Stephen Toulouse, shell, Microsoft Longhorn, blog posting, Microsoft Windows Vista, representative, malicious code, virus, Microsoft Corp., blog, server, operating system, Microsoft Windows, security

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. TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Redmond, e-mail server, standards, PNG, virus, software company, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, CEO, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, Google Inc., server

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. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, reader, Microsoft Windows Vista, definition, adware, trojan horse, Microsoft Windows, spyware, Apple Computer, virus, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

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, defense, generation, attack, operating system, Apple Computer, malware, Microsoft Corp., virus, Microsoft Windows, PC

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. TAGS: Apple Mac OS X, malicious software, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, security, virus, Apple Mac OS, Unix, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: John Thompson, Symantec Corp., identity theft, CEO, Apple Macintosh, security, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., virus, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Week in review, Apple Power Mac, Apple Computer, exec, mouse, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., virus, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, security, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: malicious software, McAfee Inc., security, Microsoft Windows Vista, virus, Microsoft Corp., antivirus, operating system, Microsoft Windows, e-mail

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! TAGS: Week in review, Bill Gates, Websense Inc., China, U.S., copy, virus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system
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