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Microsoft beefs up protections for PC makers
June 23, 2005
As part of its anti-Linux strategy, company will expand legal protection against claims that Microsoft products violate trade secret laws.
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Microsoft heralds study on customer legal protections
February 10, 2005
A new study points out that the software maker offers more protection than that given by open-source rivals.
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Microsoft takes down barrier in Vista firewall
April 27, 2006
Windows update will turn off the firewall's new feature by default--something customers have asked for, Microsoft says.
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Windows kernel protection expected to break soon
October 12, 2006
PatchGuard, a Microsoft technology to protect Windows, will be hacked sooner rather than later, an expert predicts.
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FAQ: Vista's strong, new antipiracy protections
August 30, 2005
Microsoft is working closely with studios in ways that could affect your home entertainment system. Here's what you need to know.
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Symantec CEO: We're in the protection business
April 13, 2006
John Thompson says security moniker falls short of the mark--and he's not worried about Microsoft's OneCare.
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How to fight against patent terrorism
January 6, 2005
Attorney Richard Wilder says CIOs will increasingly need to weigh indemnification policies before making purchases.
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Wake up, folks--tech warranties don't need to be lame
July 20, 2007
CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says the tech industry's chintzy warranty policies will cost dearly in the future.
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Antivirus makers catch up to Windows bug
January 5, 2006
Not all antivirus products offer protection against exploitations of a recently disclosed, unpatched Windows flaw.
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Beta out for next-generation McAfee tools
June 16, 2006
'Falcon'-based consumer security products promise integrated protection to rival lineups from Symantec and Microsoft.
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Firefox to get phishing shield
March 8, 2006
Upcoming version of the open-source browser will offer protection against phishing scams, using technology that might come from Google.
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