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Microsoft reissues Excel security update
January 18, 2007 Microsoft reissues its Excel security update, designed to resolve a bug in the software that prevents users from opening files created in certain foreign languages.Spy program snoops on cell phones
March 30, 2006 Software hides itself on phones to secretly capture data, leading one security company to label it a Trojan horse.Microsoft fixes Windows security patch
June 28, 2006 The first version of a critical update caused network connection trouble for some people.Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits market
October 24, 2006 Windows Defender is a direct challenge to products from security vendors and notches up Microsoft's competitive push.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.Microsoft pulls Mac security update
December 13, 2006 Company encourages consumers to uninstall the patch, which is still being tested.At software giant, pain gives rise to progress
December 3, 2007 Redmond's security practices have been transformed since threats like Slammer and Blaster first wormed their way onto the scene.Microsoft patches Xbox 360
March 5, 2007 Vulnerability could have let Xbox owners run their own applications or operating systems like Linux on the console.The 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 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.Microsoft to fix Windows patch
April 21, 2006 Updated version of fix will repair problems some people had after installing first version of "critical" security patch.Microsoft harpoons Whale for security
July 26, 2006 Acquisition of remote-access provider is part of plan for better security arsenal.Windows, Office to get 'critical' fixes
July 6, 2006 Microsoft plans to issue patches for at least two high-risk flaws as part of monthly security updates.OpenOffice security is questioned
August 14, 2006 French researchers pinpoint security issues, but OpenOffice.org says only bug discovered has already been fixed.Microsoft probes Outlook Express patch trouble
April 21, 2006 Software giant looks into user complaints about trouble with Outlook Express after last week's security update.Microsoft takes a 'Patch Tuesday' break
March 8, 2007 Company won't release any security bulletins on its monthly patch day, though there are several zero-day flaws yet to be fixed.Microsoft fixes Office, Windows flaws
March 14, 2006 Patches released in Microsoft's monthly security update cycle tackle six holes in Office and one in Windows.Zero-day attack hits Word
February 15, 2007 Microsoft is working to patch a security flaw in its word-processing software that is being used in targeted cyberattacks.Microsoft probes Windows DoS flaw
June 2, 2006 Newly discovered vulnerability could cause certain Windows applications to crash if a user clicks on an overly long Web link.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. Sponsored matches for "security"
