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Security tools ready for Vista launch

 January 17, 2007 It might be the most secure version of Windows yet, but Vista will still require outside help in protecting against common cyberthreats. TAGS: cyberthreats, security company, Forrester Research Inc., Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Windows Vista, security tool, Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., vice president, security, Trend Micro Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, operating system, Norton Co., firewall

Most security tools not quite ready for Vista

 November 30, 2006 Microsoft's Windows update for businesses is out, but only one of the major security providers has protection available for it. TAGS: security tool, McAfee Inc., Computer Associates International Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Forrester Research Inc., Trend Micro Inc., security company, Symantec Corp., security, Microsoft Corp., antivirus, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

Rivals skirmish with Microsoft over Vista security

 September 19, 2006 Competitors say they should be able replace a Windows feature that tells people about the security status of their PC. TAGS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Stephen Toulouse, security company, security tool, antitrust, security, Microsoft Windows Vista, console, Microsoft Corp., McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., Microsoft Windows, firewall, PC

Attack code puts Windows PCs at risk

 July 25, 2006 Two new exploits that could help hackers create attacks have been released onto the Internet. TAGS: Windows PC, representative, Symantec Corp., flaw, attack, security company, DHCP, vulnerability, software company, Microsoft Corp., security, PC, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft changes Vista over antitrust concerns

 October 13, 2006 Company revises several features in Vista in response to concerns raised by antitrust officials. TAGS: Brad Smith, antitrust, security company, kernel, commission, Microsoft Windows Vista, concern, security, console, Microsoft Corp., 64-bit, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC

Dasher worm gallops onto the Net

 December 17, 2005 Network worm now hitting PCs spreads spying software via a recently patched hole in Windows. TAGS: Internet Security Systems Inc., Graham Cluley, worm, security company, security, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Windows defense handcuffs good guys

 August 10, 2006 Microsoft's PatchGuard is designed to keep out malicious code, but security firms say it just keeps them at bay. TAGS: kernel, Stephen Toulouse, intrusion prevention, Symantec Corp., 64-bit, security, security company, malicious code, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, operating system

Week in review: See Vista in your future?

 February 16, 2007 Consumer version of Vista generated relatively slow sales during first week on store shelves, but PC sales got a boost. TAGS: Second Life, Week in review, Microsoft Windows Vista, virtual worlds, IT professional, security company, upgrade, reader, Symantec Corp., security, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Worm spells double trouble for PCs

 July 15, 2005 Combined mass-mailing worm and network worm attempts to hijack computers and to launch a DOS attack on Symantec's Web site. TAGS: F-Secure Corp., Symantec Corp., security company, denial of service, attachment, worm, threat, security, e-mail, antivirus, PC, Microsoft Windows

Symantec: Who's afraid of Microsoft?

 February 16, 2005 CEO John Thompson says the company will rely on the strength of its products to fend off Microsoft's entry into the security fray. Windows anti-spyware to come free of charge TAGS: John Thompson, RSA Security Inc., enterprise security, Symantec Corp., anti-spyware, security company, conference, security, small business, San Francisco, CEO, Microsoft Corp., spyware, antivirus, PC, Microsoft Windows

Security pros provide interim IE patch

 September 22, 2006 Third-party fix plugs a Microsoft browser hole that's increasingly being exploited in cyberattacks. TAGS: cyberattack, patch, iDefense, fix, patch management, vulnerability, flaw, attack, security company, risk, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, Microsoft Windows, PC

Watch out for worm wars

 August 17, 2005 A surge in worms could be part of battle by cybercrooks vying to hijack PCs for use in Internet crimes. Photo: Worm vs. worm TAGS: Zotob worm, threat management, worm, security software company, Sophos Plc., security company, phishing, software company, security, Microsoft Windows 2000, virus, antivirus, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
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