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Flawed Symantec update cripples Chinese PCs
May 24, 2007
Update quarantined two critical system files in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows XP, affecting computers throughout China.
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Zombie tool makes use of Windows, antivirus flaws
November 30, 2006
Bot software that turns PCs into zombies spreads via holes in Symantec and Microsoft products.
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Symantec unleashes Norton 360
February 26, 2007
New flagship consumer product is the company's latest salvo in the fight for consumer security dollars.Read the review of Norton 360
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Microsoft Corp.
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Symantec picks away at Vista's core
August 9, 2006
In third report on Windows Vista security, Symantec lauds Microsoft's work but finds flaws. Redmond says it's old news.
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Symantec continues Vista bug hunt
July 25, 2006
In second report on Windows Vista security, Symantec says XP successor is prone to privilege escalation attacks.
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Uptick in Windows attacks reported
September 1, 2006
Security experts warn of increased cyberattacks on Windows PCs, via a known security flaw, but Microsoft says all is calm.
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Symantec sees an Achilles' heel in Vista
July 18, 2006
New networking technologies in Windows Vista will be less stable and secure than in XP, at least in the short term, Symantec researchers say.
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Is your cell phone due for an antivirus shot?
February 24, 2006
Security software industry focuses on mobile phones but runs into resistance from service providers.
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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.
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Symantec wants to lend a hand with Vista security
January 10, 2007
When the OS asks for a green light to lift barriers to a PC's inner workings, Symantec technology would make decisions for you.
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Microsoft's antivirus package makes a splash
August 12, 2006
Aided by low introductory pricing, Windows Live OneCare lands No. 2 sales spot at U.S. stores in its debut month.
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Microsoft shakes up security fray
June 7, 2006
Debut of company's OneCare product has started a new security software race where consumers are likely to be winners. Chart: Comparing PC care packages
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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.
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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.
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Microsoft security service to ship in June
February 7, 2006
At $49.95 a year to defend PCs against Internet threats, it puts pricing pressure on rival offerings.
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Chart: Comparing PC care packages
August 29, 2006
Here is a comparison of Microsoft's Windows Live OneCare and upcoming products from Symantec and McAfee.
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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.
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Vying for PC protection money
June 7, 2006
Microsoft's entry into the security arena with its OneCare product has kicked its new rivals into high gear.
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'Critical' megapatch sews up 10 holes in IE
April 11, 2006
Microsoft bulletins highlight browser flaw being used in cyberattacks, plus fix bugs in Windows and other software.
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Microsoft mulls rushing out IE patch
March 25, 2006
Fix for a serious flaw in the Web browser may come early, as reports come in of Web sites using the hole for attacks.
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