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Linux riskier than Windows?

March 23, 2005 Microsoft-funded study concludes that companies that install Linux-based Web servers run greater risks than those that use Windows. TAGS: Red Hat Inc., study, Web server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, flaw, vulnerability, paper, open source, configuration, Linux, researcher, blog, server, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows

HP ships USB sticks with malware

April 9, 2008 Hewlett-Packard has released a batch of USB keys for numerous Proliant server models which contain malware that could allow an attacker to take over an infected system. (From ZDNet Australia) TAGS: HP Compaq ProLiant Server, HP Compaq ProLiant, worm, antivirus software, USB, HP, malware, threat, researcher, server, antivirus, security, Microsoft Windows

Windows weakness can lead to network traffic hijacks

March 25, 2007 Problem in the way Windows PCs obtain network settings could let attackers hijack traffic, researchers warn. TAGS: attacker, WINS, traffic, Windows PC, researcher, DNS, R&D, domain name, attack, article, server, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp., PC

More WMF problems for Microsoft

January 10, 2006 Researcher says Windows Meta File component can be used to crash vulnerable PCs--but Microsoft says the glitch isn't so serious. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Metafile, RPC, Microsoft IIS Server, Microsoft SQL Server, representative, vulnerability, denial of service, component, researcher, software company, Microsoft Corp., server, Microsoft Windows, PC

MySQL worm hits Windows systems

January 27, 2005 Databases protected by weak passwords on Windows-based machines could allow a worm to spread to several thousand systems. TAGS: Internet Storm Center, bot, MySQL, SQL Slammer, IRC server, database software, worm, database, password, flaw, researcher, open source, security, Microsoft Corp., server, Microsoft Windows

Panel paints grim picture of cybercrime battle

June 2, 2005 Consumers, government and technology companies all need to pitch in to fight cybercrime, experts on a security panel agree. TAGS: Marcus Sachs, Scott Charney, cybercrime, Cisco Systems Inc., responsibility, malicious code, virtual machine, technology company, government, DNS, researcher, security, picture, firewall, Microsoft Corp., antivirus
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