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Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'

November 13, 2005 Security tools will detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when music CDs are played. TAGS: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, rootkit, copy protection, security tool, anti-spyware, CD, software company, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, PC

Microsoft: Zombies most prevalent Windows threat

June 12, 2006 Scan finds that more than 60 percent of compromised PCs are infected with bot software. TAGS: malicious software, rootkit, zombie, bot, threat, Windows PC, Microsoft Corp., adware, PC, Microsoft Windows, spyware, Sony Corp., security, e-mail

Rootkit numbers rocketing up, McAfee says

April 17, 2006 Security company sees a 700 percent rise in software used to cloak code, whether Trojan horses or commercial programs. TAGS: rootkit, McAfee Inc., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, malicious software, malware, security, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Symantec closes off hiding place for hackers

January 12, 2006 Feature in Norton SystemWorks could offer cybercriminals a place to hide malicious software--just like a rootkit. TAGS: Symantec Corp., rootkit, malicious software, Norton SystemWorks, hacker, directory, Norton Co., security, virus, Microsoft Windows

Week in review: Sony's sour note

November 18, 2005 Sony BMG finds itself singing the blues this week, after copy protection on many of its CDs struck a sour note on fans' PCs. TAGS: record label, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, copy protection, rootkit, Week in review, label, Websense Inc., U.N., CD, Sony Corp., note, agreement, U.S., security, PC, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: security threat, Del.icio.us, Digg, security, hacker, rootkit, generation, conference, Microsoft Windows Vista, threat, Microsoft Corp., developer, operating system, Microsoft Windows

This week in security

January 14, 2006 New version of Apple's iTunes software draws ire of privacy advocates for sending information about computer users' playlists back to Apple. TAGS: computer user, playlist, malicious software, Apple iTunes, Apple Computer, rootkit, Apple QuickTime, song, Symantec Corp., security, Norton Co., virus, Microsoft Windows

Mac OS flaw exposes Apple users

February 21, 2006 Apple is working to patch operating-system vulnerability that could be exploited to install rootkits, backdoors. TAGS: shell script, flaw, back door, Apple Safari, attacker, Apple Mac OS, rootkit, Apple Computer, expert, Apple Macintosh, malicious code, Apple Mac OS X, vulnerability, Symantec Corp., operating system, Web browser

RSA: Consumer trust and the government's thrust

February 17, 2006 special coverage Without e-tail security, Americans may dump their Net-buying habits. Meanwhile, the U.S. works to batten down its hatches. TAGS: RSA Security Inc., Newsmaker, conference, rootkit, VoIP, agency, CEO, Sun Microsystems Inc., bank, password, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
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