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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

Symantec revamps mail security tool

April 17, 2006 New version of software for e-mail gateways will mark final result of the melding of Brightmail and Symantec technologies. TAGS: Brightmail Inc., e-mail gateway, Symantec Corp., e-mail security, security tool, Sun Solaris, SMTP, e-mail, security, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft to deliver patches by the dozen

February 8, 2007 Slew of Patch Tuesday security updates will include "critical" fixes for Windows, Office and Microsoft's security tools. TAGS: Microsoft Data Access Components, bulletin, security tool, Microsoft Visual Studio, security, patch management, Microsoft Corp., anti-spyware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft security tools go global

August 14, 2006 Free Web-based PC-scanning service made available worldwide, part of an international push for its security tools. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Live, security tool, McAfee Inc., scanner, Microsoft Corp., security, PC, Microsoft Windows

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, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Live, security tool, Forrester Research Inc., Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., security, vice president, Trend Micro Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, operating system, Norton Co., firewall

Security tools face increased attack

June 21, 2005 As the pool of Windows security bugs dries up, analysts say hackers are turning to security software to break into PCs. TAGS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., hacker, security tool, security, vulnerability, software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

Security tool aims to stop drive-by installs

April 28, 2006 Security industry vets develop software to block attempts by bad sites to drop malicious code onto your PC as you surf. TAGS: intrusion prevention, PestPatrol, security tool, anti-spyware, malicious code, Computer Associates International Inc., patch, security, software company, Microsoft Windows, PC

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, Microsoft Windows Vista, security, antitrust, console, Microsoft Corp., McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., Microsoft Windows, firewall, PC

Year in review: Zero-day mania

December 28, 2006 Cybercrooks found Microsoft's "Patch Tuesdays" too tempting to pass up. Apple, too, had a rough year when it came to security. TAGS: attack, security tool, flaw, fix, malicious software, expert, software company, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, security, Microsoft Corp., Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
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