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Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits market
October 24, 2006 Windows Defender is a direct challenge to products from security vendors and notches up Microsoft's competitive push.Microsoft to release four critical patches
June 7, 2007 Software giant plans to issues fixes next week for vulnerabilities in its Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Windows XP.Microsoft to fix Windows patch
April 21, 2006 Updated version of fix will repair problems some people had after installing first version of "critical" security patch.Windows, Office to get 'critical' fixes
July 6, 2006 Microsoft plans to issue patches for at least two high-risk flaws as part of monthly security updates.Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts
February 22, 2007 If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves.Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006 Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spywareWindows-based cash machines 'easily hacked'
March 4, 2008 ATMs that rely on desktop PC technology--and that's a lot of them--are at risk from worms, key loggers, and denial-of-service attacks.Adobe fixes PDF reader flaws
July 12, 2006 If left unpatched, vulnerabilities in Adobe Systems' PDF reader software could put Windows, Mac users at risk of cyberattack.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.Microsoft patches 20 security flaws
February 13, 2007 Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for 20 vulnerabilities in a variety of products, including one that is part of Windows Vista.Microsoft piracy check comes calling
April 24, 2006 Expands program to alert people who run illegal copies of Windows and starts a campaign to fight Office piracy.Microsoft probes Windows DoS flaw
June 2, 2006 Newly discovered vulnerability could cause certain Windows applications to crash if a user clicks on an overly long Web link.Windows, Office to get 'critical' fixes
January 4, 2007 Software giant plans on Tuesday to release eight security bulletins with fixes for an unspecified number of security holes.Microsoft to patch zero-day XML flaw
November 9, 2006 Fix for XML Core Services to arrive in one of six security bulletins expected on next week's Patch Tuesday.Microsoft fixes Office, Windows flaws
March 14, 2006 Patches released in Microsoft's monthly security update cycle tackle six holes in Office and one in Windows.Microsoft: Here's how to halt WGA alerts
June 27, 2006 Along with a new release of Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications, Microsoft shares how to remove the controversial antipiracy tool.Microsoft tags IE 7 'high priority' update
July 26, 2006 Browser update will be delivered automatically to Windows XP users, but those who don't want it can opt out.Windows Mobile flaws could crash phones
January 31, 2007 Security firm has uncovered two bugs that, if exploited, could crash phones and other devices running Microsoft's Windows Mobile software.Microsoft disables Internet Explorer 7 validation process
October 8, 2007 Software giant says security reasons were behind the move, but it could help in the race against rival browser Firefox.Microsoft probes Outlook Express patch trouble
April 21, 2006 Software giant looks into user complaints about trouble with Outlook Express after last week's security update. Sponsored matches for "security"
