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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.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.'Critical' Windows, Exchange fixes coming
May 4, 2006 Microsoft's "Patch Tuesday" will include three security alerts with patches for Windows and the Exchange e-mail server software.No fix for 'critical' hole in Windows 98, ME
June 9, 2006 Repairs would require so many changes to the older OSes that it might break applications, Microsoft says.Microsoft shares draft of Vista security hooks
December 21, 2006 Interfaces are meant to help security software makers create products that work with kernel protection features in Windows Vista.No fix yet for zero-day flaw in Word
December 7, 2006 Microsoft will have patches for Windows and Visual Studio on Tuesday, but apparently not for a Word flaw being used in cyberattacks.Microsoft looks for 'protection' money
February 22, 2006 After spending billions to secure its software, Microsoft sees security products as a selling point.Microsoft issues patch for WMF vulnerability
February 15, 2006 The "critical" fix is part of seven security bulletins in the software maker's monthly update.Bumper crop of Microsoft patches on the way
June 8, 2006 Expect a busy "Patch Tuesday" next week, with a dozen security bulletins covering flaws in Windows, Office and Exchange.Chills at Microsoft's security huddle
July 24, 2006 Microsoft has quietly held meetings with top antivirus researchers for almost 10 years, but there's some unease now that Redmond is a rival.Microsoft warns of new Windows security issues
February 8, 2006 Company says issues put some Windows users at risk of attack and that it's investigating a third possible vulnerability.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.'Critical' Microsoft fix breaks some Net connections
June 21, 2006 Software maker is revising a security update because it can block certain dial-up networking connections.Microsoft criticized for lack of software security
May 6, 2000 Security experts say the "I Love You" worm's spread is a perfect demonstration of the software maker's technologies working exactly as they were designed to operate.Microsoft: Vista feature designed to 'annoy users'
April 11, 2008 By way of the User Account Control feature, company set out to force independent software vendors to make their code more secure, says manager.Microsoft flip-flops on Vista virtualization
June 20, 2007 Company reverses plan to expand rights to allow home versions of the operating systems to run inside virtual machines.Mac Views: Will bug campaign benefit Apple security?
January 4, 2007 Project promises to reveal an Apple-related flaw every day in January. Readers tell us whether such campaigns are worthwhile.Microsoft struggles with patch
October 10, 2006 Company faces distribution glitches in issuing "critical" fixes for Windows, Office, among other updates.Is Windows still relevant?
October 6, 2006 CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says recent upset over Vista should put a rest to that lingering question.Homeland Security: Fix your Windows
August 9, 2006 In rare alert, department urges people to plug a worm hole in the Microsoft operating system as soon as possible. Sponsored matches for "software company"
