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MyDoom targets Microsoft again
November 10, 2004
Timing of viruses that exploit a flaw in IE could be sign that creators are trying to unsettle Microsoft.
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MyDoom sparks talks of security's future
February 3, 2004
Security experts point to the success of MyDoom as an indicator that more work is needed to defend corporate networks.
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Alex Shipp
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Counterpane Internet Security Inc.
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Double MyDoom for Internet Explorer flaw
November 9, 2004
A second MyDoom offshoot is taking advantage of an unpatched security hole in Microsoft's Web browser to spread.
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Viruses exploit Microsoft patch cycle
November 10, 2004
Are MyDoom offshoots an attempt to throw Microsoft off-balance?
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Updated MyDoom targets Google--again
February 17, 2005
Worm searches for e-mail addresses in the infected PC's domain--targeting all users from a specific company or ISP.
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Hackers deface SCO site
November 29, 2004
Controversial company experiences another attack, with defacers targeting SCO's claims to Linux code. Image: Screen shot of SCO hack
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New MyDoom draws on IE flaw to spread
November 9, 2004
Antivirus firms tell PC users to turn on firewalls--Microsoft has yet to patch the Internet Explorer vulnerability.
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Google squashes Santy worm
December 22, 2004
Search firm shuts off ability of worm--which searched for victims via Google--to replicate.
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Worm baits hook with hints of pope plot
June 28, 2005
New pest, which poses as a breaking news alert about the death of John Paul II among other guises, can disable security software.
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Readers' choice 2004: From TiVo to MyDoom
January 17, 2005
In 2004, stories that mattered most to readers covered viruses, Net surveillance and unexpected uses of everyday technology.
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Zafi virus a top holiday hangover
February 1, 2005
The Christmas-themed pest leads the Sophos top 10 list of viruses reported in January, when people were getting back to work.
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Virus writers use open-source methods
July 17, 2006
Antivirus vendor McAfee cites potential for harm if power, efficiency of open source is misused.
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Commentary: Plugging the worm holes
August 18, 2005
The limited impact of Zotob and its ilk shows that Microsoft's security strategy is working.
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Year in review: Web of deception
December 28, 2004
year in review Phishing scams and PC-compromising viruses were the dominant security threats in 2004.
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Desktop search new target for viruses?
December 14, 2004
Security experts warn it's "just a matter of time" before virus writers eye desktop search tools.
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