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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. TAGS: MyDoom virus, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., virus, Web browser

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. TAGS: MyDoom virus, flaw, variant, vulnerability, victim, virus, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, author, antivirus software, Microsoft Internet Explorer, antivirus, Symantec Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Corp., security, e-mail

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. TAGS: MyDoom virus, Alex Shipp, Counterpane Internet Security Inc., MessageLabs Ltd., spread, security technology, SCO Group Inc., attack, security, antivirus, virus, PC, e-mail, Microsoft Corp.

Viruses exploit Microsoft patch cycle

November 10, 2004 Are MyDoom offshoots an attempt to throw Microsoft off-balance? TAGS: MyDoom virus, vulnerability, cycle, patch, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., virus, security

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. TAGS: MyDoom virus, flaw, antivirus company, McAfee Inc., victim, virus, vulnerability, Web server, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Symantec Corp., antivirus, security, server, Microsoft Corp., firewall, e-mail

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. TAGS: Neil Campbell, desktop search, Graham Cluley, MyDoom virus, search engine, virus, e-mail address, security, antivirus, Google Inc., e-mail, Microsoft Corp., PC

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. TAGS: Netsky virus, Sophos Plc., MyDoom virus, virus

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. TAGS: TiVo Inc., MyDoom virus, Janet Jackson, Super Bowl, SCO Group Inc., reader, Apple iPod, virus, PC, HP, security

Google squashes Santy worm

December 22, 2004 Search firm shuts off ability of worm--which searched for victims via Google--to replicate. TAGS: antivirus company, worm, Internet worm, MyDoom virus, Google Inc., query, search engine, F-Secure Corp., antivirus, virus, server

Virus writers use open-source methods

July 17, 2006 Antivirus vendor McAfee cites potential for harm if power, efficiency of open source is misused. TAGS: malicious software, open source, McAfee Inc., Networks Associates Technology Inc., MyDoom virus, source code, hacker, IRC, rootkit, copy, virus, security

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. TAGS: enterprise security, MyDoom virus, homeland security, phishing, security, government, attack, PC, virus, operating system
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