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Gartner: Beware of Mac OS spyware

March 29, 2005 The research firm is warning companies using Mac OS to guard against malicious-code attacks and spyware. TAGS: Martin Reynolds, Gartner Inc., Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, target, research company, worm, spyware, attack, Symantec Corp., operating system, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, virus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: scripting language, software company, programming language, security, language, virus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, operating system, Microsoft Windows

OpenOffice worm Badbunny hops across operating systems

June 11, 2007 Malicious software, spreading through OpenOffice documents, "can infect Windows, Linux and Mac OS X systems," Symantec says. TAGS: OpenOffice, worm, Symantec Corp., malicious software, virus, Linux, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Cell phones to get virus protection

March 10, 2005 Kaspersky Lab plans to release antivirus software for Symbian-based cell phones, recently the target of a Trojan and the Cabir virus. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, Symbian Inc., Cabir virus, Hannover, antivirus software, virus protection, Germany, smart phone, antivirus, cell phone, virus, trojan horse, operating system

Say good-bye to Apple security?

May 2, 2006 SecureWave CEO Bob Johnson warns that the Windows-friendly Boot Camp software could bring bugs to Apple products. TAGS: Apple Computer, Apple Boot Camp, virus, threat, security, Apple Macintosh, platform, Microsoft Windows, spyware, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Mac OS X in hackers' crosshairs, report says

March 22, 2005 Symantec has warned that as Apple's market share rises, its operating system will come under increased attack. TAGS: Symantec Corp., market share, target, Apple Macintosh, vulnerability, Apple Computer, hacker, platform, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, attack, security, operating system, virus, Microsoft Corp.

Cabir worm code wriggles onto Web

December 30, 2004 Source code for variants of the cell phone worm is published online, raising fears that more offshoots are on the way. TAGS: Cabir virus, Symbian Inc., Sophos Plc., Graham Cluley, worm, source code, cell phone, variant, virus, Bluetooth, operating system

Lexus a nexus between cars and phone viruses?

January 26, 2005 Cars may be the next target for virus writers. Kaspersky Labs is investigating reports of the luxury brand being infected. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, Lexus, mobile phone, car, Symbian Inc., Bluetooth, handset, virus, operating system, antivirus, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft's own antivirus fails to secure Vista

February 6, 2007 Test of 15 antivirus packages shows failures in four. Microsoft pledges improvements; McAfee says its updates weren't included. TAGS: McAfee Inc., antivirus, antivirus software, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Live, researcher, security, Microsoft Corp., virus, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Security from A to Z: OS X

November 28, 2006 Debate rages over whether the Mac operating system is inherently safer than Windows. Part of a series on hot security topics. TAGS: Apple Mac OS X, malicious software, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, security, virus, Apple Mac OS, Unix, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Cell phone virus turns up the heat

January 10, 2005 Lasco.A, the latest malicious program aimed at Symbian-based handsets, can spread via both wireless and file attachments. TAGS: F-Secure Corp., Symbian Inc., cell phone, handset, Bluetooth, virus, malware, operating system

Is Mac OS as safe as ever?

February 27, 2006 Trio of threats suggest hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software. Should fans worry? TAGS: Inqtana, malicious code, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, hacker, threat, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, worm, security, owner, attack, malware, virus, antivirus, operating system

CA antivirus deletes Windows 2003 file

September 5, 2006 Company's eTrust software detects Windows file as a virus and deletes it, causing servers to crash and fail to reboot. TAGS: Computer Associates International Inc., Microsoft Windows 2003, CA eTrust, antivirus, virus, Microsoft Windows, server, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Expert: Cell phone virus threat is overblown

May 5, 2005 Instances of infected smart phones are almost nonexistent, according to a cell phone support exec. TAGS: handset, smart phone, virus, threat, cell phone, Symantec Corp., attack, security, operating system, PC

Commwarrior virus marches on

May 17, 2005 The MMS cell phone virus attacks in a fourth country, Italy. While the virus is simmering for now, F-Secure warns of a possible boil-over. TAGS: MMS, Italy, F-Secure Corp., Symbian Inc., cell phone, virus, malware, security, PC, operating system, e-mail

Cabir mobile virus found in U.S.

February 18, 2005 Virus appeared in two phones in a Southern California shop window, possibly infected via Bluetooth wireless. TAGS: Cabir virus, NTT DoCoMo Inc., F-Secure Corp., infection, handset, Symbian Inc., Nokia Corp., cell phone, virus, Japan, California, U.S., Bluetooth, antivirus, security, operating system

OS makers: Security is job No. 1

May 10, 2005 New generation of software focuses as much on security as on glitzy features, as consumers get frustrated by viruses and fraud threats. TAGS: security, defense, generation, attack, operating system, Apple Computer, malware, Microsoft Corp., virus, Microsoft Windows, PC

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 spyware TAGS: malicious software, margin, spyware, Microsoft Windows Vista, anti-spyware, security, Microsoft Corp., virus, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

Week in review: Of mice and Microsoft

August 5, 2005 Apple introduces the Mighty Mouse, while Microsoft deals with security issues and shops at Wal-Mart for a new exec. TAGS: Week in review, Apple Power Mac, exec, mouse, Apple Computer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., virus, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, operating system, security, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, Microsoft Windows
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