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Windows-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.
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'Critical' Windows fix coming for PCs
November 4, 2005
A single security update for the operating system will come on Patch Tuesday, Microsoft says.
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Microsoft leaves Word zero-day holes unpatched
January 9, 2007
Software giant releases fixes for vulnerabilities in Windows and Office, but several known Word zero-day flaws go without patches.
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Super Bowl stadium site packed Trojan horse
February 2, 2007
Cybercrooks reprogram Dolphin Stadium Web site to load script that would attempt to exploit two Windows security holes.Images: Stadium site gets sacked
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Circuit City warns of online forum attack
June 1, 2006
Hackers modify a home theater message board in an attempt to install malicious code on PCs of unknowing visitors.
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Fixes in for critical IE, Windows flaws
June 14, 2005
Three of the 10 bulletins in Microsoft's monthly batch of patches deal with three holes that could let intruders take over a PC.
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Patching up problems
January 28, 2005
System managers are turning to an old approach to network security to ease the stress of keeping up with plugging holes.
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Fix in for Firefox bugs
September 21, 2005
Security update to open-source browser patches several flaws. A similar revamp for Mozilla is on its way.
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Symantec Corp.
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Apple flaws put both Macs and PCs at risk
May 12, 2006
Patches arrive for more than 40 holes affecting QuickTime, used by Apple and Windows systems, and Mac OS X.
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Second unofficial fix plugs IE hole
March 28, 2006
Another company releases third-party patch for serious flaw in Microsoft browser--but experts say to be cautious.
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California
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Windows patch backfires on the security-minded
October 17, 2005
People who tweaked their OS settings are getting hit hardest by a flawed Microsoft update meant to fix a serious flaw.
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Windows Vista to 'freeze dry' PCs before patching
September 2, 2005
The upcoming OS will include new patching technology that reduces restarts and stores user data before reboots.
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Second zero-day Excel flaw emerges
June 20, 2006
Another yet-to-be-patched Excel security hole is reported--and there's sample attack code on the Net, experts say.
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Microsoft may restrict its workers' PC rights
May 23, 2006
It's considering cutting admin rights on internal desktops, meaning employees wouldn't be able to install just anything.
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Kama Sutra worm set to bite next week
January 27, 2006
Virus is primed to erase important files from infected PCs and may also cause a traffic spike as it propagates itself.
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Ironport Systems Inc.
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Week in review: Patches and pirates
January 28, 2005
Microsoft is fed up with Windows pirates and is laying down the law--no more patches for illegitimate copies.
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Check Point tool to keep an eye on networks
February 4, 2005
Soon-to-debut data analysis software aims to help technology managers spot problems on networks.
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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
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Burton
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Security pros provide interim IE patch
September 22, 2006
Third-party fix plugs a Microsoft browser hole that's increasingly being exploited in cyberattacks.
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No fix yet for Word 2000 flaw
September 12, 2006
Microsoft releases patches for three security holes, but does not have a fix for a Word 2000 flaw being used in attacks.
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Qualys Inc.
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Patches out for IE holes, Sony-related issue
December 13, 2005
Microsoft fixes a clutch of Internet Explorer flaws, including one already being exploited in attacks.
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