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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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business development
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PC
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Symantec tackles patchwork approach to patching
October 20, 2003
The Net security company releases a new version of its Ghost software for managing PCs that's designed to let information technology administrators apply patches en masse.
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disaster recovery
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Adobe patches graphics plug-in
October 7, 2003
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Adobe Systems Inc.
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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 patches software for Mac version
November 9, 2004
The software giant announces several changes and plans for its Virtual PC software, which lets Windows run on Apple machines.
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Study: Unpatched PCs compromised in 20 minutes
August 17, 2004
The average "survival time" is not even long enough to download patches that would protect a computer from Net threats.
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Microsoft releases Windows, Office fixes
November 11, 2003
The software giant releases three security updates for Windows and one for Office, leaving many federal system administrators with no choice but to work on a U.S. holiday.
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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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Lurking threats cast shadow on Net
October 29, 2004
The Bagle worm shifts shape to outsmart antivirus software. Plus: Media player patches and the feds' fraud crackdown.
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RealNetworks Inc.
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Google Inc.
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Apple Computer
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PC
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Microsoft Corp.
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Critical flaw found in game software
June 22, 2004
A hole in the "Unreal" game engine could let attackers take over vulnerable computers.
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Game developers adapt to multicore world
April 11, 2007
It's been a slow process waiting for software that's built for multicore chips, but game developers are making progress.
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Intel
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THQ Inc.
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mind
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Microsoft delays patch management tool
July 13, 2004
The delay is the second to be announced this week by the software giant, which is maintaining an ambitious workload for its developers.
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Microsoft Windows Server
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003
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Microsoft Longhorn
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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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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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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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Writing an end to the bio of BIOS
December 30, 2003
Intel and Microsoft are set to start pitching "EFI" as an improved way of starting up a PC's hardware before its operating system begins loading--a task that's been handled by the BIOS for a quart...
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Gateway Inc.
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Phoenix Technologies
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Intel
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Microsoft Corp.
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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Microsoft Corp.
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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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Determina Inc.
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eEye Digital Security
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California
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Securing the perimeter
October 3, 2003
roundup Microsoft's vulnerable software prompts a unique lawsuit and changes in upgrades. Plus: An IE flaw and a critique of "trusted computing."
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Trusted Computing
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