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Security tools face increased attack
June 21, 2005
As the pool of Windows security bugs dries up, analysts say hackers are turning to security software to break into PCs.
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Most security tools not quite ready for Vista
November 30, 2006
Microsoft's Windows update for businesses is out, but only one of the major security providers has protection available for it.
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Trend Micro Inc.
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Microsoft security tools go global
August 14, 2006
Free Web-based PC-scanning service made available worldwide, part of an international push for its security tools.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'
November 13, 2005
Security tools will detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when music CDs are played.
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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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Luigi Auriemma
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Cisco's new security target: consumers
February 13, 2007
The multibillion-dollar player in security tools for businesses plans to move into the lucrative consumer market later this year.
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Security tool aims to stop drive-by installs
April 28, 2006
Security industry vets develop software to block attempts by bad sites to drop malicious code onto your PC as you surf.
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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Security tools ready for Vista launch
January 17, 2007
It might be the most secure version of Windows yet, but Vista will still require outside help in protecting against common cyberthreats.
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Trend Micro Inc.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
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Norton Co.
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Rivals skirmish with Microsoft over Vista security
September 19, 2006
Competitors say they should be able replace a Windows feature that tells people about the security status of their PC.
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Stephen Toulouse
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