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Confusion over Skype security threat clears up
December 20, 2006 Researchers now characterize threat to Skype IM tool as a Trojan horse, not a worm.Microsoft fixes faulty security patch
August 18, 2006 The "hotfix" is designed to address a problem in a patch for a flaw that is already being used by worms.Hackers try to crack Windows PowerShell
August 1, 2006 Code targets command line interface shell and scripting language product being developed by Microsoft.Worm wriggles through Yahoo mail flaw
June 12, 2006 JavaScript flaw lets worm send itself to other Yahoo Web mail addresses when user merely opens the e-mail.AOL IM worm on the loose
September 19, 2006 Worm first appears as an instant message from a familiar contact, asking users to upload a picture.Worm duo tries to hijack Windows PCs
August 14, 2006 Cybercrooks unleash two worms based on a serious Windows flaw, but the attacks don't seem widespread.Net threats hit servers, phones
June 16, 2004 Akamai confirms an attack on its network that took down Google, Yahoo and others. Also: Smart phones draw their first worm.What threats does Skype face?
January 2, 2007 The Internet phone company's security chief takes stock of IM worms, encryption and other matters.Data-thieving worm targets Orkut users
June 16, 2006 Portuguese-speaking users of Google's social-networking site are especially at risk from worm that aims to steal banking data.Bluetooth worm targets Mac OS X
February 17, 2006 Pest isn't believed to have attacked users yet, but two examples of malicious software to target Mac OS in two days may signal trend.New 'botworm' exploits Symantec flaw
December 15, 2006 "Big Yellow" hits systems running Symantec's corporate antivirus tools, warns eEye Digital Security. Symantec says attacks are limited.FAQ: JavaScript insecurities
July 29, 2006 JavaScript is playing a major role in the Web 2.0 boom, but increased use of the scripting language is raising security questions.Security from A to Z: Love Bug
November 27, 2006 The computer virus caused an estimated $8.5 billion in damage, making it the most expensive to date. Part of a series on hot security topics.Microsoft on worm watch
August 11, 2006 Code that exploits a serious Windows flaw is published on the Net, increasing the chance of a worm attack.New worm's got sass, but not much else
May 3, 2004 The latest worm could spread widely, but security experts believe that computer users got lucky because the program is poorly coded.This worm wishes you a Happy New Year
December 29, 2006 Security experts warn of a Trojan horse disguised as celebratory e-mail that could turn a PC into a spamming zombie.Experts raise Windows security alarm
November 16, 2006 Code that exploits a "critical" Windows flaw has been posted on the Net, opening the door for a worm to be created.Name that worm--plan looks to cut through chaos
September 22, 2005 Plethora of different handles for the same threat can confuse security efforts. Common-identifier scheme looks to fix that.'Lion' worm stalks Linux machines
March 23, 2001 A dangerous worm that can steal passwords from Linux servers is rapidly spreading across the Internet and could infect other machines, researchers say.IM worm installs 'safe' Web browser
May 23, 2006 New worm installs a rogue Web browser and hijacks the Internet Explorer home page on infected PCs. Sponsored matches for "worm"
