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New Sony CD risk identified
November 19, 2005
Label says it will work with Princeton researchers on fix for copy-protection software uninstaller.
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Microsoft pulls Mac security update
December 13, 2006
Company encourages consumers to uninstall the patch, which is still being tested.
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Sony recalls risky 'rootkit' CDs
November 15, 2005
Sony BMG recalls millions of copy-protected CDs, but more security risks are spotted in what the uninstaller has left behind.
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Attack targets Sony 'rootkit' fix
November 16, 2005
Security firm reports Web sites intended to exploit a flaw in a Sony program designed to remedy security problems in copy-protected CDs.
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Near-final Vista SP1 goes public
January 14, 2008
A Service Pack 1 near-final "release candidate" can now be downloaded, despite initially being restricted to 15,000 beta testers.
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Microsoft advises IE users to uninstall Netscape 8
May 26, 2005
Software giant says Netscape's latest browser appears to break the XML rendering capabilities in Internet Explorer.
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Australians take aim at spyware
May 12, 2005
Those convicted of installing spyware or cookies could face up to two years in prison, under new Australian legislation.
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Microsoft: Here's how to halt WGA alerts
June 27, 2006
Along with a new release of Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications, Microsoft shares how to remove the controversial antipiracy tool.
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Sony BMG faces the music
November 30, 2005
Attorney Eric J. Sinrod explains why legal woes are mounting for the record label over its CD fiasco.
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Adware maker sues over 'high risk' designation
December 2, 2005
180solutions files suit against Zone Labs for allegedly warning some customers about its products.
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Adware maker seeks to thwart rogue installs
September 7, 2005
In continuing effort to clean up its image, 180solutions updates two products to thwart "rogue distributors."
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Adware maker tries image makeover
June 28, 2005
180solutions is informing PC users that its ad-serving software is installed and is offering tips on removing it.
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Adware's second act
July 12, 2005
The controversial companies are trying to make nice with consumers. But in the process, they're suffering self-inflicted wounds.
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Putting teeth into U.S. cybercrime policy
April 14, 2005
Paul Kurtz leads a CEO group pressing for more-effective cybersecurity laws. Will it succeed where others have failed?
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