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Zombies continue to chase Windows PCs

October 24, 2006 Of 4 million Windows PCs found to be infected with malicious software, half were running malicious remote control software. TAGS: Windows PC, malicious software, zombie, threat, adware, Microsoft Corp., security, PC, spyware, Microsoft Windows

Porn sites exploit new IE flaw

September 19, 2006 Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites. TAGS: Websense Inc., malicious software, flaw, Sunbelt Software, exploit, vulnerability, Windows PC, security company, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Corp., PC

Attack code puts Windows PCs at risk

July 25, 2006 Two new exploits that could help hackers create attacks have been released onto the Internet. TAGS: Windows PC, representative, Symantec Corp., flaw, security company, attack, DHCP, vulnerability, software company, security, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft rushes out 'critical' fix

September 26, 2006 Update repairs serious security hole cybercrooks have been using to get malicious software on Windows PCs. TAGS: Sunbelt Software, Windows PC, flaw, malicious software, vulnerability, fix, monitoring, Microsoft Internet Explorer, HTML, security, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, PC, Microsoft Windows

Image-handling flaws put Windows PCs at risk

November 8, 2005 Microsoft's "critical" Patch Tuesday bulletin tackles three flaws in how the OS handles certain graphics files. TAGS: Neel Mehta, Windows PC, flaw, vulnerability, Microsoft Windows Metafile, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, attack, Microsoft Corp., software company, security, trojan horse, spyware, Microsoft Windows, PC, operating system

Windows weakness can lead to network traffic hijacks

March 25, 2007 Problem in the way Windows PCs obtain network settings could let attackers hijack traffic, researchers warn. TAGS: attacker, WINS, traffic, Windows PC, researcher, DNS, R&D, domain name, attack, article, server, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, PC

What makes a rootkit?

November 21, 2005 The Sony copy-protection fiasco has moved the term from hacker lingo to a threat known and feared by ordinary PC owners. TAGS: rootkit, copy protection, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, hacker, expert, Sony Corp., Windows PC, McAfee Inc., threat, security, trojan horse, CD, PC, operating system

Windows flaw could spawn DoS attacks

July 15, 2005 Microsoft is working on a patch for a flaw that could allow attackers to remotely crash Windows PCs. TAGS: attacker, iDefense, Windows PC, patch, denial of service, vulnerability, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

Uptick in Windows attacks reported

September 1, 2006 Security experts warn of increased cyberattacks on Windows PCs, via a known security flaw, but Microsoft says all is calm. TAGS: Windows PC, Symantec Corp., cyberattack, increase, alert, attack, malicious code, threat, activity, security, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows NT

Microsoft mulls early IE patch release

September 25, 2006 Meanwhile, a second unofficial fix is out as attacks on Internet Explorer users are reportedly increasing. TAGS: flaw, Windows PC, Websense Inc., security company, malicious software, representative, fix, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, security, Microsoft Corp., software company, e-mail, PC

Virus makes leap from PC to PDA

March 1, 2006 "Crossover" is the first virus found that can jump to a mobile device after infecting a PC, security researchers say. TAGS: F-Secure Corp., Windows PC, malicious software, mobile device, virus, researcher, smart phone, PC, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Dell picks Ubuntu for Linux PCs

May 1, 2007 Computer maker is trying a second time to sell Linux PCs and has chosen Canonical's Ubuntu to supply the operating system. TAGS: Linux PC, Ubuntu, Linux, Dell, Windows PC, operating system, PC, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Apple plugs eight QuickTime holes

March 5, 2007 Vulnerabilities in Apple's widely used QuickTime media player software can expose both Macs and Windows PCs to attack. TAGS: Apple QuickTime, Apple Computer, Windows PC, security, antivirus, Apple Macintosh, PC

DIY games for the Xbox

December 11, 2006 Microsoft releases developer tools for creating Xbox games as part of a push to create a YouTube-equivalent for video gamers. TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, development tool, Xbox 360, Windows PC, DIY, gamer, Xbox Live, games, memory card, YouTube, video game, developer, location, Microsoft Corp., 3D, video

Is Intel a safe bet for Apple security?

June 7, 2005 Macs have largely been immune to the viruses that plague Windows PCs. Experts pitch in on whether the Intel chip switch will change that. TAGS: Windows PC, malicious code, HyperThreading, Virginia, Apple Computer, Intel, flaw, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, attack, security, expert, operating system, researcher, BIOS, networking

FAQ: Behind Microsoft's MP3 patent jam

February 23, 2007 With Redmond on the line for $1.5 billion, which users of MP3 products should worry about an Alcatel-Lucent lawsuit? TAGS: Alcatel, Lucent Technologies Inc., verdict, MP3, patent, damage, Windows PC, Microsoft Corp., MP3 player, PC

Cursor hole puts Windows PCs at risk

March 29, 2007 Vulnerability in the way Windows handles animated cursors puts users at risk of serious cyberattacks. Microsoft is working on a fix. TAGS: cyberattack, attacker, vulnerability, Windows PC, attack, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, Microsoft Internet Explorer, e-mail, Microsoft Windows

With Vista, seeing is believing, says Gates

January 29, 2007 On the eve of Vista's consumer launch, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates says that a short demo is all that's needed to convince doubters. TAGS: Bill Gates, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows PC, chairman, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, TV, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Attack code targets new IE hole

September 15, 2006 Code that exploits a serious, yet-to-be-patched hole in Microsoft's Web browser has been posted on the Net. TAGS: attacker, Windows PC, flaw, attack, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Windows, PC

The feds weigh in on Windows security

April 2, 2007 A White House directive could have ripple effects well beyond Washington in the fight against cybercrime. TAGS: technology provider, SANS Institute, computer security, agency, Windows PC, government, Microsoft Windows Vista, Washington, training, security, configuration, president, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., PC

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