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AOL offers free antivirus software
August 7, 2006
Active Virus Shield software is likely to become the highest-profile alternative to for-pay security software.
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Kaspersky Security for MS Exchange Server 2003 5.5
Protect corporate mail system users from viruses, spam, and spyware.
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Sample virus targets Windows and Linux
April 8, 2006
Another example of malicious software that can infect computers running Windows or Linux has been discovered.
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Symantec quietly hikes Norton renewal prices
October 12, 2005
People now pay more for annual subscription to Norton AntiVirus and other products. Is it a "last hurrah" before Microsoft's security push gets going?
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Microsoft's own antivirus fails to secure Vista
February 6, 2007
Test of 15 antivirus packages shows failures in four. Microsoft pledges improvements; McAfee says its updates weren't included.
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Microsoft Security Update MS03-026
Security patch to prevent Blaster Worm virus
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Microsoft to buy antivirus software firm
February 8, 2005
Software giant has been toying with virus-fighting tools for some time. Purchase of Sybari gives it more options.
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Microsoft: No antivirus product yet
June 16, 2004
Software giant plans service to protect against viruses, but says it's still studying market.
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CA antivirus deletes Windows 2003 file
September 5, 2006
Company's eTrust software detects Windows file as a virus and deletes it, causing servers to crash and fail to reboot.
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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Microsoft Windows 2003
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Sneaky new virus format has software makers scrambling
July 7, 2000
In the latest case of virus writers being a step ahead of the computer industry, a comparatively new type of virus is forcing antivirus software companies to rebuild their products.
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'Nimda' worm strikes Net, e-mail
September 19, 2001
The Nimda worm floods the Internet with scans for vulnerable servers and e-mail, prompting the FBI to create a task force to investigate the attack, sources say.
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Microsoft flags Gmail as a virus
November 14, 2006
An error in Microsoft's Windows Live OneCare security product caused it to flag Google's Gmail service as a virus.
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New competitors in Microsoft's crosshairs
November 2, 2005
Plenty of companies will get caught in the wake as Microsoft races to compete with Google.
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Windows virus worms onto some Apple iPods
October 17, 2006
A small number of the video media players have been shipped with the RavMonE virus, the company warns.
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Apple Computer
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McAfee Inc.
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How to protect your computer from viruses
September 21, 2000
Computer users don't need to feel helpless against the onslaught of viruses such as "NewLove," according to antivirus experts.
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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Trend Micro Inc.
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Microsoft Outlook
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Is Mac OS as safe as ever?
February 27, 2006
Trio of threats suggest hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software. Should fans worry?
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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.
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Akamai Technologies Inc.
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Yahoo! Inc.
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Google Inc.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft to expand security research teams
February 7, 2007
Over the next six months, the software maker plans to establish security research and response teams in Europe and Asia.
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RSA Security Inc.
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Europe
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Security gripes? Microsoft feels your pain
May 13, 2005
Software giant plans subscription service offering antivirus help, automatic computer checkups.
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Worms on the prowl, traveling via MSN Messenger
March 8, 2005
Antivirus companies have identified two new threats that use Microsoft's IM software to spread.
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Aladdin Knowledge Systems
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Kelvir worm
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Akonix Systems
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MSN Messenger
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F-Secure Corp.
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