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Another security hole found in Excel
July 7, 2006 New flaw puts computers at risk of remote attack, according to a security group's advisory. TAGS: Microsoft Excel, advisory, attacker, representative, flaw, vulnerability, attack, security, Microsoft Corp., e-mail
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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: attacker, cyberattack, vulnerability, Windows PC, attack, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC, e-mail, Microsoft Windows
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Miscreants encrypt files, hold them for ransom
May 24, 2005 In a new type of attack, user files are encrypted remotely and attackers demand money for key to decode them. TAGS: Websense Inc., attack, attacker, malicious program, Symantec Corp., victim, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp.
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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, attack, flaw, Windows PC, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Windows, PC
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IE pop-up spoof won't get patch
June 23, 2005 Overlaying windows in a browser is standard functionality, not a vulnerability, Microsoft says--so there are no plans for an update. TAGS: phishing, pop-up, attacker, attack, JavaScript, bank, Web browser, password, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.
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Google fixes Web site security bug
October 10, 2005 Vulnerability could have exposed some users to account hijacks, phishing scams and other attacks, security firm says. TAGS: Finjan Software Inc., XSS, flaw, phishing, attacker, Google Inc., Gmail, bug, attack, security, Microsoft Corp., e-mail
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Microsoft blocks 'Black Hat' Vista hack
October 21, 2006 Windows update no longer allows driver hack demonstrated at Black Hat security confab. But fix may spell trouble. TAGS: Black Hat, Stephen Toulouse, attack, attacker, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., 64-bit, security, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC
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Linux lasting longer against Net attacks
December 22, 2004 Small study of unpatched Linux systems suggests that fewer attacks, and better default configurations, means less risk. TAGS: Linux system, study, Linux, attacker, attack, operating system, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp.
News
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, Windows PC, traffic, DNS, researcher, R&D, domain name, server, attack, article, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, PC
News
IE flaw opens door to infection on sight
August 9, 2005 Microsoft plugs six holes, including an IE bug that could expose a PC user to attack just for looking at a picture. TAGS: bulletin, authentication protocol, attacker, Kerberos, flaw, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server, remote desktop, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, vulnerability, Microsoft Windows 2000, security, Microsoft Corp., Symantec Corp., service pack
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Second zero-day Excel flaw emerges
June 20, 2006 Another yet-to-be-patched Excel security hole is reported--and there's sample attack code on the Net, experts say. TAGS: Microsoft Excel, flaw, security hole, Microsoft Excel 2003, vulnerability, spreadsheet, attacker, Symantec Corp., expert, patch management, security, Microsoft Corp., attack, Microsoft Office, PC, e-mail
News
Firefox, IE vulnerable to fake login pages?
November 22, 2006 Flaw could enable attackers to compromise usernames and passwords, security researcher warns, citing exploit on MySpace. TAGS: XSS, username, MySpace, flaw, exploit, attacker, Firefox, Firefox 2.0, attack, Mozilla Corp., password, blog, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, server
News
This week in security
June 17, 2005 Browser-based attacks are on the rise, a trade group says. Also: Zombie attacks are more likely to come from AOL users. TAGS: CompTIA, flaw, agency, attacker, attack, America Online Inc., phishing, security, Web browser, spyware, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft plugs Windows worm holes
November 14, 2006 Fixes are in for eight flaws related to Windows, including three holes that could compromise PCs without the user having to do anything. TAGS: Novell NetWare, bulletin, flaw, workstation, vulnerability, attacker, attack, fix, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 2000, agent, security, Microsoft Windows, firewall, Microsoft Windows XP, PC
News
Phishers target Yahoo Messenger
March 24, 2005 Phony messages direct people to a site that asks people for their Yahoo usernames and passwords. TAGS: e-mail filtering, SurfControl plc, Websense Inc., personal information, Yahoo! Inc., phishing, Yahoo IM, attacker, MSN Messenger, IM, victim, hacker, P2P, MSN, Australia, attack
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'Zombie' PCs caused Web outage, Akamai says
June 16, 2004 Attackers built a "botnet" of unknowing home PCs to bring down Google and other sites, the company says. TAGS: Akamai Technologies Inc., distributed denial of service, bot, zombie, outage, attack, home PC, attacker, server, Yahoo! Inc., Apple Computer, Google Inc., security, PC, Microsoft Corp.
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Google plugs 'obscure' phishing holes
December 21, 2005 Web site security flaws could have enabled phishing scams, account hijacks and other attacks. TAGS: Watchfire, phishing, flaw, XSS, Google Inc., attacker, security company, Gmail, security, attack, e-mail, Microsoft Corp.
News
Hackers work to exploit latest Firefox flaw
September 13, 2005 Researchers claim they have found ways to exploit a serious flaw in Firefox and Mozilla browsers, a sign that attacks could be on the way. TAGS: Mozilla Web browser, exploit, vulnerability, Mozilla Corp., researcher, flaw, Firefox, hacker, attacker, Netscape Communications Corp., security, domain name, attack, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-006 812709
Flaw in Windows Me Help and Support Center TAGS: Microsoft Outlook 98, Microsoft Outlook 2002, Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0, Microsoft Outlook, attacker, assistance, attack, Microsoft Outlook Express, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, security, Microsoft Windows

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