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Windows Mail bug may expose Vista users
March 23, 2007
Possible security vulnerability in Windows Mail could be exploited by attackers to run programs on Vista PCs.
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Fixes in for Windows, Microsoft e-mail flaws
January 10, 2006
Two "critical" security bugs in Windows, Outlook and Exchange could allow an attacker to hijack vulnerable PCs, company says.
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Fake Microsoft security updates circulate
April 8, 2005
E-mail campaign designed to lure people to a bogus Microsoft Web site is making rounds as part of attempt to install Trojan horse.
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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.
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Windows, Exchange flaws patched
May 9, 2006
Trio of security updates includes two for critical flaws in Exchange e-mail server and third-party software in Windows.
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Fix in for Windows flaw
May 10, 2005
Microsoft patches "important" security hole in the OS and publishes two early alerts in its new advisory program.
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Microsoft: SP2 shimmy's not a flaw
February 1, 2005
Company downplays a method for intruders to bypass defenses in its Service Pack 2 update for Windows XP.
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No fix yet for Word 2000 flaw
September 12, 2006
Microsoft releases patches for three security holes, but does not have a fix for a Word 2000 flaw being used in attacks.
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Qualys Inc.
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PCs falling victim to Windows flaws
July 12, 2005
Microsoft issues three "critical" security alerts and warns that miscreants are already exploiting two holes in Windows.
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Symantec flaw leaves opening for viruses
February 9, 2005
Flaw in scanner in antivirus and antispam products could give viruses free rein; patch is issued.
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-040 828750
Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-006 812709
Flaw in Windows Me Help and Support Center
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Microsoft Outlook 2002
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Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0
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