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'Critical' patches released for Windows
January 11, 2005
Microsoft releases two patches for OS, but fix for underlying IE problems is not yet ready.
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Microsoft leaves Word zero-day holes unpatched
January 9, 2007
Software giant releases fixes for vulnerabilities in Windows and Office, but several known Word zero-day flaws go without patches.
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This week in security news
January 14, 2005
T-Mobile says an online attacker had gained access to its network. Also: Hackers steal ID info from Virginia university.
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Fixes in for critical IE, Windows flaws
June 14, 2005
Three of the 10 bulletins in Microsoft's monthly batch of patches deal with three holes that could let intruders take over a PC.
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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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Windows zero-day flaw gets a fix
April 10, 2007
Microsoft's Tuesday patches include a fix for a "critical" Windows flaw that was first disclosed in December and also affects Vista.
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Patching up problems
January 28, 2005
System managers are turning to an old approach to network security to ease the stress of keeping up with plugging holes.
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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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Microsoft plugs worm hole in Windows
July 11, 2006
"Critical" flaw could let worm spread, company says, as it sends updates addressing 18 problems in Windows, Office.
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Microsoft plugs critical holes in Windows
April 12, 2005
Monthly patch release includes fixes for flaws that could let attackers take remote control of vulnerable systems.
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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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