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Code attacks Windows vulnerability
February 17, 2004
Code that exploits a critical vulnerability that Microsoft issued a patch for only last week has been posted online, raising fears of an imminent MSBlast-style attack.
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Cursor flaw gives Vista security a black eye
April 4, 2007
Tuesday's "critical" patch casts a shadow over the software giant's promises about the quality of the OS's defenses.Video: Hacking a Vista PC
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Unpatched Firefox flaw may expose users
September 9, 2005
The problem lies in the way the browser handles Web links that are overly long and contain dashes, a researcher says.
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Exploit code makes IE flaw more dangerous
November 4, 2004
Program targets vulnerability, prompting security firm Secunia to issue "extremely critical" rating.
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AMD, Intel put antivirus tech into chips
January 8, 2004
The companies plan to soon release technology that will allow processors to stop many computer attacks before they occur.
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IE fix mends flawed open-source patch
December 22, 2003
An open-source patch for Internet Explorer has been updated, because it contains a security flaw that is potentially more damaging than the one it aimed to fix.
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OpenOffice patches three security holes
July 5, 2006
Flaws in open-source productivity suite could let in intruders. But don't worry, company says--we fix faster than Microsoft.
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Transmeta to add antivirus feature to chips
May 17, 2004
Following in the footsteps of rival chipmakers Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, Transmeta is working to make its microprocessors capable of protecting computers from virus and worm attacks.
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New Windows virus may hit soon
September 11, 2003
A worm or virus that exploits newly revealed vulnerabilities in the current versions of Windows could emerge fairly soon, security experts say.
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Adobe fixes PDF reader flaws
July 12, 2006
If left unpatched, vulnerabilities in Adobe Systems' PDF reader software could put Windows, Mac users at risk of cyberattack.
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Office users at risk from 'critical' flaw
September 3, 2003
Microsoft issues another herd of vulnerability reports, including a "critical" security hole in numerous Office applications that could let a hacker take control of a PC.
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AMD says its chips can boost PC security
August 9, 2004
The security features will be activated with the installation of Microsoft's Windows XP update.
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Windows NT Multiple UNC Provider Vulnerability Patch MS02-017
Protect your Windows NT system from malicious attacks.
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