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Inviting the hackers inside
December 4, 2007
Aiming to be more open, Microsoft reaches out to the security research community it once kept at a distance.
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The next generation of security threats
December 5, 2007
Forget widespread worms. Nowadays, limited-scale threats like targeted e-mail attacks are causing the most concern.
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Details on defacement of Microsoft's U.K. Web site
July 3, 2007
Company says breach last week by hackers likely had no impact on customers, but it continues to investigate the incident.
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Microsoft patches Xbox 360
March 5, 2007
Vulnerability could have let Xbox owners run their own applications or operating systems like Linux on the console.
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Microsoft confirms Vista OEM hack
April 12, 2007
Hack may allow users to bypass antipiracy feature, but no action is planned yet, according to a post on the Windows Genuine Advantage blog.
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Hackers find first Xbox 360 cracks
December 17, 2005
First cracks give glimpse of game code, but the hacks don't let you run pirated games or homebrewed code on the new console--yet.
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Security tools face increased attack
June 21, 2005
As the pool of Windows security bugs dries up, analysts say hackers are turning to security software to break into PCs.
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Forms 2.0 Control Security Patch 97
Protect your computer from a recently detected security hole.
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Hackers, spoofers and malware--oh my!
November 4, 2004
IE exploit code could boost risk of browser mishaps. Microsoft says teamwork makes for better defenses.
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No end in sight to hacking of 'WoW' accounts
April 10, 2007
'Tens of thousands' of players' accounts have been compromised with keylogging exploit, security experts say.
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Microsoft wants to meet more hackers
August 1, 2005
Software giant plans to invite hackers back for twice-annual meetings to show developers flaws discovered in Microsoft products.
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Microsoft sues over source code theft
September 26, 2006
Alleged hacker known as "Viodentia" broke through copy-protection tools using Redmond's own code, company charges.
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Symantec: Mozilla browsers more vulnerable than IE
September 19, 2005
But the security specialist also finds that Microsoft's browser is the only one widely exploited by hackers today.
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Hackers probe Outlook Express flaw
June 24, 2005
Exploit published to Web aims at vulnerability in Microsoft newsgroup reader that could give attacker complete control over a PC.
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Hackers step up search for unpatched servers
January 5, 2005
Companies that have not patched servers against the Windows Internet Naming Service flaw need to act fast, according to a security site.
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Security expert proposes hackers' union
November 20, 2003
A proposal to create an association to represent the interests of hackers and vulnerability researchers is gaining support.
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Microsoft haunted by old IE security flaw
June 30, 2004
Browser vulnerability--patched six years ago--resurfaces in newer releases. It could let hackers change content on Web sites.
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Talking Internet security
October 10, 2003
Bob Muglia says information technology is not running out of patience with Microsoft after a string of hacks that exploited vulnerabilities in the company's Windows software.
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Russian hackers hawked Windows exploit for $4,000
February 3, 2006
Competing hacker groups in Russia were peddling the exploit code involved in attacks on Britain's Parliament, company says.
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