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Red Hat tries new desktop Linux angle
May 10, 2007
Red Hat Global Desktop, the company's latest PC-oriented Linux product, is aimed for users in developing nations.
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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.
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Microsoft plugs hole in Exchange
August 10, 2004
The patch fixes a flaw in the e-mail server software that could be used to get access to in-boxes and information.
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Researchers warn of infectious Web sites
June 25, 2004
update Net surfers beware: "Serious" flaws let compromised servers take control of computers via Internet Explorer.
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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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Microsoft speaks no evil at confab
May 5, 2004
At the software giant's annual WinHEC developers conference, plenty of buzzwords come up over and over again, but there's one word nary a Microsoft executive is uttering: Sasser, as in the recent worm.
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AMD, Microsoft pair up for security
February 25, 2004
The companies say they'll give viruses and worms a one-two punch with AMD's processor design, which will work in concert with the Windows XP operating system.
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Microsoft swims upstream on security
June 22, 2006
The software giant finally lays out its server security plan. But entrenched competitors and wary customers stand in the way.
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Intel's VPro to boost security
April 25, 2006
New hardware-supported virtualization provides a tamper-proof space on PCs for security software.
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Microsoft set to test security software
October 6, 2005
A test version of software to protect business PCs and file servers against viruses and spyware is due by year's end.
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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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Web site virus attack blunted
June 25, 2004
But is another such attack possible? Experts say yes--and warn surfers to be wary.
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Net threats hit servers, phones
June 16, 2004
Akamai confirms an attack on its network that took down Google, Yahoo and others. Also: Smart phones draw their first worm.
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New MyDoom draws on IE flaw to spread
November 9, 2004
Antivirus firms tell PC users to turn on firewalls--Microsoft has yet to patch the Internet Explorer vulnerability.
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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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Microsoft delays patch management tool
July 13, 2004
The delay is the second to be announced this week by the software giant, which is maintaining an ambitious workload for its developers.
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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.
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Worm poses as pirated 'Grand Theft Auto'
July 29, 2005
Popular title is one of 400 games donned as disguise by Hagard worm on peer-to-peer networks. It also tries to spread by IM.
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Microsoft pledges longer support for products
May 25, 2004
In a turnaround, it's promising to support business and developer software for at least 10 years. Also in the works: better security and antispam features.
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Microsoft: Online services for businesses, too
June 12, 2006
Business-oriented online services are coming, CTO Ray Ozzie says at the company's TechEd conference.
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