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Microsoft to release four critical patches
June 7, 2007
Software giant plans to issues fixes next week for vulnerabilities in its Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Windows XP.
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Microsoft exec calls XP hack 'frightening'
November 13, 2007
In a matter of minutes, e-crime experts hack into a Windows XP computer that is unprotected and connected to an unsecured wireless network.
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Microsoft patches spell happy holidays
December 14, 2004
Software giant releases five fixes, all for Windows--but doesn't rate any of them as a serious threat.
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Mystery patch blots Microsoft's fix-free month
December 10, 2003
The software giant scrambles to find out why a fix for FrontPage is making the rounds, when it had decided not to issue any patches in December.
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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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Windows XP update moves ahead
December 18, 2003
Microsoft releases a beta version of the second major update to its PC operating system, with security features the focus of the changes.
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Rough patches for XP update
August 27, 2004
Microsoft's security-minded SP2 update to Windows XP finally makes it out the door, but not without stumbling.
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Microsoft patches a pair of flaws
June 8, 2004
The software giant releases fixes for a vulnerability in its DirectPlay peer-to-peer gaming module and a flaw in a third-party program Microsoft includes with several applications.
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Microsoft details new security plan
October 9, 2003
The software giant will focus on adding new security technologies to its products, educating its customers and improving its process of releasing patches, CEO Steve Ballmer says.
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Microsoft fixes troubled IE patch
August 24, 2006
Update to "critical" Internet Explorer patch repairs a serious security flaw introduced by the original version.
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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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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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PC makers: Look before taking SP2 leap
September 2, 2004
Many PC makers have a list of drivers and other patches that should be in place before installing the OS update.
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This week at Microsoft
June 17, 2005
Redmond will launch a beta of the next version of Windows Server this summer. The company also issues three "critical" patches.
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Santa flaws? Firms deal with holiday patches
December 17, 2004
Microsoft moves to plug holes left open in Windows XP. Also: Cisco issues a pair of warnings.
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Microsoft patches new Windows flaw
May 11, 2004
The software company says the security hole, which could enable an attacker to remotely execute malicious code, poses an "important" risk.
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Microsoft warns of a score of security holes
April 13, 2004
The software giant releases fixes that cover at least 20 Windows flaws, several of which could make versions of the operating system vulnerable to new worms or viruses.
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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 Windows worm holes
October 12, 2005
Patches fix 14 security holes in the OS, including serious ones that could be exploited for a malicious worm attack.
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Piracy-check mandatory for Windows add-ons
July 26, 2005
From now on, customers looking to get the latest add-ons to Windows will have to verify that their copy of the operating system is legit.
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