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HP ships USB sticks with malware

April 9, 2008 Hewlett-Packard has released a batch of USB keys for numerous Proliant server models which contain malware that could allow an attacker to take over an infected system. (From ZDNet Australia) TAGS: HP Compaq ProLiant Server, HP Compaq ProLiant, malware, HP, USB, worm, antivirus software, USB flash drive, antivirus, threat, researcher, server, Microsoft Windows, security

Vista, Leopard, Linux to compete in hack contest

February 7, 2008 An ethical hacking contest will pit the three operating systems against each other next month at CanSecWest conference. TAGS: contest, hacking, Apple MacBook, Linux, researcher, Microsoft Windows Vista, laptop computer, security, operating system, conference, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows

Insecurity complex on the Net

January 10, 2008 British TV presenter learns Web lesson: Never give out ID freely. Also: MBR rootkit takes aim at Windows users. TAGS: rootkit, leasing, phishing, identity theft, printer, researcher, Microsoft Windows

Windows-based cash machines 'easily hacked'

March 4, 2008 ATMs that rely on desktop PC technology--and that's a lot of them--are at risk from worms, key loggers, and denial-of-service attacks. TAGS: ATM, safe, bank, business development, denial of service, risk, patch management, U.K., security, desktop computer, researcher, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Critical flaw found in Photoshop plug-in

April 30, 2007 Vulnerability in graphics-file format plug-in discovered in Adobe Systems' Photoshop Creative Suite. TAGS: Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Systems Inc., flaw, PNG, researcher, security, Microsoft Windows

Symantec sees an Achilles' heel in Vista

July 18, 2006 New networking technologies in Windows Vista will be less stable and secure than in XP, at least in the short term, Symantec researchers say. TAGS: networking technology, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, researcher, networking, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Fixes coming for Windows flaws

December 8, 2005 Microsoft plans to release two security alerts with patches for an unspecified number of flaws in the operating system. TAGS: flaw, fix, patch management, malicious code, Microsoft Corp., security, researcher, Microsoft Windows

Security pro: Windows easier to 'own'

August 13, 2004 Windows beats Linux in total cost of 'ownership.' Hold on, that's not a good thing. TAGS: paper, Linux, study, security, researcher, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft probes report of IE flaw

September 28, 2005 "Moderately critical" flaw could let an outsider manipulate data on a PC or aid in spoof-based attacks, security experts say. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer, flaw, researcher, security, attack, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, PC, Microsoft Windows

The hunt is on for file format bugs

July 28, 2005 New tools released on Thursday could help researchers pinpoint flaws in popular formats, like JPEG and GIF. TAGS: iDefense, Black Hat, vulnerability, researcher, flaw, format, GIF, security, bug, JPEG, Linux, Microsoft Windows

Drag-and-drop flaw mars Microsoft's latest update

August 20, 2004 Independent researcher finds an Internet Explorer vulnerability that could turn drag-and-drop into drag-and-infect. TAGS: Service Pack 2, flaw, researcher, attacker, vulnerability, service pack, security, patch, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: WINS, attacker, DNS, Windows PC, traffic, article, researcher, domain name, R&D, attack, Microsoft Internet Explorer, server, security, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., PC

Chills at Microsoft's security huddle

July 24, 2006 Microsoft has quietly held meetings with top antivirus researchers for almost 10 years, but there's some unease now that Redmond is a rival. TAGS: meeting, attendee, McAfee Inc., antivirus, researcher, security, security company, Redmond, Microsoft Windows Vista, event, anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp., software company, operating system, Microsoft Windows

iTunes and QuickTime flaw detailed

December 21, 2005 Flaw could put systems running Windows and Mac OS X at risk of attack, warns security researcher. TAGS: Apple QuickTime, flaw, Apple iTunes, Apple Computer, researcher, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, attack, security, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

Bypass found for Windows piracy check

May 23, 2005 Using a tool from Microsoft, it is possible to get around the company's piracy test, a researcher says. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, piracy, copy, Microsoft Windows Update, researcher, representative, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, key, technique, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, security, PC

Botnets use Windows for wicked work

March 16, 2005 Honeynet Project research finds that Microsoft's OS is the preferred vehicle for zombie armies. TAGS: denial of service, researcher, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., security

More security hiccups for IE

November 17, 2004 Researchers have found a trio of flaws in Internet Explorer--making almost 20 in total. TAGS: vulnerability, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, researcher, Service Pack 2, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
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