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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.
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'Critical' Windows fix coming for PCs
November 4, 2005
A single security update for the operating system will come on Patch Tuesday, Microsoft says.
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Symantec tackles patchwork approach to patching
October 20, 2003
The Net security company releases a new version of its Ghost software for managing PCs that's designed to let information technology administrators apply patches en masse.
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Windows Vista to 'freeze dry' PCs before patching
September 2, 2005
The upcoming OS will include new patching technology that reduces restarts and stores user data before reboots.
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Microsoft releases Windows, Office fixes
November 11, 2003
The software giant releases three security updates for Windows and one for Office, leaving many federal system administrators with no choice but to work on a U.S. holiday.
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Writing an end to the bio of BIOS
December 30, 2003
Intel and Microsoft are set to start pitching "EFI" as an improved way of starting up a PC's hardware before its operating system begins loading--a task that's been handled by the BIOS for a quart...
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Apple flaws put both Macs and PCs at risk
May 12, 2006
Patches arrive for more than 40 holes affecting QuickTime, used by Apple and Windows systems, and Mac OS X.
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Windows patch backfires on the security-minded
October 17, 2005
People who tweaked their OS settings are getting hit hardest by a flawed Microsoft update meant to fix a serious flaw.
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Week in review: Patches and pirates
January 28, 2005
Microsoft is fed up with Windows pirates and is laying down the law--no more patches for illegitimate copies.
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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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