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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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Apple releases security update to Mac OS X
December 3, 2004
The company patches 17 flaws in various components of the Mac operating system.
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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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Apple plugs 'critical' holes in OS X
September 23, 2005
Ten new patches for the Macintosh operating system address myriad flaws that open systems to remote attacks, experts say.
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'Critical' patches released for Windows
January 11, 2005
Microsoft releases two patches for OS, but fix for underlying IE problems is not yet ready.
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Microsoft to patch critical Windows, Office flaws
October 5, 2006
Serious problem with Windows Shell already targeted by exploit code to be tackled by one of 11 updates.
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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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Apple fixes 15 flaws in Mac OS X
September 8, 2004
The Mac maker patches a bushel of security issues in its flagship operating system, some of which are considered "critical."
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Apple patches graphics flaw
August 9, 2004
Mac maker issues security update and minor revamp for Mac OS X.
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Oracle puts patches on a schedule
August 19, 2004
Following Microsoft's lead, it opts to issue monthly fixes. But does that make customers more secure?
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Qualys Inc.
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Microsoft preps 'critical' Windows patch
June 9, 2005
Next week's security bulletin will deliver 10 fixes, at least one high-priority patch for Microsoft's OS among them.
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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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Microsoft to release fixes for Windows flaws
September 9, 2005
On upcoming "Patch Tuesday," expect to see a security alert for serious flaws in the operating system.
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This week in Windows
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 98 support shifts to CD
January 9, 2004
The aging operating system will be supported by Microsoft only for another week. After that, users will have to rely on a free CD containing hints and tips.
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Gates takes swipe at Apple, Linux security
January 27, 2004
With the MyDoom virus spreading rapidly Monday, Microsoft honcho Bill Gates points to the silver lining in such attacks and warns against complacency regarding non-Windows operating systems.
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Apple patches a batch of Mac OS X flaws
May 4, 2005
Computer maker issues 20 patches aimed at pre-Tiger versions of its operating system.
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Microsoft security--no more second chances?
August 11, 2006
CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says the software maker is running out of excuses for a history of poor security.
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