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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. TAGS: ATM, safe, bank, business development, denial of service, risk, patch management, desktop computer, U.K., security, researcher, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Apple releases security update to Mac OS X

December 3, 2004 The company patches 17 flaws in various components of the Mac operating system. TAGS: Apple Mac OS, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, patch management, flaw, security, operating system, Web browser, server

'Critical' Windows fix coming for PCs

November 4, 2005 A single security update for the operating system will come on Patch Tuesday, Microsoft says. TAGS: bulletin, flaw, patch management, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

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. TAGS: Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, patch management, flaw, vulnerability, Symantec Corp., Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, security, operating system

'Critical' patches released for Windows

January 11, 2005 Microsoft releases two patches for OS, but fix for underlying IE problems is not yet ready. TAGS: patch management, Stephen Toulouse, vulnerability, patch, attacker, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., operating system

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. TAGS: patch management, fix, flaw, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, security, Microsoft Windows, operating system

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. TAGS: advisory, patch management, Stephen Toulouse, Service Pack 2, fix, holiday, flaw, service pack, patch, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system

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." TAGS: Jaguar, Kerberos, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple Computer, patch management, Apple Macintosh, flaw, open-source software, security, operating system, open source, Web browser

Apple patches graphics flaw

August 9, 2004 Mac maker issues security update and minor revamp for Mac OS X. TAGS: Apple Computer, patch management, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Bluetooth, Apple Macintosh, operating system, security

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? TAGS: vulnerability assessment, patch management, Qualys Inc., fix, Oracle Corp., schedule, flaw, security, researcher, software company, information technology, conference, Microsoft Corp., operating system

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. TAGS: Microsoft ISA Server, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, fix, e-mail server, patch management, Unix, Microsoft Corp., server, security, Microsoft Windows, operating system

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. TAGS: patch management, system administrator, flaw, fix, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, U.S., Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, e-mail, operating system, PC

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. TAGS: security alert, flaw, fix, security, patch management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, operating system

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. TAGS: patch management, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., operating system

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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows 98, CD, Microsoft Windows Update, patch management, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., operating system, security

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. TAGS: Bill Gates, patch management, SCO Group Inc., Microsoft Longhorn, virus, Apple Computer, Linux, London, security, conference, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, e-mail

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. TAGS: Bill Gates, patch management, security, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows
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