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Security from A to Z: OS X
November 28, 2006 Debate rages over whether the Mac operating system is inherently safer than Windows. Part of a series on hot security topics. TAGS: Apple Mac OS X, malicious software, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, security, Apple Mac OS, virus, Unix, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.
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Commwarrior virus marches on
May 17, 2005 The MMS cell phone virus attacks in a fourth country, Italy. While the virus is simmering for now, F-Secure warns of a possible boil-over. TAGS: MMS, Italy, Symbian Inc., F-Secure Corp., cell phone, virus, malware, security, PC, operating system, e-mail
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Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006 Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spyware TAGS: malicious software, margin, Microsoft Windows Vista, spyware, anti-spyware, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, virus, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows XP
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Is Intel a safe bet for Apple security?
June 7, 2005 Macs have largely been immune to the viruses that plague Windows PCs. Experts pitch in on whether the Intel chip switch will change that. TAGS: Windows PC, malicious code, Virginia, HyperThreading, Apple Computer, Intel, expert, security, attack, Apple Macintosh, flaw, Apple Mac OS, researcher, operating system, networking, BIOS
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OS makers: Security is job No. 1
May 10, 2005 New generation of software focuses as much on security as on glitzy features, as consumers get frustrated by viruses and fraud threats. TAGS: security, defense, generation, attack, operating system, Apple Computer, malware, Microsoft Corp., virus, Microsoft Windows, PC
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Expert: Cell phone virus threat is overblown
May 5, 2005 Instances of infected smart phones are almost nonexistent, according to a cell phone support exec. TAGS: handset, smart phone, virus, threat, cell phone, Symantec Corp., attack, security, operating system, PC
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Taking on rootkits with hardware
December 13, 2005 Travis Schluessler, an Intel security architect, explains how the chipmaker's labs plan to take on sophisticated threats. TAGS: rootkit, architect, chip company, threat, worm, Intel, researcher, security, virus, CPU, operating system, PC
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Week in review: Of mice and Microsoft
August 5, 2005 Apple introduces the Mighty Mouse, while Microsoft deals with security issues and shops at Wal-Mart for a new exec. TAGS: Week in review, Apple Power Mac, exec, mouse, Apple Computer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., virus, Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Apple Macintosh, security, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, Microsoft Windows
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Trojan piggybacks on Microsoft patching
January 27, 2005 Fake e-mail warning of a Windows security problem tries to fool people into downloading and installing a program. TAGS: attachment, trojan horse, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, security, virus, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC
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Sony's antipiracy may end up on antivirus hit lists
November 4, 2005 Security software makers consider adding protection against the cloaking tool in Sony's anticopying technology. TAGS: Kaspersky Lab, rootkit, Graham Cluley, Sophos Plc., digital-rights management, Sony Corp., antipiracy, antivirus company, security company, malicious software, consultant, antivirus, security, malware, spyware, operating system
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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. TAGS: Week in review, piracy, MySQL, patch management, malicious program, bot, online game, worm, security, Microsoft Corp., password, database, copy, Microsoft Windows, antivirus, Apple Computer
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Year in review: Web of deception
December 28, 2004 year in review Phishing scams and PC-compromising viruses were the dominant security threats in 2004. TAGS: enterprise security, MyDoom virus, homeland security, phishing, government, security, attack, virus, PC, operating system
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Zotob worm linked to credit card fraud ring
August 30, 2005 Authorities have linked one of the suspects in the Zotob investigation to individuals thought to be part of a credit card fraud ring. TAGS: Zotob worm, credit card, suspect, authority, Sophos Plc., investigation, worm, Microsoft Corp., virus, e-mail, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows
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Sasser author gets suspended sentence
July 8, 2005 update Court passes sentence on German teen who admitted creating the worm that wreaked havoc in thousands of PCs. TAGS: Sven Jaschan, Sasser worm, informant, sentence, court, author, worm, damage, trial, Microsoft Corp., virus, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

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