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Microsoft criticized for lack of software security
May 6, 2000 Security experts say the "I Love You" worm's spread is a perfect demonstration of the software maker's technologies working exactly as they were designed to operate. TAGS: scripting language, software company, programming language, security, language, virus, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Word, operating system, Microsoft Windows
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Mac OS X in hackers' crosshairs, report says
March 22, 2005 Symantec has warned that as Apple's market share rises, its operating system will come under increased attack. TAGS: Symantec Corp., market share, target, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, hacker, Apple Computer, vulnerability, platform, attack, Apple Mac OS, security, virus, operating system, Microsoft Corp.
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Sony CD protection sparks security concerns
November 1, 2005 Anticopying tools used by SonyBMG could be adapted by virus writers, researchers say. TAGS: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, rootkit, copy protection, researcher, album, digital-rights management, protection, CD, instruction, security, Symantec Corp., Sony Corp., virus, operating system, hard drive, Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft's own antivirus fails to secure Vista
February 6, 2007 Test of 15 antivirus packages shows failures in four. Microsoft pledges improvements; McAfee says its updates weren't included. TAGS: McAfee Inc., antivirus, antivirus software, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Live, researcher, security, virus, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows
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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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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, virus, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows
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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, F-Secure Corp., Symbian Inc., cell phone, virus, malware, security, PC, operating system, e-mail
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Is Mac OS as safe as ever?
February 27, 2006 Trio of threats suggest hackers are now eyeing the previously ignored software. Should fans worry? TAGS: Inqtana, malicious code, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, threat, hacker, Apple Computer, worm, security, owner, attack, malware, virus, operating system, antivirus
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Say good-bye to Apple security?
May 2, 2006 SecureWave CEO Bob Johnson warns that the Windows-friendly Boot Camp software could bring bugs to Apple products. TAGS: Apple Boot Camp, Apple Computer, virus, threat, security, Apple Macintosh, platform, Microsoft Windows, spyware, operating system, Microsoft Corp.
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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 Windows, virus, Microsoft Internet Explorer, 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, Intel, Apple Computer, Virginia, HyperThreading, security, flaw, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, attack, expert, researcher, operating system, networking, BIOS
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Why Microsoft is wrong on Vista security
October 9, 2006 McAfee Chief Scientist George Heron says a technological dispute could usher in a new age of insecurity. TAGS: malicious software, McAfee Inc., security, virus, Microsoft Windows Vista, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, e-mail
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Symantec CEO advocates fair play and Macs
May 15, 2006 John Thompson thinks more folks should buy from Apple, worries Microsoft won't give him a fair fight in security. TAGS: John Thompson, Symantec Corp., identity theft, CEO, Apple Macintosh, security, Apple Computer, virus, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows
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Cabir mobile virus found in U.S.
February 18, 2005 Virus appeared in two phones in a Southern California shop window, possibly infected via Bluetooth wireless. TAGS: Cabir virus, NTT DoCoMo Inc., infection, handset, F-Secure Corp., Nokia Corp., Symbian Inc., cell phone, Japan, virus, California, U.S., Bluetooth, security, antivirus, operating system
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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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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., security, e-mail, Microsoft Windows, virus, operating system, PC
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MacAnalysis X 2.3.2
advanced network security auditing tool TAGS: packet, IP, host, Unix, FTP, virus, operating system, security, e-mail
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Lexus: Cabir won't infect our cars
February 17, 2005 In its blog, security software maker F-Secure posts excerpts from a Lexus statement defending its cars' safety from viruses. TAGS: Cabir virus, Lexus, automobile company, Kaspersky Lab, F-Secure Corp., Bluetooth, Symbian Inc., security software company, car, potential, software company, vehicle, blog, smart phone, virus, security
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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: Doing the security dance
December 2, 2005 Patches and exploits to software flaws led to a week of hackers and security managers playing a game of cat and mouse. TAGS: Sober worm, flaw, Week in review, Sun Solaris, security, vulnerability, open source, attack, Firefox, e-mail, antivirus, Web browser, virus, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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