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Microsoft patches 20 security flaws
February 13, 2007
Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for 20 vulnerabilities in a variety of products, including one that is part of Windows Vista.
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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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Homeland Security: Fix your Windows
August 9, 2006
In rare alert, department urges people to plug a worm hole in the Microsoft operating system as soon as possible.
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Darwin flaws survive in Apple's Mac OS X
January 19, 2005
An audit of the open-source OS from which Apple borrowed much of the Mac OS X code reveals vulnerabilities that affect Apple's software.
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Cisco finds two new flaws
February 16, 2007
News of holes in security appliances comes days after company patches operating system bugs.
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Worm hole found in Windows 2000
August 3, 2005
The unpatched flaw in a core component of the OS has no work-around and could be used to create a worm, a security firm warns.
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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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Apple fixes 26 Mac OS flaws
August 2, 2006
Some of the vulnerabilities are serious and could be used in malicious attacks to commandeer Macs.
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Adobe fixes PDF reader flaws
July 12, 2006
If left unpatched, vulnerabilities in Adobe Systems' PDF reader software could put Windows, Mac users at risk of cyberattack.
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Juniper routers exposed to attack
January 31, 2005
A flaw in some versions of the Junos OS could make networks vulnerable to DOS attacks, the gear maker warns.
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Apple plugs 25 Mac OS X flaws
April 19, 2007
Fourth security update this year addresses vulnerabilities that could let attackers hit Macs.
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Apple Mac OS X patch plugs 31 vulnerabilities
November 29, 2006
Bundle of fixes includes patch for zero-day Wi-Fi hijack flaw and other bugs, some that could let an attacker commandeer Macs.
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McAfee bites into Apple security
May 5, 2006
Launches antivirus for Mac, saying Apple's operating system is "just as vulnerable" to targeted attacks as its competitors.
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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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Apple patches serious Mac OS flaws
March 2, 2006
Security update fixes 20 vulnerabilities, including a high-profile flaw in the Safari Web browser and Mail client.
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Free security scan raises questions
May 4, 2005
Qualys offers a free scanning service, but could it be used by outsiders to look for vulnerabilities in other people's systems?
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Winner mocks OS X hacking contest
March 7, 2006
Hacker gains operating control of a Mac Mini using an unpublished vulnerability, says machine is "easy pickings."
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Attack code targets zero-day Mac OS X flaw
November 21, 2006
The unpatched security hole could be used by a remote attacker to compromise a vulnerable Mac, advisories say.
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New Cisco flaw could pose threat to Net
September 7, 2005
Networking giant warns that a serious flaw in its software puts computer networks at risk of attack.
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Symantec Corp.
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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.
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