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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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'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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Windows patches may become automatic
August 21, 2003
In the aftermath of the MSBlast worm, Microsoft says it may be time to take more control of the Windows update mechanism.
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Adobe patches graphics plug-in
October 7, 2003
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Study: Unpatched PCs compromised in 20 minutes
August 17, 2004
The average "survival time" is not even long enough to download patches that would protect a computer from Net threats.
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Critical flaw found in game software
June 22, 2004
A hole in the "Unreal" game engine could let attackers take over vulnerable computers.
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Microsoft leaves Word zero-day holes unpatched
January 9, 2007
Software giant releases fixes for vulnerabilities in Windows and Office, but several known Word zero-day flaws go without patches.
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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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Windows patch backfires on the security-minded
October 17, 2005
People who tweaked their OS settings are getting hit hardest by a flawed Microsoft update meant to fix a serious flaw.
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Circuit City warns of online forum attack
June 1, 2006
Hackers modify a home theater message board in an attempt to install malicious code on PCs of unknowing visitors.
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Patching up problems
January 28, 2005
System managers are turning to an old approach to network security to ease the stress of keeping up with plugging holes.
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Microsoft may restrict its workers' PC rights
May 23, 2006
It's considering cutting admin rights on internal desktops, meaning employees wouldn't be able to install just anything.
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Fixes in for critical IE, Windows flaws
June 14, 2005
Three of the 10 bulletins in Microsoft's monthly batch of patches deal with three holes that could let intruders take over a PC.
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Windows XP update moves ahead
December 18, 2003
Microsoft releases a beta version of the second major update to its PC operating system, with security features the focus of the changes.
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Super Bowl stadium site packed Trojan horse
February 2, 2007
Cybercrooks reprogram Dolphin Stadium Web site to load script that would attempt to exploit two Windows security holes.Images: Stadium site gets sacked
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Second zero-day Excel flaw emerges
June 20, 2006
Another yet-to-be-patched Excel security hole is reported--and there's sample attack code on the Net, experts say.
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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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Securing the perimeter
October 3, 2003
roundup Microsoft's vulnerable software prompts a unique lawsuit and changes in upgrades. Plus: An IE flaw and a critique of "trusted computing."
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Fix in for Firefox bugs
September 21, 2005
Security update to open-source browser patches several flaws. A similar revamp for Mozilla is on its way.
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Microsoft delays patch management tool
July 13, 2004
The delay is the second to be announced this week by the software giant, which is maintaining an ambitious workload for its developers.
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