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

Stolen PC holds sensitive consumer data

November 9, 2005 Machine stolen in October from credit monitoring service has ID information on 3,600 consumers. TAGS: CardSystems Solutions Inc., identity theft, credit card, risk, monitoring, password, desktop computer, agency, security, California, PC

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. TAGS: Apple QuickTime, Apple Computer, advisory, flaw, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, risk, vulnerability, patch management, security, operating system, function, PC, Microsoft Windows

Hackers probe Outlook Express flaw

June 24, 2005 Exploit published to Web aims at vulnerability in Microsoft newsgroup reader that could give attacker complete control over a PC. TAGS: Microsoft Outlook Express, iDefense, Microsoft Outlook, hacking, hacker, attack, flaw, vulnerability, risk, Microsoft Corp., security, PC

PC 'overclockers' risk danger for faster machines

March 1, 2001 Although their tinkering nullifies warranties and can even do PCs harm, people who make a hobby of pushing processors past their limits are willing to take the risks. TAGS: hobbyist, overclocking, danger, risk, motherboard, warranty, practice, chip company, PC, Intel

Is the dust on your computer toxic?

June 3, 2004 A new study says computer dust contains traces of fire prevention compounds that have been shown in lab tests to present reproductive and neurological risks to animals. TAGS: recycling, dust, animal, substance, PC company, research, health, risk, electronics, researcher, food, TV, PC, U.S.

Security pros provide interim IE patch

September 22, 2006 Third-party fix plugs a Microsoft browser hole that's increasingly being exploited in cyberattacks. TAGS: patch, cyberattack, fix, iDefense, patch management, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, flaw, risk, security company, security, attack, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Windows, e-mail
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