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Detection tool lands Symantec a patent
March 2, 2005
Software that combs through files for viruses, worms and spyware brings the security company a U.S. patent.
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Report: Flaws level off, but worms still squirming
March 15, 2004
Data from security company Symantec confirms that alerts regarding software flaws have increased only slightly, but that doesn't necessarily mean software is getting safer.
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Sophos corrects 'theoretical' flaw
October 20, 2004
Security software maker updates antivirus engine to plug hole that lets virus writers manipulate compressed files and avoid detection.
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Malicious program aims for Pocket PCs
August 5, 2004
The first-ever Trojan horse program to target Microsoft-powered handhelds rolls into town. But experts say it has an Achilles' heel.
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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.
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Security researchers say JPEG virus imminent
September 28, 2004
Trojan horse that exploits flaw in how Windows handles JPEG images may be low risk, but it's a bad omen.
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Race against Sobig reportedly successful
August 22, 2003
Twenty servers that the computer virus had scheduled to download attack software were shut down, avoiding a potential wave of new e-mail.
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Smart-phone worm has a hang-up
June 15, 2004
Researchers say the "Cabir" virus takes an approach that hampers its spread--it asks for permission to infect your phone.
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Spyware spat makes small print a big issue
November 10, 2005
Surveillance software maker uses product download agreement to bar download by anti-spyware companies, raising legal questions.
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