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Porn sites exploit new IE flaw
September 19, 2006 Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites. TAGS: Websense Inc., malicious software, Sunbelt Software, flaw, vulnerability, exploit, security company, Windows PC, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, security, Microsoft Corp., PC
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Zombies continue to chase Windows PCs
October 24, 2006 Of 4 million Windows PCs found to be infected with malicious software, half were running malicious remote control software. TAGS: Windows PC, malicious software, zombie, threat, adware, Microsoft Corp., PC, security, spyware, Microsoft Windows
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Kanguru Bio Drive (256MB)
Reviewed on August 12, 2005 The Kanguru Bio Drive is a great way to protect your mobile data, but Mac and Linux users are out of luck. TAGS: fingerprint scanner, finger, Lexar Media Inc., Windows PC, scanner, key, notebook computer, Microsoft Windows 98, IBM Corp., password, security, USB, backup, PC, Microsoft Windows
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What makes a rootkit?
November 21, 2005 The Sony copy-protection fiasco has moved the term from hacker lingo to a threat known and feared by ordinary PC owners. TAGS: rootkit, copy protection, hacker, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, expert, Sony Corp., Windows PC, McAfee Inc., threat, security, trojan horse, PC, CD, operating system
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Image-handling flaws put Windows PCs at risk
November 8, 2005 Microsoft's "critical" Patch Tuesday bulletin tackles three flaws in how the OS handles certain graphics files. TAGS: Neel Mehta, Windows PC, flaw, vulnerability, Microsoft Windows Metafile, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, software company, security, Microsoft Corp., attack, trojan horse, spyware, Microsoft Windows, PC, operating system
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Windows flaw could spawn DoS attacks
July 15, 2005 Microsoft is working on a patch for a flaw that could allow attackers to remotely crash Windows PCs. TAGS: attacker, iDefense, Windows PC, patch, denial of service, vulnerability, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft rushes out 'critical' fix
September 26, 2006 Update repairs serious security hole cybercrooks have been using to get malicious software on Windows PCs. TAGS: Windows PC, Sunbelt Software, flaw, malicious software, fix, vulnerability, HTML, Microsoft Internet Explorer, monitoring, security, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, PC, Microsoft Windows
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Attack code puts Windows PCs at risk
July 25, 2006 Two new exploits that could help hackers create attacks have been released onto the Internet. TAGS: Windows PC, representative, Symantec Corp., flaw, attack, security company, DHCP, vulnerability, software company, security, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows
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Uptick in Windows attacks reported
September 1, 2006 Security experts warn of increased cyberattacks on Windows PCs, via a known security flaw, but Microsoft says all is calm. TAGS: Windows PC, Symantec Corp., cyberattack, alert, increase, attack, malicious code, security, threat, activity, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows NT
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Kanguru Bio Drive (1GB)
Reviewed on August 12, 2005 The Kanguru Bio Drive is a great way to protect your mobile data, but Mac and Linux users are out of luck. TAGS: fingerprint scanner, finger, Lexar Media Inc., scanner, Windows PC, key, notebook computer, password, Microsoft Windows 98, security, IBM Corp., USB, backup, PC, Microsoft Windows
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Cursor hole puts Windows PCs at risk
March 29, 2007 Vulnerability in the way Windows handles animated cursors puts users at risk of serious cyberattacks. Microsoft is working on a fix. TAGS: cyberattack, attacker, vulnerability, Windows PC, attack, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC, e-mail, Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft mulls early IE patch release
September 25, 2006 Meanwhile, a second unofficial fix is out as attacks on Internet Explorer users are reportedly increasing. TAGS: flaw, Windows PC, Websense Inc., security company, malicious software, representative, Microsoft Internet Explorer, fix, attack, security, Microsoft Corp., software company, e-mail, PC
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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, HyperThreading, malicious code, Virginia, Apple Computer, Intel, security, flaw, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, expert, attack, operating system, researcher, BIOS, networking
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Apple plugs eight QuickTime holes
March 5, 2007 Vulnerabilities in Apple's widely used QuickTime media player software can expose both Macs and Windows PCs to attack. TAGS: Apple QuickTime, Apple Computer, Windows PC, security, antivirus, Apple Macintosh, PC
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Virus makes leap from PC to PDA
March 1, 2006 "Crossover" is the first virus found that can jump to a mobile device after infecting a PC, security researchers say. TAGS: F-Secure Corp., malicious software, Windows PC, mobile device, virus, smart phone, researcher, PC, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
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Windows weakness can lead to network traffic hijacks
March 25, 2007 Problem in the way Windows PCs obtain network settings could let attackers hijack traffic, researchers warn. TAGS: attacker, WINS, Windows PC, traffic, researcher, DNS, R&D, domain name, article, attack, server, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., security, PC
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Kanguru Bio Drive (512MB)
Reviewed on August 12, 2005 The Kanguru Bio Drive is a great way to protect your mobile data, but Mac and Linux users are out of luck. TAGS: fingerprint scanner, finger, Lexar Media Inc., help desk, Windows PC, scanner, password, key, notebook computer, security, Microsoft Windows 98, IBM Corp., USB, backup, PC, Microsoft Windows
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Flaw may hide malicious software
August 27, 2005 Weakness allows hackers to hide the presence of their applications using keys stored in the Windows Registry, experts say. TAGS: StillSecure, Windows registry, malicious software, Registry Editor, malicious program, attacker, registry, Windows PC, key, security, software company, anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft reveals 'critical' flaw
July 24, 2003 The software giant issues another passel of warnings about security holes, including a "critical" flaw that affects most Windows PCs. TAGS: Stephen Toulouse, flaw, DirectX, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server, Windows PC, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, PC, e-mail, operating system
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Macs: Intel and Windows inside
April 7, 2006 special coverage Boot Camp software enables Windows XP to run on Intel-based Macs. Will it bring more people over Apple? Images: Installing Boot Camp FAQ: Windows on Macs TAGS: Apple Boot Camp, Apple Macintosh, Windows PC, Intel, Apple Computer, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

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