Bugs that bite again and again
Earlier flaws in Microsoft Office and AOL's instant messenger stage a return, and the Klez virus resurrects Chernobyl. Meanwhile, a break-in is often just a few keystrokes away.
Exposing the Net's vulnerable spots
Though e-commerce sites have taken measures to guard against intrusion, a security company warns auditors that a break-in is often just a few keystrokes away.
May 7, 2002
Old Microsoft bug may cause data leaks
A security hole affecting old copies of some Microsoft Office applications may have left data leaks with the potential to reveal sensitive information and weaken Web sites' security.
May 7, 2002
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Chernobyl virus rides Klez's coattails
Persistent pest Klez, which made its own strong comeback last month, is now helping revive the Chernobyl virus, according to a new report from antivirus company Symantec.
May 6, 2002
AOL Time Warner failed to properly fix a security hole in its Instant Messenger, leaving its users vulnerable to a new way to exploit the same flaw, a security researcher says.
May 6, 2002