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Microsoft to drop 'free' upgrade to Windows 8 
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Microsoft to drop 'free' upgrade to Windows 8
By Liam Tung | May 16, 2012 | Comment Now 
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Microsoft to patch three critical flaws in May 
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Microsoft promises faster Windows 8 boot times 
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By Liam Tung | Sep 12, 2011 | Comment Now 
Devices will never completely shut down.
 
Mobile charging stations steal data from devices 
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Mobile charging stations steal data from devices
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Ballmer spills Windows 8 due in 2012 
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Ballmer spills Windows 8 due in 2012
By Liam Tung | May 25, 2011 | 4 Comments 
Microsoft spokesman says it was an 'error'.
 
Attackers use Windows flaw to target activists on Google 
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By Liam Tung | Mar 14, 2011 | 4 Comments 
Politically motivated, highly targeted.
 
Microsoft says RIP Windows XP AutoRun for USB 
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By Liam Tung | Feb 10, 2011 | Comment Now 
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Zero-day Microsoft flaw already being exploited 
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By Phil Muncaster | Jun 17, 2010 | 2 Comments 
Vulnerability published by Google researcher could allow remote code execution.
 
Microsoft hits back over Windows security claims 
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Microsoft hits back over Windows security claims
Jun 3, 2010 | 8 Comments 
Software firm reacts angrily to accusations.
 
Microsoft warns of major Patch Tuesday update 
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Microsoft warns of major Patch Tuesday update
By David Neal | Apr 10, 2010 | Comment Now 
Covers 25 flaws, five rated 'critical'.
 
Commentary: Is it safe to use Windows for internet banking? 
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Commentary: Is it safe to use Windows for internet banking?
By Munir Kotadia | Mar 5, 2010 | 8 Comments 
NSW Police follows up on our October story.
 
Microsoft planning major security update 
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Microsoft planning major security update
By David Neal | Feb 8, 2010 | Comment Now 
Bumper Patch Tuesday.
 
Microsoft warns of new flaw in IE 
Security
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By Shaun Nichols | Feb 5, 2010 | 4 Comments 
Browser headaches pile up.
 
Microsoft to deny Security Essentials to pirates 
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By Iain Thomson | Oct 1, 2009 | 2 Comments 
Only legitimate Windows users can access it.
 
Microsoft rushes out quick fix for SMB flaw 
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By Phil Muncaster | Sep 21, 2009 | 1 Comment 
Issue affects Vista and Windows Server 2008 users.
 
First look at Windows 7 security 
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First look at Windows 7 security
By Nate Cochrane | Jun 24, 2009 | 1 Comment 
USB drive encryption to become standard on business PCs.
 
Microsoft to detail new consumer security offering 
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Microsoft to detail new consumer security offering
By Daniel Robinson | Jun 20, 2009 | Comment Now 
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Companies missing a trick with Windows security 
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Companies missing a trick with Windows security
By Phil Muncaster | Apr 17, 2009 | Comment Now 
IT security consultancy Comsec and training consultancy XTSeminars launched a new advisory paper today outlining five key areas that companies are overlooking when securing ...
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