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Britney Spears photos used as ANI exploit lure

Britney Spears photos used as ANI exploit lure

Count a website touting racy photos of former pop diva Britney Spears as one of about 450 that are hosting the dangerous ANI exploit, patched on Tuesday by Microsoft in an emergency release.
Dan Kaplan Apr 5 2007 10:00AM Security
Variety of malware attacks Windows ANI flaw

Variety of malware attacks Windows ANI flaw

A worm spotted by Symantec early this week and a proof-of-concept exploit for a fully patched Vista operating system are among the malware attacking the dangerous vulnerability in Microsoft Windows animated cursor handling (ANI).
Frank Washkuch Apr 3 2007 10:04AM Security
Microsoft nixes 'Big Bang' service pack for Windows Vista

Microsoft nixes 'Big Bang' service pack for Windows Vista

One reason is that new tools such as Windows Update allow Microsoft to dribble out smaller fixes to its new OS whenever necessary.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:56PM Software
Windows falls victim to animated cursor attacks

Windows falls victim to animated cursor attacks

Corrupted cursor files could deliver malicious payloads.
Shaun Nichols Apr 2 2007 10:31AM Security
eEye releases third-party patch for Windows .ani handling flaw

eEye releases third-party patch for Windows .ani handling flaw

Attacks exploiting a critical unpatched Windows vulnerability were today linked to Chinese hackers and the February cross-site scripting attack on the website of Dolphins Stadium, the site of Super Bowl XLI.
Frank Washkuch Apr 2 2007 1:43AM Security
Windows falls victim to animated cursor attacks

Windows falls victim to animated cursor attacks

Corrupted cursor files could deliver malicious payloads.
Shaun Nichols Mar 30 2007 11:33AM Security
Windows StickyKeys could pose security risk

Windows StickyKeys could pose security risk

Microsoft dismisses claims of vulnerability in software component.
Shaun Nichols Mar 19 2007 12:21PM Security
Windows Live Messenger ads serve up malware

Windows Live Messenger ads serve up malware

Rogue banner ads slip through safety net.
Tom Sanders Feb 21 2007 10:56AM Security
Windows Live Messenger ads serve up malware

Windows Live Messenger ads serve up malware

Microsoft's messaging client for several days has displayed banner ads that attempted to install malware on user's systems.
Tom Sanders Feb 21 2007 10:10AM Security
Windows Vista sales draw cautious optimism

Windows Vista sales draw cautious optimism

Analysts praise early numbers, but long-term outlook still up in the air.
Shaun Nichols Feb 13 2007 9:41AM Software
Windows Server to run unmodified on Linux

Windows Server to run unmodified on Linux

Novell and Intel announce virtualisation breakthrough.
Robert Jaques Feb 13 2007 9:41AM Software
Microsoft eyes Mobile Windows Vista

Microsoft eyes Mobile Windows Vista

Windows Mobile 6 takes on the look and functionality of Vista.
Matt Chapman Feb 12 2007 9:44AM Software
Green Party slams Windows Vista

Green Party slams Windows Vista

New OS carries an 'offensive cost to the environment'.
Iain Thomson Feb 2 2007 9:49AM Software
AMD fires up Windows Vista driver

AMD fires up Windows Vista driver

ATI Catalyst 7.1 graphics driver optimised for new OS.
Clement James Jan 31 2007 9:25AM Hardware
IT pros brand Windows Vista a 'distraction'

IT pros brand Windows Vista a 'distraction'

Survey respondents fear application incompatibility.
Robert Jaques Jan 31 2007 9:25AM Software
Windows Vista security under fire

Windows Vista security under fire

Kaspersky questions platform's ability to fight off malware.
Robert Jaques Jan 31 2007 9:25AM Security
Windows Vista 'wide open' to malware

Windows Vista 'wide open' to malware

Security vendor claims new OS fails to stop attacks.
Shaun Nichols Jan 30 2007 9:42AM Security
Windows Vista is more secure, but not secure enough

Windows Vista is more secure, but not secure enough

Windows Vista may be hailed as Microsoft's most secure operating system to date, but the platform contains weaknesses in its default anti-malware capabilities, one security vendor has concluded.
Dan Kaplan Jan 30 2007 7:27AM Security
Apple still offering Windows users flawed Quicktime version

Apple still offering Windows users flawed Quicktime version

This week Apple released a security update for a Quicktime vulnerability that was disclosed on the first of the month, but researchers with Secunia reported on Thursday that Windows users who download the latest version of the software are still vulnerable.
Ericka Chickowski Jan 27 2007 1:18AM Security
Windows Vista set to overwhelm helpdesks

Windows Vista set to overwhelm helpdesks

Enhanced features will lead to end-user confusion.
Robert Jaques Jan 17 2007 8:58AM Software

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