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Experts downplay Windows XP vulnerability

Experts downplay Windows XP vulnerability

A recently discovered vulnerability in Windows XP that could lead to an attacker disabling a user's firewall is being downplayed by security experts who say that the flaw is "obscure" and "easily fixable."
Shaun Nichols Nov 2 2006 9:48AM Security
Microsoft releases Windows Media Player 11

Microsoft releases Windows Media Player 11

Latest version of player touted as 'preview of Vista'.
Shaun Nichols Nov 1 2006 8:26AM Software
DoS exploit for Windows XP firewall, ICS in the wild

DoS exploit for Windows XP firewall, ICS in the wild

Windows XP platforms running a shared internet access service are at risk from an in-the-wild remote DoS exploit, vulnerability management firm nCircle reported Sunday.
Dan Kaplan Oct 30 2006 10:50PM Security
Security vendor circumvents Windows Vista's Patchguard

Security vendor circumvents Windows Vista's Patchguard

Microsoft vows to block shortcut.
Tom Sanders Oct 30 2006 11:28AM Security
Security vendor circumvents Windows Vista's Patchguard

Security vendor circumvents Windows Vista's Patchguard

Security researchers with Authentium have found a way to circumvent the Patchguard security technology that Microsoft has built into the 64-bit version of its forthcoming Windows Vista operating system.
Tom Sanders Oct 27 2006 3:30PM Security
Microsoft delays Windows XP update

Microsoft delays Windows XP update

Service Pack 3 release moved to first half of 2008.
Shaun Nichols Oct 24 2006 3:29PM Software
Windows XP piracy levels fall by more than 4 percent

Windows XP piracy levels fall by more than 4 percent

An update released today from Microsoft shows that work carried out as part of its "Keep IT Real" initiative has been successful, lowering the UK piracy rate of Windows XP from 16.7 percent to 12.4 percent over the last seven months.
Emma Pritchard Oct 20 2006 5:44PM Security
Microsoft tweaks Windows Vista security

Microsoft tweaks Windows Vista security

Software developer makes under the hood changes between RC1 and RC2 releases.
Tom Sanders Oct 16 2006 5:42PM Security
Windows CE wide open to mobile malware

Windows CE wide open to mobile malware

Kaspersky Lab issues warning that will make Microsoft WinCE.
Robert Jaques Oct 12 2006 10:06AM Security
Windows must change to deal with Web 2.0

Windows must change to deal with Web 2.0

Trouble ahead, warns Gartner.
Matt Chapman Sep 25 2006 9:57AM Software
Microsoft issues Windows Vista rallying call

Microsoft issues Windows Vista rallying call

Developers urge to hop onboard the Vista train.
Tom Sanders Sep 19 2006 3:35PM Software
Windows Vista RC1 released for public download

Windows Vista RC1 released for public download

Latest test version up for grabs.
Tom Sanders Sep 18 2006 9:58AM Software
Mobler worm uses Symbian to target Windows

Mobler worm uses Symbian to target Windows

Users must open file to spread the infection.
Matt Chapman Sep 7 2006 8:45AM Security
CA mistakes Windows system file for malware

CA mistakes Windows system file for malware

False positive causes system crashes.
Tom Sanders Sep 5 2006 9:54AM Security
The Month: Symantec reports weaknesses in Windows Vista

The Month: Symantec reports weaknesses in Windows Vista

Symantec has reported a number of vulnerabilities in Windows Vista in its third report on the new OS. Although the two companies are partners, Symantec is now in direct competition with Microsoft following the latter's move into the anti-virus space.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
The Month: Threat of the month - Flaw in Windows Server service

The Month: Threat of the month - Flaw in Windows Server service

What is it?
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
Rare worm hits Symbian mobiles, Windows PCs

Rare worm hits Symbian mobiles, Windows PCs

An anti-virus firm warned mobile device users of a new crossover worm this week.
Frank Washkuch Aug 31 2006 8:00PM Security
Real to offer Windows Media on Linux by December

Real to offer Windows Media on Linux by December

Mainstream media player increases Linux's appeal, vendor argues.
Tom Sanders Aug 16 2006 9:36AM Software
Microsoft Windows flaw: All bark and no bite?

Microsoft Windows flaw: All bark and no bite?

Despite dire predictions by some security researchers that a recently patched critical Windows flaw could lead to widespread destructive attacks, Microsoft experts insisted today that such an outcome appears unlikely.
Dan Kaplan Aug 15 2006 9:48PM Security
Major Windows worm attack 'imminent'

Major Windows worm attack 'imminent'

'Significant' threat could arrive within hours, warn experts.
Robert Jaques Aug 15 2006 2:12PM Security

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