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Malware sets crosshairs on last week's critical Windows flaw

Malware sets crosshairs on last week's critical Windows flaw

As many IT security experts predicted, malware taking advantage of a flaw patched by the Aug. 8 MS06-040 bulletin emerged over the weekend, but Microsoft experts maintain the exploit poses little threat.
Dan Kaplan Aug 14 2006 6:23PM Security
Windows mobile secured

Windows mobile secured

On the fly encryption makes safety a no-brainer.
Andrew Charlesworth Aug 11 2006 1:48PM Security
Patch Windows now, Homeland Security warns

Patch Windows now, Homeland Security warns

In an unusual advisory, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urged PC users and system administrators to apply a recently released patch for Microsoft Windows as soon as possible.
Frank Washkuch Aug 10 2006 7:36PM Security
Hacker publicly cracks Windows Vista

Hacker publicly cracks Windows Vista

Microsoft left red faced after live hacking demonstration, a security researcher at the Black Hat security conference has demonstrated several ways to circumvent security features in the OS.
Tom Sanders Aug 8 2006 3:00PM Security
From Black Hat: IT pros still mostly worried about Windows

From Black Hat: IT pros still mostly worried about Windows

While threats against Macintosh operating systems are becoming more common, IT managers and researchers attending the Black Hat conference this week in Las Vegas said, by far, that they're still concerned with security on PCs running Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Frank Washkuch Aug 4 2006 8:25PM Security
Exploits threaten patched Windows flaws

Exploits threaten patched Windows flaws

Two new exploits that seek to take control of PCs through already-patched Windows vulnerabilities have been found in the wild.
Frank Washkuch Jul 26 2006 7:49PM Security
Microsoft updates Windows Vista beta

Microsoft updates Windows Vista beta

New Windows Vista build offers bug fixes and performance improvements.
Tom Sanders Jul 18 2006 12:44PM Software
End of Windows 98, ME support from Microsoft

End of Windows 98, ME support from Microsoft

Today is the end of the line for Redmond's active support of the Windows 98 and ME operating systems.
Frank Washkuch Jul 11 2006 9:59PM Security
Microsoft hit with second Windows Genuine Advantage lawsuit

Microsoft hit with second Windows Genuine Advantage lawsuit

Microsoft was hit this week with another lawsuit charging that the company’s Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program violates spyware regulations. It was the second such suit in as many weeks.
Frank Washkuch Jul 5 2006 7:35PM Security
AOL instant messenger worm poses as Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage

AOL instant messenger worm poses as Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage

AOL Instant messenger (IM) users were warned this week of a new worm that poses as Microsoft’s controversial Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program.
Frank Washkuch Jul 5 2006 7:24PM Security
Windows Vista beta downloads end today

Windows Vista beta downloads end today

Microsoft will be closing its public beta programme for Vista today. Users who want to participate in the beta test have until 30 June to download a copy before it is withdrawn from Microsoft's website.
Staff Writers Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Software
NAB XP roll-out delayed

NAB XP roll-out delayed

The rollout of the National Australia Bank’s new Kaz managed XP desktop environment could be pushed back by up to six months, the company has said.
Tim Lohman Jun 27 2006 10:31AM Networking
Windows Live marketing head mysteriously leaves Microsoft

Windows Live marketing head mysteriously leaves Microsoft

Just as Microsoft began its marketing efforts to promote its Windows Live services, including the vaunted OneCare security service, the company announced this week that its newly-promoted marketing vice president in charge of the campaign left the company.
Ericka Chickowski Jun 22 2006 9:16PM Security
New buffer overflow flaw in Windows Server, XP

New buffer overflow flaw in Windows Server, XP

Vulnerability monitoring firm Secunia has warned PC users about a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server, XP Home Edition and XP Professional.
Frank Washkuch Jun 5 2006 7:53PM Security
Microsoft releases Windows Live OneCare

Microsoft releases Windows Live OneCare

Knock knock, Microsoft’s here. The computing giant officially entered the consumer security space this week when it announced the availability of the much-anticipated Windows Live OneCare.
Dan Kaplan May 31 2006 9:39PM Security
Microsoft releases new betas for 'Longhorn,' Vista and Windows Server

Microsoft releases new betas for 'Longhorn,' Vista and Windows Server

Customers conducting early deployment of next-generation Microsoft products hit the trifecta today.
Frank Washkuch May 23 2006 10:12PM Security
Microsoft updates Windows Defender

Microsoft updates Windows Defender

Microsoft has updated the beta version of its next-generation anti-spyware program.
Frank Washkuch Apr 17 2006 6:58PM Security
New Windows bug found, fixed

New Windows bug found, fixed

Security researchers have informed Microsoft of a bypass and cross-zone scripting vulnerability in Windows XP that could allow hackers to gain full control over and remotely execute code on user's machines using Internet Explorer (IE).
William Eazel Apr 12 2006 10:26AM Security
New PoC malware can infect both Windows and Linux

New PoC malware can infect both Windows and Linux

Kaspersky Lab today reported a new proof-of-concept (PoC) cross-platform virus that creates malicious code to infect both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Frank Washkuch Apr 7 2006 6:04PM Security
New PoC virus can infect both Windows and Linux

New PoC virus can infect both Windows and Linux

Kaspersky Lab today reported a new proof of concept (PoC) cross-platform virus that creates malicious code to infect both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Frank Washkuch Apr 7 2006 6:02PM Security

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