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Windows 8 security features improve, but IT concerns remain
Microsoft made several security improvements in Windows 8, such as adding the new Secure Boot feature. But vulnerabilities remain. News | 19 Nov 2012
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October patches fix four threats
A memory corruption problem that allows arbitrary code to run is one of the big issues addressed in this monthly patch parade. Article | 09 Oct 2007
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Cool things about security, nothing about Britney Spears
This list features the coolest pieces of Microsoft Windows content on the Interweb. Na nu, na nu. Column | 01 Oct 2007
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Security Bytes: Sophos spots Windows validation worm
Also: A new Internet Explorer flaw makes the browser vulnerable to remote attackers and Sun patches a trio of flaws in StarOffice. Article | 06 Jul 2006
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Security Bytes: Major spammer offers an allocution
Meanwhile, McAfee acquires Preventsys; a new Snort fix is released; Microsoft launches Web-based security services; and a group forms to tackle health industry flaws. Article | 07 Jun 2006
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Zero-day threat targets Microsoft Word
Update: Symantec says a targeted exploit uses Microsoft Word to open a backdoor in users' systems. It recommends blocking .doc files at the network perimeter. Microsoft is working on a fix. Article | 19 May 2006
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Windows threats are evolving
Windows security threats are not what they used to be. In years past, most security problems were related to how Windows operating systems interacted with Internet Explorer. Now, however, there are four new trends with which you need to concern yours... Article | 15 May 2006
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Q & A: The evolution of spyware
This past week, antispyware vendor Webroot Software Inc., with headquarters in Boulder, Colo., released its quarterly State of Spyware report, which reviews malicious software trends. The company also made news by teaming with the FBI in an identity ... Interview | 12 May 2006
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Fresh Bagels offer baked-in rootkits
The prolific worm's latest variants now sport rootkit functionality; one AV firm says most malware may soon include rootkits because attackers won't be able to resist the ROI. Article | 30 Mar 2006
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Surveillance exposes malware that comes back from the dead
By using test machines to surf questionable Web sites, one vendor has found malware that outsmarts today's defenses, often by recreating itself after being deleted. Article | 23 Mar 2006