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For Safe Updates, Build a Better Firewall

Im one of those people that everyone comes to with their computer problems. The other day my electrician was telling me how he went...

Zotob Worm Suspects Arrested

Two men in Turkey and Morocco have been arrested in connection with the creation and distribution of the malicious code that triggered the Zotob...

Inside Microsofts Zotob Situation Room

When Microsoft Corp. shipped the MS05-039 bulletin on Aug. 9 to patch a "critical" flaw in the Windows Plug and Play service, there was...

Colleges Lead Charge for Secure, Open Networks

After being stung by high-profile cases of data theft, prominent colleges and universities are in the forefront of efforts to introduce effective security to...

Microsoft Enhances Its Anti-Phishing Tools

Microsoft—seeking to help prevent ID theft—is among the growing list of software companies that are developing new tools that caution consumers when "phishing" attacks...

Researchers Chase Away Worms, Wi-Fi Bandits at Intel

SAN FRANCISCO—Intel researchers are envisioning a new way to de-worm PCs. The computer chip giant here at its Intel Developer Forum on Thursday discussed technology...

Windows 95: Doomed by Its Own Success

It was 10 years ago this Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1995. Into a world dominated by American military power and 16-bit operating systems Microsoft launched...

From Melissa to Zotob: 10 Years of Windows Worms

The names roll of the tongue like characters in an episode of "American Gladiators." Klez. Blaster. Slammer. Sasser. Zotob. Computer viruses and worms, all...

Industry Survey Shows SMBs Lack Minimal Security

Sean Stenovich often sees his small and midsize business clients pick and choose their security solutions based on what they think they need and...

Zotob Worm Could Squirm on Windows XP

Microsoft late Tuesday warned that the Zotob worm could start squirming through certain configurations of Windows XP SP1 (Service Pack 1). The worm, which squirms...