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Vista Stakes Its Future on Security

Microsoft Corp. is banking on enhancements to what it has dubbed the fundamentals to entice enterprises to upgrade to the next version of Windows,...

Sober Worm Code Algorithm Cracked

The algorithm used in one of the most debilitating e-mail worm attacks in history has been cracked, allowing virus researchers to accurately predict the...

Microsoft Planning IE7 Security Zone Lockdowns

Microsoft Corp. has announced plans to make several key default changes to Internet Explorer 7s security zones to further harden the browser from malicious...

eBay Pulls Bidding for MS Excel Vulnerability

Whats the retail value of a security vulnerability in Microsoft Corp.s Excel spreadsheet program? At last check: $53 and counting. An unknown security researcher chose...

Sony BMG at Work on Yet Another Patch

In a tale that has more twists and turns than a Hardy Boys mystery, Sony BMG found itself in the spotlight again this week...

Post-New Years Sobriety, Guaranteed

You dont often get warning about a malware outbreak, let alone a month in advance. But according to iDefense, a security consulting firm owned...

Microsoft Patch Day: 2 Bulletins on Tap

Microsoft Corp. has announced plans to ship two security bulletins on Patch Tuesday next week, and security analysts say its a safe bet that...

Mozilla Downplays Firefox 1.5 Exploit

A private security outfit has released a proof-of-concept exploit for a security flaw in Firefox 1.5, warning that the code can be modified to...

Where are Rootkits Coming From?

The sharp rise in rootkit detections on Windows machines is a direct result of adware/spyware vendors using sophisticated techniques to hide processes and prevent...

Hosted E-Mail, IM Service Providers Offer Archiving

Managed e-mail security and management providers are launching new services to help businesses archive electronic communications as they seek to comply with regulatory and...