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The Single Update Service I Want Microsoft to Create

How many update services does it take for Microsoft to keep its customers secure and happy? The answer: One. Or at least thats what...

Rootkits: Invasion of the Windows Snatchers

A Microsoft presentation at this weeks RSA Conference has some observers concerned about a recurring nightmare of computer security: Rootkits.A rootkit is a malicious...

Microsoft Updates Media Player to Thwart Spyware Threat

Microsoft Corp. has released an update for its flagship Windows Media Player to protect users from a known threat of spyware infection.Microsoft said the...

RSA Security Releases One-Time Password Specs

SAN FRANCISCO—Looking to kick-start corporate adoption of OTP (one-time password) technologies, RSA Security on Wednesday announced plans to release six open specifications for public...

Cisco Unveils Adaptive Threat Defense Initiative

SAN FRANCISCO—Ciscos self-defending network strategy is prime for a new phase of development that involves addressing threats at multiple layers within the enterprise, chief...

Microsoft to Put Patch Service to the Test

Microsoft Corp. Tuesday confirmed that it will release in March a beta version of what it is calling a unified software update service for...

New Tech Prevents DVD Copying, Kills Rippers

Content protection company Macrovision Corp. plans to announce on Tuesday that it has developed a way to eliminate the vast majority of DVD copying. The...

Gates: Consumer Anti-Spyware Tool Will Be Free

SAN FRANCISCO—Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed plans to roll out anti-virus and anti-spyware products for enterprise customers, but details on pricing and release dates remain...

Symantec Enhances Spyware Capture and Removal

Symantec this week officially joined the parade of security vendors taking on spyware in the enterprise, adding real-time monitoring and protection from spyware and...

How Much Security Will Microsoft Be Allowed?

Microsofts announcements today at the RSA conference are good news for Windows users, but one has to wonder if theyll really go through unchallenged. Much...