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Article | 2/12/2004 Microsoft releases patch to plug IE vulnerability
As expected, Microsoft Wednesday released an out-of-cycle security bulletin and patch designed to fix a critical hole in the Internet Explorer Web bro...
Article | 11/11/2004 Microsoft issues one fix in monthly security update
In sharp contrast to last month's barrage of critical patches, Microsoft on Tuesday offered up just one "important" fix for users to implement in its ...
Article | 23/08/2004 New Download.Ject worm variant appears
Users who have not yet installed the three out-of-cycle patches contained in Microsoft's July 30 security bulletin MS04-25 now have another reason to ...
Article | 2/08/2004 Microsoft releases patch for three critical holes in IE
Microsoft on Friday released an out-of-cycle patch to fix three critical and previously disclosed holes in Internet Explorer. The company also releas...
Article | 6/07/2004 New Lovegate worm spreading: McAfee
A new version of the Lovegate worm has begun infecting computers worldwide, according to a statement from antivirus firm McAfee.
Article | 28/06/2004 Microsoft urges patch application to fight IIS threat
Microsoft is telling systems administrators to make sure they have installed a previously announced patch to guard against security problems currently...
Article | 10/05/2004 Sasser outbreak shows need for quick patch response
The Sasser worm outbreak, which disrupted operations at some businesses but left most virtually untouched, highlighted the difference a good vulnerabi...
Article | 29/01/2004 Standard virus protection best way to fight Mydoom
Companies that are following recommended practices relating to secure e-mail use should be largely protected against the Mydoom virus and its variants...
Article | 13/11/2003 Study finds job sites tend to share information freely
Job seekers who go to online sites seeking employment run a considerable risk of having their confidential information improperly sold, shared or used...
Article | 15/08/2003 Microsoft patch process called into question
Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Update patch management program has a critical shortcoming that in some cases could fool users into thinking their systems a...
Article | 4/06/2003 Bookseller Expands its Reach With Integrated Internet Platform
Since it first opened its doors in 1920, Oxford Bookstore, a small bookshop in the heart of Calcutta's business district, has been a favorite destinat...
Article | 19/04/2002 New variant of Klez worm detected
A new variant of a worm that takes advantage of vulnerabilities in unpatched Microsoft Internet Explorer and Outlook Express software is spreading in ...
Article | 9/01/2002 Microsoft investigating alleged flaw in IE browser
Microsoft Corp. said it's investigating an alleged flaw in recent versions of its Internet Explorer (IE) browser software that could allow attackers t...
Article | 7/01/2002 Microsoft urges Passport users to install IE patch
Microsoft has sent out e-mail notifications to nearly 200 million Passport users during the past month urging them to install a patch released nearly ...
Article | 5/11/2001 Routers could become targets of DOS attacks
Denial-of-service attacks that target and use misconfigured network routing equipment pose an "imminent and real threat" to Internet security, accordi...

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