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Microsoft releases monthly security fixes
News Microsoft released its first monthly security update on Wednesday, following a new schedule that attempts to ease the load on overburdened system administrators.
Critical fixes for Windows, Office coming
News Microsoft plans to issue three security alerts next week, two for its operating system and one for its Office productivity suite.
Tags: PC security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, windows alerts
Worm baits hook with hints of Pope plot
News New pest, which poses as a breaking news alert about the death of John Paul II among other guises, can disable security software.
Tags: PC security, Viruses and worms
'Obama worm' probably a student prank, experts say
News Worm that spreads via USB drives and network shares and only displays picture of president once a week, appears to be more of a nuisance than a real threat, security watchers say.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Federal Government, Malware, Security, Worm, Trend Micro Inc., USB Flash Drive, Computer, Internet Worm, network
Internet worm exploits Windows vulnerability
News Security hole in Windows that Microsoft released patch for last month is being exploited by worm and bots, Redmond says.
Tags: Network security, Viruses and worms, PC security, Microsoft Corp., Malware, Security, Worm, Computer, Server, IRC server
New variant of Conficker worm circulates
News New variant of Conficker opens backdoor on infected machines that an attacker could use to install malicious programs later.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Data security, PC security, Microsoft Windows, Variant, Microsoft Corp., Malware, Worm, IP, USB Flash Drive
Conficker infected critical hospital equipment, expert says
News Hundreds of PCs and medical devices at hospitals in the U.S. were found to be infected with the Conficker worm recently, a security expert says.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Access Control, removable storage, computer, SCADA, Hospital, Worker, Marcus Sachs, network, Microsoft Windows
Hybris tops Central Command March virus charts
News Although February was dominated by the much-publicized Anna K worm, March returned to normal, according to the latest virus reports chart from Central Command.
Police question man over Slammer worm
News Czech police have questioned a former member of the 29A virus writers club over the Internet worm Slammer.
Tags: Viruses and worms
Critical patch coming for Windows Media Player
News Monthly patch program will include seven bulletins for flaws in Windows and other Microsoft products.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Network security, Security Management
'Judge' found Downunder
News A virus - which infected a large number of French corporations in March this year - has made its way to Australian shores, laying down its heavy handed tactics on at least one corporation.
Patches on the way for Windows flaws
News Microsoft says it will plug six holes in the operating system in its upcoming monthly bulletin.
Tags: Security, Microsoft Windows
Sri Lankan hackers release political virus
News Hackers fighting on behalf of the Sri-Lankan Muslim population have released an Internet worm that spreads by e-mailing itself to everyone in an infected PC's Outlook address book.
New MyDoom offers 'how to' details
News "It's like they wanted to help us, which is weird," one security expert says of the latest bizarre twist in the worm's development.
Tags: Viruses and worms
Microsoft issues patch for WMF vulnerability
News The "critical" fix is part of seven security bulletins in the software maker's monthly update.
Tags: Data security, windows alerts
