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The software giant eliminates the Windowsupdate.com address that the self-propagating MSBlast worm was set to attack.
New security problems highlight Microsoft's ongoing battle to keep its software - and its ambitious .Net strategy - safe from malicious hackers. Critics say the company treats bugs as a PR problem.
Software giant plans subscription service offering antivirus help, automatic computer check-ups.
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commentary Who takes the time and effort to pull off malicious stunts, like viruses, malware, worms, Trojans, or any other deliberately damaging actions? And why?
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Alarmist advice and unbacked claims by security software vendor Symantec has the Macintosh community up in arms.
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