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Nov 19

Lame Mac Trojan limps into view

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Malware targets grumble-flick fans
Security researchers have uncovered a rare example of a Trojan that affects Mac PCs.…

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Oct 15

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday Includes New Rating Index

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Microsoft today released 11 software updates to fix at least 20 security flaws in its Windows operating systems and other software. Windows users can grab the latest updates from Microsoft Update or by turning on Automatic Updates. This month’s bundle of updates includes at least five fixes for security holes in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Web browser, as well as patches for at least four separate flaws in Microsoft Office, three affecting Microsoft Excel exclusively. The IE flaws impact both IE6 and IE7, but are more of a threat for users running IE on Windows 2000 or Windows XP systems. All told, nine of the vulnerabilities fixed this month earned “critical” ratings from Microsoft, meaning the software giant believes that criminals could leverage them to break into exposed systems with little or no help from the victim. October also is the first month Microsoft has detailed how each flaw fares on

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Oct 15

Controversial ad serving firm Adzilla pulls out of the US

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

‘We have stepped out for a little…’
Controversial behavioural advertising firm Adzilla has reportedly quit the US market. The move follows the resignation of chief exec Toby Gabriner.…

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