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Avira antivirus upgrade wreaks 'catastrophic' havoc on Windows PCs
German security firm Avira yesterday issued a service pack for its antivirus software that crippled an unknown number of Windows machines, with one customer calling the gaffe "catastrophic" to his company.
By Gregg Keizer | 16 May, 2012 06:07
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Microsoft boots Chinese firm for leaking Windows exploit
Microsoft on Thursday identified a Chinese security partner as the source of a leak last March in its highly restricted vulnerability information-sharing program.
By Gregg Keizer | 04 May, 2012 21:05
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Down but not out: Conficker camouflages new Windows infections
Windows PCs infected with Conficker are more likely to be compromised by other malware because the worm masks those secondary infections and makes those machines easier to exploit, a security expert said.
By Gregg Keizer | 30 April, 2012 20:46
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Mac security software sales jump after Flashback infections make news
Sales of Mac security software have jumped since the news broke last week about a massive malware infection of Apple computers, according to application statistics and some antivirus vendors.
By Gregg Keizer | 12 April, 2012 05:53
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Free tool detects Flashback Mac malware pestilence
A Mac developer has posted a tool that detects a Flashback malware infection on Apple's computers.
By Gregg Keizer | 10 April, 2012 06:35
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