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  • Microsoft "solves" hacking mystery

    The software giant claims new information in a mysterious mass hack shows the problem isn't faulty Windows 2000 server software--it's your bad passwords.

  • Microsoft to hackers: Don't publish code

    The software giant criticises security firms and independent programmers who release sample programs to compromise computer systems.

  • Lindows CEO funds Xbox hacking contest

    Michael Robertson, CEO of software company Lindows, has revealed himself as the formerly anonymous donor of US$200,000 in prize money in a contest to translate the Linux operating system to Microsoft's Xbox video game console.

  • Outlook Express flaw speeds hacking

    A flaw in Microsoft's bundled e-mail client could allow an online vandal to take control of a victim's computer by sending a specially formatted e-mail.

  • Microsoft career site hacked

    Add one more entry to Microsoft's growing list of security headaches.

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  • PC army tackles Xbox security code

    A growing army of PC owners is hoping to use the power of the masses to crack the main security code of Microsoft's Xbox and claim $100,000 in the process.

  • Lindows CEO funds Xbox hacking contest

    Michael Robertson, CEO of software company Lindows, has revealed himself as the formerly anonymous donor of US$200,000 in prize money in a contest to translate the Linux operating system to Microsoft's Xbox video game console.

  • Windows XP gets Wi-Fi security upgrade

    Microsoft has updated its XP operating system so network managers will be able to assign each user with a separate encryption key.

  • Microsoft's security chief gets serious

    Scott Charney's carreer has taken him from prosecutor in Bronx County to vice chairman of the President's Critical Infrastructure Protection Board. Now he's literally looking for trouble as Microsoft's chief security strategist.

  • Group ditches bid to crack Xbox code

    A computing project has abandoned its effort to crack the main security code for Microsoft's Xbox video game console.

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