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• Hacker code could unleash Windows worm

  A hacker group released code designed to exploit a widespread Windows flaw, paving the way for a major worm attack, security researchers warned.

• Shades of Grey - hacking on the edge of the law

  Why is it that "Gray hat" hackers, neither corporate pros nor havoc wreakers, are increasingly falling on the wrong side of the law?

• Security group tackles vulnerability disclosure

  A security coalition has published draft guidelines for issuing bug alerts, a bid to temper a hot debate over when and how alerts should be released.

• Security hole in Windows 2000 servers

  Microsoft warned customers on Monday that a security hole in Windows 2000 and the company's Web server software is allowing online attackers to take control of corporate servers.

• Google a favourite among hackers too

  The world's favourite search engine is one of the handiest tools for hackers, said a security expert on Thursday.

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• Security hole in Windows 2000 servers

  Microsoft warned customers on Monday that a security hole in Windows 2000 and the company's Web server software is allowing online attackers to take control of corporate servers.

• Hacker code could unleash Windows worm

  A hacker group releases code designed to exploit a widespread Windows flaw, paving the way for a major worm attack as soon as this weekend, security researchers warn.

• Windows flaw opens PCs to attack

  A vulnerability in all versions of Windows could allow attackers to use a malicious Web site or HTML e-mail message to trap victims and take control of their PCs, warned Microsoft.

• UPDATE: New worm poised to unleash hell on MS

  A worm that takes advantage of what some security experts describe as the most widespread Windows flaw ever has started spreading, while new analysis has uncovered a time bomb in the worm's code poised to unleash a furious denial of service attack at Microsoft itself.

• Microsoft plugs second Passport hole

  The software giant fixes a flaw in its Passport online identity system that could have allowed an attacker to take over old Hotmail accounts.

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• Windows Server 2003 gets first patch

  Less than two months after launching its Windows Server 2003 operating system, Microsoft has released a security patch to fix a vulnerability that could let malicious sites run damaging code on the server.

• Microsoft moves beyond patches

  Conceding that its strategy of patching Windows holes as they emerge has not worked, Microsoft plans next week to outline a new security effort focused on what the company calls "securing the perimeter," a company executive said.

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