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  • Hackers look to hide communications

    Hackers intent on anonymously sending data across the Internet have a new tool.

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • Game server flaw poses attack threat

    Multiplayer game servers that let players attack each other in virtual worlds could be the latest tool for hackers to digitally attack other computers on the Internet, a security firm said Thursday.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • You've been hacked: How to prevent future attacks

    You've discovered that your system has been compromised, and you've taken the initial steps to recover. Now it's time to defend yourself.

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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.

  • Is IE emptying your bank account?

    Internet Explorer is broken, and the bad guys know it. As you type, criminal hackers could be recording your bank login and password information. Robert offers some tips for staying safe online.

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