Microsoft Plans Five ‘Critical’ Security Updates For Windows, Explorer

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Microsoft said Thursday that it plans to release eight software updates for the Windows operating system and Internet Explorer Web browser to patch security holes, five of which the company described as "critical."Microsoft said it plans to release the updates on April 8. PC users can determine if they need ...

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Worm sleeps to avoid detection

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

The latest mass-mailing worm, Atak, hides by going to sleep when it suspects that antivirus software is trying to detect it. Atak was first discovered Monday. Although antivirus companies do not expect it to cause much damage, they say it will be a nuisance because it can generate a ...

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