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Sony rootkit prompts office clampdown on CD use
Date: 11/14/05
Keywords: software
IT departments are reacting to a new threat: users bringing CDs to work that can introduce rootkit-like software to their systems.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5951177.html
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Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'
Date: 11/13/05
Keywords: security
Update planned for security tools to detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when some music CDs are played.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5949041.html
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FAQ: Sony's 'rootkit' CDs
Date: 11/11/05
Keywords: virus
Sony's copy protection could help hide new viruses on a PC. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5946760.html
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Sony halts production of 'rootkit' CDs
Date: 11/11/05
Keywords: technology, virus
Decision to suspend manufacture of music CDs with the copy-protection tool comes after viruses exploited the technology.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5946825.html
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RealNetworks issues critical patch
Date: 11/11/05
Keywords: no keywords
Fix addresses flaws that could allow remote attacks and infections of malicious code on PCs and Macs.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5946789.html
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Bank customers willing to pay for online security
Date: 11/11/05
Keywords: no keywords
Amid concerns over online fraud, consumers are willing to shell out extra fees to feel safer, poll shows.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5946634.html
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Tsunami 'hacker' keeps security job
Date: 11/11/05
Keywords: security
Conviction under the U.K. Computer Misuse Act hasn't stopped Daniel Cuthbert from working for a tech security company.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5946271.html
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New Windows Trojan causes confusion
Date: 11/11/05
Keywords: software, virus, antivirus
Trend Micro initially reported that it spotted a Trojan horse that exploits the latest Windows flaw, but the antivirus software maker isn't sure anymore.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/New+Windows+Trojan+causes+confusion/2100-1009_22-5945604.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn
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New Windows Trojan causes confusion
Date: 11/11/05
Keywords: no keywords
Trend Micro initially reported that it spotted a Trojan horse that exploits the latest Windows flaw, but now it's not so sure.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5945604.html
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Court puts clamp on alleged spyware ring
Date: 11/11/05
Keywords: spyware
Operation that allegedly bundled spyware with free downloads is temporarily shut down by a court at the FTC's request.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Court+puts+clamp+on+alleged+spyware+ring/2100-1009_22-5945047.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn
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Court puts clamp on alleged spyware ring
Date: 11/11/05
Keywords: spyware
Operation that allegedly bundled spyware with free downloads is temporarily shut down by a court at the FTC's request.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5945047.html
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'Bots' for Sony CD software spotted online
Date: 11/10/05
Keywords: no keywords
Trojan horses use controversial tool from copy-protected albums to hide on hard drives and take over computers.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/%27Bots%27+for+Sony+CD+software+spotted+online/2100-1009_22-5944643.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn
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'Bots' for Sony CD software spotted online
Date: 11/10/05
Keywords: no keywords
Trojan horses use controversial tool from copy-protected albums to hide on hard drives and take over computers.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5944643.html
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Spyware spat makes small print a big issue
Date: 11/10/05
Keywords: software, spyware
Surveillance software maker uses product download agreement to bar download by anti-spyware companies, raising legal questions.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Spyware+spat+makes+small+print+a+big+issue/2100-1009_22-5944208.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn
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Spyware spat makes small print a big issue
Date: 11/10/05
Keywords: software, spyware
Surveillance software maker uses product download agreement to bar download by anti-spyware companies, raising legal questions.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5944208.html
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Feds mull regulation of quantum computers
Date: 11/10/05
Keywords: no keywords
Quantum computers don't exist outside the lab. But an export control committee is already talking about them.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Feds+mull+regulation+of+quantum+computers/2100-1009_22-5942445.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn
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Feds mull regulation of quantum computers
Date: 11/10/05
Keywords: no keywords
Quantum computers don't exist outside the lab. But an export control committee is already talking about them.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5942445.html
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Stolen PC holds sensitive consumer data
Date: 11/09/05
Keywords: no keywords
Machine stolen in October from credit monitoring service has ID information on 3,600 consumers.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Stolen+PC+holds+sensitive+consumer+data/2100-1009_22-5942424.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn
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Antivirus firms target Sony 'rootkit'
Date: 11/09/05
Keywords: software, security
Some security companies say Sony's copy-protection software is merely a pest, others say it is more onerous than that.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Antivirus+firms+target+Sony+%27rootkit%27/2100-1009_22-5942265.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn
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Google phishing scam promises a $400 windfall
Date: 11/09/05
Keywords: google
Aims to trick unsuspecting surfers into giving up credit card data by saying they've won a $400 prize from search giant Google.
Source: http://news.zdnet.com/Google+phishing+scam+promises+a+%24400+windfall/2100-1009_22-5940682.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn