Microsoft Warns Spyware Could Foul Up System
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Microsoft said some spyware could cause computers to freeze up upon installation of the SP2 update. Microsoft recommends that users clean their PCs of spyware and back up their data before
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Microsoft describes unpatched flaw that could corrupt PC memory and allow intruders.
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Though Microsoft&#39;s new security update package is all about protecting systems from worms, viruses and spyware, it can&#39;t do much about what&#39;s already on computersâand that could pose a problem.
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Microsoft plans to block access to some features by unlicensed versions of OS.
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If you have spyware installed on your computer system and you update your operating system with the latest Windows XP Service pack 2 (SP2) update, your computer could possibly freeze.
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Who tests the testers? Microsoft's Windows Defender has once again come under criticism for alleged shortcomings in blocking invasive spyware applications.â¦
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Microsoft Corp. disclosed plans Thursday to offer frustrated users of its Windows software new tools within 30 days to remove spyware programs secretly running on computers. But it might cost extra in coming months.
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Microsoft has warned of seven newly found flaws in its software that could allow an attacker to steal data and take over a personal computer running the Windows operating system.
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With viruses, worms, spyware, spam and phishing, running a computer this year -- especially one with Windows -- has often been a colossal headache. -Rob Pegoraro
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Company announced Thursday that it is giving away software designed to help protect Windows users from spyware, prompting analysts to suggest that the company would eventually enter the market for computer security software. -The Washington Post
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Microsoft Corp. MSFT.O warned Windows  users on Tuesday of two new "critical"-rated security flaws in  its software that could allow attackers to take control of a  computer and delete or copy information.
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If you haven't updated your Windows computer in more than one year, you could be subjected to a barrage of unwanted adware.
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Though Microsoft Corp.'s new security update package is all about protecting systems from worms, viruses and spyware, it can't do much about what's already on computers - and that could pose a problem.
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Microsoft said it plans to offer tools based on Giant&#39;s technology that will help protect Windows PCs from spyware and other deceptive software.
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A security researcher warned today that there are ways the sleek device could potentially be compromised.
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A false positive in company's antivirus products leads to quarantine or deletion of some Windows users' copies of explorer.exe.
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A legal row over software ownership could hinder Microsoft&#39;s ability to offer products based on technology from its latest acquisition, anti-spyware company Giant Company Software.