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Microsoft says Windows flaw could bring worm attack

Microsoft fixed a critical bug in its Windows operating system Thursday, saying that it is being exploited by online criminals and that it could eventually be used in a widespread "worm" attack.

posted by ITworld staff | News | Security | Windows | 10/23/08 at 1:15 pm | Microsoft, patch, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


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Microsoft to rush out emergency Windows patch

Microsoft will rush out an emergency security patch for Windows users on Thursday.

posted by ITworld staff | News | Windows | 10/23/08 at 8:55 am | Microsoft, patch, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


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Exploit code loose for six-month-old Windows bug

Microsoft Thursday acknowledged that exploit code is circulating for a vulnerability it acknowledged six months ago, but has yet to patch.

posted by ITworld staff | News | Security | Windows | 10/10/08 at 2:33 pm | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP


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Converting Event Log Files

Three ways to convert older EVT event logs into the newer EVTX format.

posted by Mitch Tulloch | Tip | Windows | 09/05/08 at 2:40 pm | event logs, Mitch Tulloch, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008


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