Microsoft estimates spyware is responsible for half of all PC crashes

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Navistar Crashes Into Estimates

Navistar Crashes Into Estimates 05/20/2004 12:56 PM
The company serves up reasonable fare and gets pummeled anyway.

Microsoft tracking people responsible
for Worm Attacks against Computer Users

Microsoft tracking people responsible
for Worm Attacks against Computer Users 05/03/2004 09:29 AM

Microsoft Beats Estimates

Microsoft Beats Estimates 04/23/2004 12:08 PM
Kiplinger Apr 23 2004 3:42PM GMT

Merrill Raises Microsoft Estimates

Merrill Raises Microsoft Estimates 04/23/2004 02:48 PM
Business Week Apr 23 2004 6:35PM GMT

Microsoft revenue beats quarterly
estimates

Microsoft revenue beats quarterly
estimates 07/22/2004 04:27 PM
Buoyed by strong PC sales, Microsoft posts better-than-expected revenue for the quarter that ended in June.

Microsoft Crashes Anti-Spam Party

Microsoft Crashes Anti-Spam Party 12/22/2003 11:22 AM
MCPmag.com Dec 22 2003 10:16AM ET

Re: Microsoft ASN.1 (Half a sploit)

Re: Microsoft ASN.1 (Half a sploit) 02/16/2004 01:30 PM
K-OTiK Security (Feb 15 2004)

Re: Microsoft ASN.1 (Half a sploit)

Re: Microsoft ASN.1 (Half a sploit) 02/19/2004 06:15 PM
Joshua Levitsky (Feb 18 2004)

Microsoft half fixes serious IE vuln

Microsoft half fixes serious IE vuln 07/02/2004 12:57 PM
The Register Jul 2 2004 5:20PM GMT

RE: ISS Security Rip: Microsoft ASN.1
(Half a sploit)

RE: ISS Security Rip: Microsoft ASN.1
(Half a sploit) 02/13/2004 10:28 PM
kradhatman_at_hushmail.com (Feb 13 2004)

Re: ISS Security Rip: Microsoft ASN.1
(Half a sploit)

Re: ISS Security Rip: Microsoft ASN.1
(Half a sploit) 02/17/2004 01:04 PM
Valdis.Kletnieks_at_vt.edu (Feb 15 2004)

Gizmo Guy: Google engineer is
half-Indiana Jones, half-mad scientist

Gizmo Guy: Google engineer is
half-Indiana Jones, half-mad scientist 01/05/2005 08:40 AM
Saratoganews.com - Wed Jan 5, 11:39 am GMT

Microsoft: Virtual PC 7 Delayed Until
"Second Half Of 2004"

Microsoft: Virtual PC 7 Delayed Until
"Second Half Of 2004" 05/12/2004 01:11 AM
Due to longer-than-expected development and testing. By Brad Gibson, Mac Observer (via MyAppleMenu)

Microsoft confirms WinXP 64 first half
of 2005

Microsoft confirms WinXP 64 first half
of 2005 07/29/2004 01:29 PM
MICROSOFT CONFIRMED today that the 64-bit version of Windows XP for Extended Systems is tied to the first service pack for Windows Server 2003, and will now ship in the first half of 2005. The firm said that SP1 for Windows Server 2003 will focus on security, performance and reliability. The reason for the delay is, according to Microsoft, because the development cycle is "driven by quality with a focus on the needs of customers, rather than an arbitrary date".

Never Equals A Year And A Half For Opera
On Microsoft

Never Equals A Year And A Half For Opera
On Microsoft 08/31/2004 11:02 PM
The Feature Sep 1 2004 2:44AM GMT

im liking this ny times ombudsm...ur,
public editor. half the newspaper should
be bs reporting and the other half
should be used to deconstruct the
articles

im liking this ny times ombudsm...ur,
public editor. half the newspaper should
be bs reporting and the other half
should be used to deconstruct the
articles 01/05/2004 06:08 AM
we will see if they quit misrepresenting Dean remarks .. finally comments .. weighed in

nytimes.com/2004/01/04/weekinreview/04bott.html
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Microsoft and Spyware

Microsoft and Spyware 08/13/2004 12:30 PM
My older, wiser brother Steve points out: "Although Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides fixes for many of Internet Explorer's persistent security flaws, it does little or nothing about spyware, where "free" software adds code to your system that can capture keystrokes, monitor e-mail and IM traffic, and send the resulting data back to the invader's home base without your knowledge."

Check for spyware first, says Microsoft

Check for spyware first, says Microsoft 09/03/2004 11:23 PM
thestar.com.my Sep 4 2004 3:17AM GMT

Microsoft to Battle Spyware

Microsoft to Battle Spyware 05/13/2004 04:57 AM
Microsoft says the upcoming release of Windows XP Service Pack 2 will make it much harder to sneak deceptive software onto users' computers. Is it game over for spyware authors? By Amit Asaravala.

TMO Scoop - Microsoft: Virtual PC 7
Delayed Until 'Second Half of 2004'

TMO Scoop - Microsoft: Virtual PC 7
Delayed Until 'Second Half of 2004' 05/11/2004 08:49 PM
Mac Observer May 12 2004 0:44AM GMT

Microsoft: Spyware Could Bungle Update

Microsoft: Spyware Could Bungle Update 09/02/2004 05:24 PM
Forbes Sep 2 2004 9:29PM GMT

Microsoft reveals its spyware plans

Microsoft reveals its spyware plans 03/19/2005 03:23 AM

Does Microsoft Alone Own the Giant
Spyware Code?

Does Microsoft Alone Own the Giant
Spyware Code? 12/19/2004 03:01 PM
There's a (not-so) silent partner that says it co-owns the anti-spyware code and definition updates that Microsoft purchased this week. Sunbelt Software Distribution had cemented a deal with Giant Corporation Software before Microsoft bought the company.

Microsoft update and spyware conflict

Microsoft update and spyware conflict 09/06/2004 03:34 AM
iafrica.com Sep 6 2004 7:34AM GMT

Microsoft Launches Into Anti-Spyware

Microsoft Launches Into Anti-Spyware 01/07/2005 12:15 AM
Digital Connect News Jan 7 2005 3:42AM GMT

Spyware interferes with Microsoft patch

Spyware interferes with Microsoft patch 09/06/2004 10:42 AM
CNN Sep 6 2004 2:33PM GMT

Microsoft: scan for spyware before
downloading SP2

Microsoft: scan for spyware before
downloading SP2 09/05/2004 09:38 AM

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Installed spyware can lead to computer freezes Network World staff, Network World Microsoft last week warned Windows XP users to scour their systems for spyware before downloading Service Pack 2. An Associated Press report quoted Microsoft executives saying some spyware could cause computers to freeze upon installation. Spyware, which typically attaches to downloaded software such as file-sharing programs, tracks behavior, triggers popup ads and can otherwise cause computer problems. Programs such as Ad-Aware and SpySweeper…

Microsoft Takes On Spyware with Beta

Microsoft Takes On Spyware with Beta 01/06/2005 11:27 AM
As expected, Microsoft has released a new beta of recently acquired GIANT Software's anti-spyware software to the public via its Web site. The company also announced that it expects to release a beta version of a new antivirus tool next Tuesday, which is based on technology acquired from GeCAD in 2003.

Microsoft to debut first anti-spyware
app

Microsoft to debut first anti-spyware
app 01/05/2005 08:15 AM

Microsoft sets sights on spyware

Microsoft sets sights on spyware 12/19/2004 02:53 PM
Windows users could soon be paying for Microsoft software that keeps their machine free of spyware.

Half-male, half-female, all crab

Half-male, half-female, all crab 06/17/2005 03:35 PM
David Pescovitz: Fishermen caught a crab in the lower Chesapeake Bay that's literally half male, half female. Among other differences, male blue crabs have deep blue claws while females' claw tips look like they were painted with red nail polish. The fishermen noticed that this particular crab had one of each. Researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science say that the condition, known as bilateral gynandromorphism, is caused by a "chromosomal mishap." Studying the rare animal could increase understanding of crab sexual development and breeding behavior. From the Washington Post:

Before turning over the crab to the scientists, (boat captain David) Johnson and other watermen conducted their own experiment into its sex life, with bewildering results. They dropped a female crab, which was just about ready to mate, into its tank.

First, the half-and-half crab cradled the female under his legs, as a male crab would do in preparation for mating.

Then, the crab seemed to lose interest in the female and let her go, Johnson said.

Then a day later . . .

"He ate half of her," Johnson said.

Link to Washington Post article, L ink to Virginia Institute press release (Thanks, Vann Hall!)

Microsoft releases anti-spyware tool

Microsoft releases anti-spyware tool 02/01/2005 09:47 PM

Microsoft has released an application to help users resist viruses and spyware.

Giant step for Microsoft spyware killer

Giant step for Microsoft spyware killer 01/05/2005 11:15 AM
Software maker's first antispyware application is nearly ready for action. It could be released this week.

Microsoft To Unveil Anti-Spyware Beta

Microsoft To Unveil Anti-Spyware Beta 01/05/2005 02:03 PM
Enterprise Windows I.T. Jan 5 2005 5:08PM GMT

Microsoft has released some anti-spyware
software

Microsoft has released some anti-spyware
software 01/06/2005 07:50 PM
Microsoft Security Spy Center .. get it here

microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321cd7a2-6a57-4c5 7-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&DisplayLang=en
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Microsoft (At Last) to Enter
Anti-Spyware Market

Microsoft (At Last) to Enter
Anti-Spyware Market 12/17/2004 06:29 PM
On Thursday, Microsoft revealed its plan to purchase relatively unknown anti-spyware vendor Giant Company Software, based in New York City, for an undisclosed amount.

Check for spyware before installing SP2
warns Microsoft

Check for spyware before installing SP2
warns Microsoft 09/06/2004 05:04 AM
PC Pro Sep 6 2004 9:28AM GMT

Microsoft Warns Users About Spyware
Impact

Microsoft Warns Users About Spyware
Impact 09/04/2004 10:35 AM

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Internet Week reports that while Microsoft is working to “protect” users from viruses and spyware, there is little it can do for those that are already affected. It is great to see Microsoft take an active stance regarding spyware and virus removal, but how about spending some those billions on the mainstream media so that the non-techies have a chance to learn that Service Pack 2 even exists. Most people I deal with don’t even…

Sneak Peek At Microsoft Anti-Spyware

Sneak Peek At Microsoft Anti-Spyware 01/03/2005 09:59 PM

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