Previous Security Advisories
MS Downplays Windows Hacking Wave
September 9, 2002
Microsoft has updated their advisory regarding the ‘mysterious’ hacking attacks that have been reportedly taking over numerous Windows systems. It now claims that no new security vulnerabilities were being exploited; instead, Windows 2000 systems with weak or no administrator passwords were targeted in a coordinated attack. The malware installed on compromised systems seems to be […]
Windows Systems Hit by Unusual Attacks
September 5, 2002
A vague alert issued by MS Product Support Services warns that the company has been tracking a new rash of hacking activity targeting Windows XP and 2000 servers. Victims have experienced modified security policies on the domain controller, which prevent legitimate users from logging on to a network. In addition, a trojan application named taskmngr.exe […]
Windows XP Service Pack 1 Released
September 2, 2002
The final release of Windows XP Service Pack 1 is now available for download by the general public. SP1 is a cumulative update containing all previously released security and bug fixes, as well as patches for new issues. In accordance with an anti-trust agreement between Microsoft and the Department of Justice, it also includes tools […]
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