Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws

Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws
Ted Bridis, The Associated Press 2004-02-10

Microsoft Corp. warned customers Tuesday about unusually serious security problems with its Windows software that could let hackers quietly break into their computers to steal files, delete data or eavesdrop on sensitive information.

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-11
Anonymous (3 replies)

So how long for a worm... ...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-13
Mac User (1 replies)

Every day I thank my Mac for "being there."...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

The reason your "Mac" is so safe is because no one uses them to make it worth hacking. Cheers....

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-13
Anonymous (2 replies)

Probably won't be long now... I'm always on top of my Windows update, but then again, it dosen't sound like that really matters anymore... Hopefully M$FT fixed the bug this time, but I hold no real confidence in them anymore, I haven't really for years. That's why I typically use Windows for my gami...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

Let me see if I got this straight. We PAY $$$ for a beta version; our business enterprises get awesome security holes; electrical nets, and water works are vulnerable. Gates and 18,000 insiders become millionaires, and Gates gets a KBE. &Yah, thats right. And American enterprise is following Gates' ...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
root

Right on! Windows is a "game system" not a real "operating system". Wintendo. Have you heard of http://www.transgaming.com/showthread.php?news=67

What distro do you use?...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

Cool a way to fill my time...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-13
Anonymous

Get a Unix OS ! Adios Windows....

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-13
Anonymous

It'd be nice if you posted the url or other way to access the patch.

Duhh!...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous (5 replies)

This article was posted on Comcast.net. The photo showed the user with a Macintosh Powerbook. For information, macs have never been subject to the kind of problems that Windows faces every day. 70000 plus virus definitions versus zero for Mac OS X. Not that they cannot be written, but, it is min...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

so all 10 mac os users are safe............

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous (2 replies)

If I were a virus writer, I'd chose Windows. Why, pure numbers, why waste time on what 5% of the computers or the other 95%. More bang for your buck! If the numbers were the other way around we would all be trying to stop the virues and hackers from attacking our Macs. ...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

Five percent. True. But it's a happy five percent....

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Dick T (1 replies)

Well said. Contrary to the Mac mystique, it too is vunerable to viruses, however with LESS than 3% of the market, and if you are a hacker trying to make a statement, who cares?

I use Mac and Windows Pentiums in my graphics business. In a deadline crunch, use a Windows machine. If dwaddle time is ...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Firefly

Well said. I've had my share of "Mac attacks", though they are not usually in the form of malicious code. Rather from applications that cannot keep up with the speed or features of WinPC or UNIX applications.

Oh yeah, can I get frieswith that Mac?...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

yes you are correct, mac os x is a excellant os, but let everyone else keep using the flawed windows os. because if everyone switches, then these dam hackers will focus on viruss for unix based os. the reason why there are no threats to mac os x is not that they can not be made, but the 2-3 % of com...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

Macs crash. And yes that includes your beloved OS X. There are infact viruses for macs, just not that many. I like the OS X GUI but I hate the fact that I cant go a day without something crashing or unexpectedly quiting. I'll take my linux over mac/windows any day. And remember boys and girls, MS ow...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

It's just that there is not much hardware or software that is compatible with Mac. Also, macs are more expensive and the hardware that is Mac compatible is difficult to find....

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
mkitch (at) comcast (dot) net [email concealed] (1 replies)

This really pisses me off. When is MS going to get their act together? I am so fed up with trying to fix what MS releases as "thier lastest and greatest OS". It seems that their only motivation is to release software that makes them money and the heck with security of companies trying to grow their ...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
adroc007 (at) comcast (dot) net [email concealed]

I switched to a mac G5 with OS X Panther system. No flaws

and no problems with system in a year now. I would never go back to Bill Gates windows even if that was all that was left to use on this planet......

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous (1 replies)

They knew about this six months ago and are just now announcing it? Sounds like money to me....

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

well its not like they are gonna say "we've got this security problem...but we're not exactly sure how to fix it."

if it took them 6 months to actually come up with the fix...think of how many worms could have been written in that time for that security hole. but i agree...windows should get its...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

Doesnt it make you wonder microsoft doesnt CHECK their code before they issue the final edition? that way we wouldnt have Windows 98 Sevice pack 49......

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
WINFUDGE

wow, Windows ME and 98 arent covered... hmm, maybe thats because ME is 98 sevice pack "get it fucking right you retarded cocks!" (accually its 6.0..., check for your self) sorry about the cussing, but you have to admit, why couldnt they have eliminated known problems and double checked protions of i...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

To bad for microsoft, sounds like Mac is the way to go....

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Novell, Linux, Admin (2 replies)

Way to go Bill just another problem with your weak OS. MY Mac or my Linux workstations have no problems. I hope companies wise up and dump there Microcrap. The day that happens we will all be better off........

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Network Administrator

It is a false perception that other operating systems or software do not have problems. As an example, see this http://www.securityfocus.com/bid. Last month, the Linux kernel was found to have multiple vulnerabilities (http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8233). But, you don't here that reported in the ...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

THEIR - some of you guys don't know how to spell - its bad for your credibility.

EVERY OS has its problems. MS was lucky to keep this quiet for so long....

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous (1 replies)

This is totally unacceptable.We should all switch to mac.Greed,greed,greed.................

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

Have you ever had a moment where you just say out loud at your desk, "Man, I love this computer?"

Find out what it's like.

Go MAC.

Two weeks and you'll be hooked for life.

Really?

Would this face lie?...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Myself of course

ok well im wondering if microsoft could have told us about it and told us some prevention ways HELLO!!!!!!! but i aslo wonder if there is some under the table money that might be goin around who knows im not sayin anything for certain considering this is my opinion and could be totally wrong.

co...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

Billy Boy strikes again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

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Stop Whining! 2004-02-14
TJ (1 replies)

I'm always amazed by the typical responses to these technology issues (whining). No one seems to understand, if humans make it, humans can break it. It will always be a cat and mouse game. Do some research and you'll find ALL other operating systems and/or software has vulnerabilities. It stands to ...

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Stop Whining! 2004-02-14
Anonymous

Great post!

You'd think it was difficult updating.

Could not believe some of the replies here.

Stop whining....

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

Ok, we all know the story of Big Bad Microsoft. I enjoy dealing with other OS's (I deal with Linux and Sun @ work) but for my money, Microsoft puts out some good work. They are the company every little hack shop digs their claws into to come up with a bug/security flaw so they can get their name i...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
IT GUY

More job security for us IT guys/girls. Thanks Bill!...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

Sounds like Bill should consider buying eEye to bug check for M$....

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My MAC has never been sick a day in its life. 2004-02-14
W. A. Heisler

Okay, now people look at me like I have three heads because I own a Macintosh because . . .

A. I have never had to crack the case open every other week to add some card.

B. I don't tremble at the thought of opening emails from people I don't know.

C. My MAC still thinks a "Virus" is something o...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Lust!

What do you expect. We are all just humans. Flawed and imperfect people creating imperfect devices. Dah. Its all about money. Lust for power, money, and the promotion of self. I'll stop there. But the list goes on & on....

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
TJ

It is surprising the alarmist reporting of this article.

For example, ""This is one of the most serious Microsoft vulnerabilities ever released," said Marc Maiffret of eEye Digital Security Inc. of Aliso Viejo, Calif., which discovered the new Windows flaws. "The breadth of systems affected is pr...

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Microsoft warns consumers about major Windows security flaws 2004-02-14
Anonymous

So, I am getting the sense everyone is blaming Microsoft (Bill Gates) for the hackers, virus spreaders and the like. Guess no one has a real answer on how to stop these idiots so we have to point the finger at someone. Why not microsoft. They make the Windows operating system. Most of the U.S. P...

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