Malware

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Sony BMG agreed to settle charges from the commission that it secretly installed software on users' computers that would monitor listening habits for marketing purposes, while also limiting the ability to play the music on certain devices and make copies.

Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, said that it is investigating a flaw in its Microsoft Word 2000 word processor that may allow remote users with malicious intent to take control of a user's computer.

China's Internet Information Center(CNNIC) announced Tuesday that it would strictly protect against Spyware that damages computer systems, forces computer users to visit web sites or collects account information without permission.

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday released a security patch to fix a critical hole in its Internet Explorer Web browser that the world's biggest software maker said could allow an attacker to take control of a user's computer.

A new virus that targets users of Microsoft's MSN Messenger program has been identified by researchers, threatening to steal users banking and personal data.

A new computer virus is spreading through AOL's Instant Messenger system (AIM), spreading malicious code more sophisticated than anything seen before, security researchers said.

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday released three security patches to fix holes in its Windows and Office software and warned one of the vulnerabilities was critical because it could allow an attacker to take over a user's computer.

Apple Computer, maker of niche computers and portable music players, issued updates for its Mac OS X operating system on Tuesday, fixing 26 errors and vulnerabilities.