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Indentity theft bill would let victims recive restitution

A bipartisan bill that would let victims of identity theft seek restitution for money and time they spent repairing their credit history was introduced on Tuesday in the Senate.

Adobe says Acrobat, Reader vulnerable to hacks

Adobe Systems Inc, whose software is used by millions of people to read documents sent over the Internet, said on Wednesday some of its programs contain yet-to-be-fixed flaws that make computers vulnerable to attack.

Hackers control PCs while users unaware

A few weeks ago Candace Locklear's office computer quietly started sending out dozens of instant messages with photos attached that were infected with malicious software.

Researchers say Sony software makes PCs vulnerable

Software included with high-end memory sticks sold by Sony Corp can make personal computers vulnerable to attack by computer hackers, according to researchers with two Internet security firms.

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Chinese Gov't Seeks Protection Against Spyware

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 offers Explorer patch ahead of schedule

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.

MSN Messenger Virus Targets Bank Data

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.

Sophisticated Virus Spreads through AIM Messenger

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 warns of critical security flaw

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 fixes Vulnerability in Mac OS

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.