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Microsoft researchers are scratching their heads over a recent outbreak of attacks on Windows 2000 servers. Microsoft Product Support Services (PSS) has warned system administrators to watch out for Trojan horses and certain irregularities in their networks. MS thinks the attacks are the works of hackers rather than worms.
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NEWS
Overprivilege problem prompts patches (eWeek)
Microsoft's patch police are working on several fixes for interactive Windows desktop services that run with problematically high privileges. Those privileges could leave systems open to attacks that could hand the keys of machines to attackers. Microsoft was alerted to the issue when a British security expert published a white paper last month that called the problem an "unfixable" flaw in the Microsoft Win32 API.
NEWS
Office 11 beta invites go out (Wininformant)
The invitations have gone out -- Microsoft has sent them to potential beta testers who will kick the tires of Office 11. This version is slated for public consumption in mid-2003.
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WIN2000 TALK RADIO
MS Certification: What's it worth?
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LIVE WEBCAST
Protecting sensitive data with .NET Server
Who: Roberta Bragg, author
When: Sept. 19 at 2:00 p.m. EDT (18:00 GMT)
Security expert Roberta Bragg explains new security features in Windows.NET Server that will prevent the loss of data encrypted by Windows 2000 Encrypting File System (EFS).
THE MISSING LINK
Martha Stewart buff cooks up fan site
If you're one of those people who would love to see a "Martha Stewart Prison" collection of bunk linens, jail cell accessories and other fashions that help "complete a sentence," then you won't like this site. SaveMartha.com has gone online to try and rescue the harried homemaker's ripped reputation, which has taken a bigger beating than egg whites being prepared for a meringue that goes atop a summery lemon chiffon pie. The site lets fans encourage Martha, read pro-Martha stories (like homemade, never-canned chicken soup for the Martha-loving soul) and shop in the Save Martha store. The guy who started the site said he's been a fan of Stewart for years, that she's being picked on because she's a successful woman and that it's time to leave her alone.
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