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By Gregg KeizerHackers are trying to break into Windows servers running Trend Micro's ServerProtect anti-virus software, researchers have warned.The DeepSight threat network run by Trend rival Symantec monitored a major spike in traffic over TCP port 5168, which used by the remote procedure call service in ServerProtect."This may indicate an ongoing mass-scanning and exploitation attempt trying to exploit vulnerable systems for the newly disclosed vulnerabilities," said Symantec analyst Pukhraj Singh, in an alert.Symantec also said it …

Researcher plans a PC network to analyze how to attack West Nile.By Carrie PeytonFor those who want to do more than wear mosquito repellant and drain standing water, researchers are offering a new way to fight West Nile virus: Volunteer your computer to help seek a cure.A project that will use personal computers to analyze key vulnerabilities of the virus is being launched this week, the latest in a string of scientific and medical research harnessing the Internet.All rely on the same, simple idea: borrowing a little time from a lot o …