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IE image flaw could infect on sight

IE image flaw could infect on sightIE image flaw could infect on sightFlaws found, reported, investigated, fixed. Just like a systematic process its thrilling to see Microsoft achieve this. All updates released in one day, no multiple days of downloading. Yet another reason why Microsoft continues to pull...

Tags: Web browsers, KB896727, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Bulletin URL, Microsoft Security Bulletin, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Corp., vulnerability

Discussion threads 2005-08-09

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Patch Tuesday heads-up: 8 bulletins, 5 critical

Patch Tuesday heads-up: 8 bulletins, 5 criticalPatch TuesdayGood ol' patch Tuesday. We definitely need a Google Operating system. http://googlescloud.blogspot.comTo the blind with screen readers, this image contains a table.This table has 9 rows and 2 columns.Heading Row 1Heading Column 1: Bulletin IDHeading Column 2: Maximum Severity Rating and Vulnerability ImpactRow...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, Patch Tuesday, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-04-09

As attacks escalate, MS readies emergency IE patch

As attacks escalate, MS readies emergency IE patch1 point and 1 questionHehe, the #1 complaint about the monthly patch schedule is that ABMer's claim that MS sits on critical patches. This is the second time that MS has reacted quickly to a threat thus making the ABMer's point moot. I...

Tags: Web browsers, Patches, SECURITY, UAC, Protected Mode, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Corp., patch management, vulnerability

Discussion threads 2008-12-16

MS Patch Tuesday whopper: 28 vulnerabilities in Windows, IE, Office

Microsoft today dropped a monster Patch Tuesday release with fixes for at least 28 vulnerabilities affecting Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, Visual Basic Active Controls and Windows Media Player. Of the 28 flaws, 23 carry a "critical" rating, meaning they could be used to launch remote code execution...

Tags: Microsoft Office, Vulnerability, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-12-09

MS Patch Tuesday: 8 critical security holes patched

Microsoft shipped four high-priority security bulletins today with patches for at least eight code execution vulnerabilities affecting millions of Windows computer users. The September Patch Tuesday updates, all rated "critical," correct security flaws in the Windows Media Player, the Windows Media Encoder, Microsoft Office and the Microsoft...

Tags: Windows Media, Attacker, Microsoft Office, Vulnerability, Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, Microsoft Corp., Windows Media Encoder Bulletin, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-09-09

2008 Pwnie Award nominees announced

Well, after getting 134 nominations, and spending countless hours pulling out nominees, the judges for the 2008 Pwnie Awards have announced the final nominees to be voted on.  From the site: The final list of nominees for the nine Pwnie Award categories is ...

Tags: Attack, Flaw, Lifelock, Nathan McFeters, Nominee, Security, Vulnerability, XSS, XSS Flaw

Blog posts 2008-07-21

My first day with Firefox 3

My first day with Firefox 3Add-onsSo what's the magic to getting your add-ons working again? Most of mine are disabled awaiting updates that have yet to arrive.A Pint of Guinness for Everyone on the Mozilla Team!Great Effort Mozilla Team!Aye! :)"be leery of new software"Come off it Dana, that's just...

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox 3.0, first day, FF3

Discussion threads 2008-06-18

Skype patches security policy bypassing vulnerability

In a security bulletin issued two days ago, Skype's latest version fixes a File URI Security Bypass Code Execution Vulnerability originally reported by Ismael Briones : Remote exploitation of a security policy bypass in Skype could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the...

Tags: Vulnerability, Patch Management, Malware, Skype Technologies S.A., Security Warning, Extension, Malware Author, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Viruses And Worms, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-06-06

Microsoft delivers 12 patches to plug Office; 7 for Excel flaws

Microsoft on Tuesday delivered several patches to fix critical vulnerabilities in Office including a well-publicized Excel flaw. In the first bulletin (MS08-014), Microsoft addressed "several privately reported and publicly reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Excel that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially...

Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Vulnerability, Patch Management, Microsoft Corp., Flaw, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-03-11

Vista SP1 will contain undocumented fixes

Vista SP1 will contain undocumented fixesThe WOW really starts now.How can you take a perfect product and make it even better, leave it in the hands of Microsoft, the world leader is absolute security. I asked my Rep to comment on [I]Microsoft identifies the root cause of each security...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., vulnerability, Microsoft Windows Vista, exploit, API, software, service pack, security, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1

Discussion threads 2008-02-05

Time Machine - Part II: Going back in time with Time Machine

Time Machine - Part II: Going back in time with Time MachineLooks very simple ...I give kudos to Apple for making a simple to use backup tool. For Linux you have Simple Linux Backup, which is very easy to use, but it's just not as seamless:http://simplelinuxbkup.sourceforge.net/I have no problem with...

Tags: Backups, Operating systems, UNIX, Time Machine, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-10-30

Apple says to Archive and Install Leopard

Apple says to Archive and Install LeopardIs it Application Enhancer, or Tiger's RAID, or DivX? ...I guess the iPhone DOES have full OSX!Right down to the inability to run third party applications![i]The company blamed “third-party ‘enhancement’ software[/i]Hmm, I guess the Apple zealots were lying when they said that one of...

Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Unsanity, Apple Macintosh, APE 2.0.3, Mac OS X 10.5, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X

Discussion threads 2007-10-29

YouTube class action lawsuit: Has YOUR copyright been infringed?

YouTube class action lawsuit: Has YOUR copyright been infringed?She is trying to offset Mary JoWorks both ways.Donna Bogatin is astroturfing.Yet another Google hit piece, how surprising.NightmareI still can't understand why Google bought Youtube. How can any reasonable business person see value in a business with zero assets except for a...

Tags: Business services, Obviously IT, Class Action Suit, Nothing, Viacom Inc., YouTube Inc., Google Inc., service provider, class action, DMCA

Discussion threads 2007-05-05

MacBook exploit in circulation?

MacBook exploit in circulation?So?Will anyone bother trying to use it?Boy, folks are STILL trying to kill of Java?When will they learn that no amount of threats from the powers that be will kill of this language. Give it up already!Wow...Symantec just _mignt_ have to issue a def update for SAM....

Tags: Notebooks, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, Java, security

Discussion threads 2007-04-25

Mozilla to ship Firefox 'workaround' for .ANI exploit

Mozilla to ship Firefox 'workaround' for .ANI exploitWhy not just patch?What's the point? Why not just apply the patch, something you should do anyuway?Firefox / Firebug critical vulnerability!! (

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, Firebug, Mozilla Corp., vulnerability

Discussion threads 2007-04-04

Alert raised for IE drive-by exploits

Alert raised for IE drive-by exploitsOuch...Use Firefox or Opera.Opera 9No more drive-bys.http://www.opera.comAnother OverHyped StoryLet's wait a few weeks and see how many people actually get affected by this.The way I see it, the sirens are wailing, the lights are flashing, and the little boy is starting to cry wolf.Yet the...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Windows, Channel management, Operating systems, SECURITY, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Protected Mode, Web

Discussion threads 2007-03-29

OpenBSD hit by 'critical' IPv6 flaw

OpenBSD hit by 'critical' IPv6 flawIt still isYou can still make that claim. Remember, "Only two remote holes in the default install, in more than 10 years!" That still makes for a very good arguement of being one of the most secure operating systems.My faultI posted on...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, NETWORKING, BSD, OpenBSD, IPv6, operating system

Discussion threads 2007-03-14

Microsoft planning security bulletins by the dozen

Microsoft planning security bulletins by the dozenMicrosoft planning security bulletins by the dozenNo big deal as long as Microsoft continues to acknowledge, investigate, and issue the patches like they have been. Its funny how these hackers keep making exploits knowing they will be stopped immediately between users not having...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Patches, Vista Upgrade, Microshaft, Nothing, Tinker,Then, patch management, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., security, Buy Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, software

Discussion threads 2007-02-08

NetHotfixScanner 1.2 (Windows)

NetHotfixScanner is an advanced hotfix check utility that scans network computers for missing hotfixes and patches, and helps you download and install them. NetHotfixScanner gives you a quick look at the hotfixes and patches installed or missed on any remote computer in your corporate network, it tells you by colored...

Tags: Patch Management, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Nsasoft, NetHotfixScanner, Patches, Productivity, Thin Clients, Hardware

Software downloads 2006-10-20

Ford unveils hybrid research SUV

Ford unveils hybrid research SUVBeing from the Midwest...I see Ethanol at stations, but generally in the 10% blend. EF85 would be a better mix. This would be especially good for all the farmers that are getting paid not to produce corn. The most sickening part of this...

Tags: Food & Beverage, SUV, Hybrid-car, Ford Motor Co., Firestone

Discussion threads 2006-01-26