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Microsoft's incredible IE patch turnaround

Microsoft's incredible IE patch turnaroundSo much for the "sitting on it" theory.[i]It looks like Microsoft was informed of the IE zero day at the same time as everyone else – namely, last Tuesday Patch Tuesday.[/i]Just more FUD by the ABMers.One example does not disprove thatI give them full credit...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Corp., IE Patch, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2008-12-17

Microsoft mulls early IE patch release

Microsoft mulls early IE patch releaseHhhmmm..checked todays updates, check not running as root, checkCLAM Antivirus, checkfirewall, checkkonquerer, ...

Tags: Web browsers, Patches, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, ClamAV, Microsoft Corp., IE patch release, Microsoft Internet Explorer, early IE patch, IE Patch, SVG, Linux, virus, patch, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7

Discussion threads 2006-09-25

Microsoft fixes troubled IE patch

Microsoft fixes troubled IE patchMicrosoft fixes troubled IE patch[i]"The revised version of the update...fully resolves the security vulnerability," a Microsoft representative said in a statement sent via e-mail on Thursday.[/i]Only a company like Microsoft can deliver quality in such a timely manner. The issue was reported and fully resolved!...

Tags: Patches, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., patch, America Online Inc., IE Patch, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2006-08-24

IE patch carries security bug

IE patch carries security bugO'Damn , againShelendrea , I need your help on this one . how does this go again . A patch to fix a patch that was supposed to fix a patch that was suppose to fix a flaw or something like that in nature . Well...

Tags: Web browsers, Patches, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Corp., IE Patch, class action lawsuit, security bug, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2006-08-22

Company warns on IE patch

Company warns on IE patchI would like to thank...I would like to thank Eolas and the University of CA for their part in making certain justice is served. Through their hard work, we may all now continue forward in our computing lives knowing that the best interest of all...

Tags: Web browsers, Patches, Microsoft Corp., Eolas Technologies Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, IE Patch

Discussion threads 2006-04-16

Microsoft mulls rushing out IE patch

Microsoft mulls rushing out IE patchWhy bother?No matter what happens, people keep coming back for more!It'd be like a hooker asking that you please her. Please toots, I already paid for you, I ain't doing anything else.. ;-)People are losing their collective cool here...Like a fine wine, Microsoft will deliver...

Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, IE Patch, vulnerability

Discussion threads 2006-03-24

Additional Resources

Counting vulnerabilities is pointless

Suddenly it doesn't matter any more? Vulnerability count is an indication of software qualityIt goes directly to the process the vendor went through to root out vulnerabilities before shipping. At least if you compare products with the same general purpose and which receives the same amount of scrutiny.Time to fix...

Tags: Web browsers, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Mozilla Firefox, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, malware, risk period

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

Where should Mozilla go from here?

Consolidation and security, Now!Firefox has emerged as the most buggy browser robustness and security. It has more vulnerabilities discovered than any other browser, month after month. Each new release sees new stability and robustness problems.And Firefox still does not have support for sandboxing.Repeatedly they have to patch patches because their...

Tags: Web browsers, IE8, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, Web browser, security

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

High-risk flaw dings Google Chrome

no NoScript..No Google Chromethis is one of the reasons i don't want to get near this browser. Till Google wakes up and builds an add-on support for Adblock and NoScript, then and only then i might give it a try.Chrome wont even give me the Option to manually disable Scripting....

Tags: Scripting languages, Web browsers, Chrome, Google Inc., JavaScript, NoScript, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

News to know: Intel; Microsoft layoffs; Motorola, Palm; Oracle-Sun; MSN

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: New York AG files antitrust charges against Intel; alleges bribery, coercion Mary Jo Foley: Are the Microsoft...

Tags: Layoff, MSN, Hewlett-Packard Co., Oracle Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., Palm Inc., Andrew Nusca, Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, Sam Diaz, Intel Corp., Motorola Inc., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Data Centers, Storage, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware, Data Management

Blog posts 2009-11-05

Google Maps and the mystery of the non-existent town

anagram softwareDid you get the words "not real" out of it? With an extra "G" left over?Brilliant!Good find! If that isn't the solution, then it sure is one heck of a coincidence.It wouldn't surprise me at all if that is it. Similar things -- adding a fictional item...

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Network technology, Zack, Yahoo Maps, Google Inc., Google Maps, Argleton

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Microsoft fixes IE patch again

A Patch To Fix A PatchMicrosoft is up to its old tricks again.Yes, Microsoft IS up to its old tricks...... fixing things that don't work, repairing broken code, and generally looking after its customers. Too bad they can't do the same for you. (Fixing things that don't work)@Confused...

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Network technology, Telecom & Utilities, Microsoft fixes IE, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Fixes

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Microsoft fixes IE patch again

Microsoft has released an out-of-schedule fix for problems introduced by its last patch for Internet Explorer. Microsoft has released an out-of-schedule fix for problems introduced by its last patch for Internet Explorer. The fix, described in Microsoft support article ID 976749, was initially made available on...

Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Web Browsers, Internet, IE, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, browser, security, Tom Espiner ZDNet UK

News items 2009-11-04

Ding Dong, The Vista's DEAD!

Vista is still alive here..."Vista definitely improved"Vista-preinstalled SP1/SP2 Just Works, so I have no immediate plans to upgrade to Windows 7. Right now, I don't want to tempt fate.I don't see why people get all emo over Vista's UAC. It doesn't bother me.Yes, everyone says that Windows 7 is better...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-10-24

Windows 7 security default worries experts

How many Windows 7 does it take...How many dribble articles about Windows 7 canthere be in one week.I heard Windows 7 is now helping the economy andit has changed global warming to global cooling.So the polar bears are now SAFE!!! Way to go Windows 7 it is like the messiah...

Tags: Operating systems, Ubunutu, Microsoft Windows 7, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Win7

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Windows 7 in action: a closer look at Windows XP Mode

Now that's coolSo XP apps can be run directly on the desktop? Now that's cool :).How is this different than Virtual PC?Ed, I have XP running under MS Virtual PC 2007 on my Vista Business x64 machine. How is this different? I know that I had to supply...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows XP Mode, virtualization, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

Mozilla blocks dangerous MS .NET Firefox add-on

RE: Mozilla blocks dangerous MS .NET Firefox add-onIf it had to be blacklisted or not I really don't care now. Implementing code without end user permission is enough reason. We all know MS ways so I am glad Mozilla people used this way and hope they keep doing it in...

Tags: Web browsers, .NET, Linux Distro, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Corp., MS .NET Firefox add-on, MS .NET, vunerability, plug-in

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

Microsoft breaks Firefox

IE Welded into WindowsIE is welded into the Windows Operating System,that is why Windows is so insecure and proneto viruses/worms.They thought by making IE basically explorer.exein concept they would ruin any competitor likeNetscape well they did in a way.Interesting part of it is, they failed becauseFirefox is the most popular...

Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Corp., flaw, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

News to know: Intel; Microsoft; Cisco; Google Voice; Postini; Nokia

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Intel: Solid third quarter; Sees brighter prospects ahead Sam Diaz: Analysts interested in Intel's 2010, not just...

Tags: Google Inc., Postini Corp., Larry Dignan, Nokia Corp., Voice, Camcorder, Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Sam Diaz, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, 3G, Data Centers, Wiki, Operating Systems, Software, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Online Communications

Blog posts 2009-10-14

Patch Tuesday: MS plugs critical IE, Windows Media Player holes

Is MS going to pay for my Gb/month overage?With ISPs grasping for profits I see the day when the "download cost" of these mega-patches become an issue!RE: Patch Tuesday: MS plugs critical IE, Windows Media Player holesWow, my Microsoft software is sure to be secure now.GOOD JOB!If only other manufacturers...

Tags: Patches, Microsoft Internet Explorer, media player, patch management, Adobe Systems Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-13