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- Patch Management
- The installation of patches from a software vendor onto an organization's computers. Patching thousands of PCs and servers is a major issue. A patch should be applied to...
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- Opera patches 'extremely severe' security hole
- Opera has shipped a new version of its browser to fix three security vulnerabilities, one rated "extremely severe." by Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-11-23
- Apple Safari exposes Windows to drive-by download attacks
- A high-priority Safari update patches vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution (drive-by downloads) if a user simply surfs to a maliciously rigged Web site. by Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-11-11
- Microsoft patches Windows worm holes, drive-by download flaws
- HolesIt is like trying to patch a rotten ship!Does that mean Linux is a rotten ship too?NTAnd unfortunately most of the world is on that ship And unfortunately most of the world is on that ship RE: Microsoft patches Windows worm holes, drive-by download flawsAll OS are subject to "Intrusion...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- Visual Patch 3.5.1.0 (Windows)
- Visual Patch is a fast and efficient solution for software developers wanting to create secure binary difference software patches. Simplify your software version management and turn the otherwise complicated task of managing point releases into a fully automatic solution. There is no better way to make professional-quality, full-history binary patches...
- Software downloads 2009-11-10
- Mac OS X mega patch covers 58 security vulnerabilities
- Yikes, that sounds bad[i]The majority of the flaws could allow a remote attacker to gain complete control of an unpatched system, meaning that this update carries an "extremely critical rating."[/i]Makes me glad I run an alternate OS.473MB?!?!?!How do dial up users get this update?There is a potential positive spin on...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- Snow Leopard update squashes bugs
- Already to Service Pack 2?Yet another [b]FIVE HUNDRED MEGABYTE[/b] service pack for Snow Leopard? Wow. Most things that "just work" don't require nearly [b]ONE GIGABYTE[/b] of patches within months of release.473MB?!?!?!How do dial up users do it?RE: Snow Leopard update squashes bugsholy.....Critical bugs need urgent updateThat's the headline if this...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- Patch Tuesday heads-up: Critical MS Office patches coming
- Office for Mac also affected...So where are the rants from Windows zealots who scream blue murder every time there's a patch for possible exploits of iTunes on Windows?Oh, that's right, faulty Microsoft software on OS X must be Apple's fault. Forgot that.Critical bulletins for Vista and Windows 7Vista/Server2008: 1 bulletinWindows...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-05
- Patch Tuesday heads-up: Critical MS Office patches coming
- Microsoft plans to release six security bulletins next week to fix at least 15 serious vulnerabilities that could expose Windows users to malicious hacker attacks. by Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-11-05
- Software that automatically fixes itself, without shutting down
- A team of researchers have presented new software, called ClearView, that automatically patches errors in deployed software in a matter of minutes. by Chris Jablonski
- Blog posts 2009-10-28
- Windows 7 stability and reliability update available for download
- It use to be called ...... a Service Pack. I guess it's to soon for that, it would not have looked good before the launch, so they renamed it.^o^RE: Windows 7 stability and reliability update available for downloadlooks like to me that it was not tested thoroughly. Although I...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-16
- Does software piracy lead to higher malware infection rates?
- Yes it does, at least according to a recently released report by the Business Software Alliance BSA which basically correlates data on the known piracy rates for particular countries and their malware infection rates, using public sources. The rationale behind their claims is fairly simple - users...
- 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...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-13
- Why Free Patch Management Tools Could Cost You More
- As organizations look to keep operating expenses down, "free" technology solutions start to look more attractive. However, when choosing a solution for patching your systems and servers, it is important to consider the total cost of ownership TCO and the difference in key capabilities between point patching products and comprehensive...
- White papers 2009-10-12
- Google patches Android DoS vulnerabilities
- Google has shipped a new version of the Android open-source mobile phone platform to fix a pair of security flaws that could lead to denial-of-service attacks. by Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-10-09
- Monster Patch Tuesday on tap: 13 bulletins, 34 vulnerabilities
- Wow, FTP and SMBv2 vulnerabilities sound serious!!!I presume that by default, both of these services are on, accepting connections, and that the firewall is configured to let all of this traffic through?Not that serious -- 1. ftp is not on by default one must enable it2. smbv2 is on by...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-08
- LANrev 5.2.1 (Mac)
- LANrev Network Management includes tools for Application Management, Change and Configuration Management, and automated Patch Management. LANrev collects and reports hundreds of details about your computers and software; monitors software license compliance; automates distribution and installation of applications, updates and patches; and lets you remotely configure all managed systems....
- Software downloads 2009-09-29
- Cisco drops patches for serious IOS vulnerabilities
- Not another....patch blog. No one expects quality the first time out of the chute anyway. Just as long as we patch, patch, patch.well considering this is a security blog...patching IS related to security. You are using the wrong metric to gauge it by. Patching isnt a bad thing. I...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-24
- Cisco drops patches for serious IOS vulnerabilities
- Cisco has released a peck of patches to cover multiple security flaws in its flagship Cisco IOS. by Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-09-24
- Sun patches 'critical' StarOffice/StarSuite flaw
- Sun patches Openoffice.org with 3.1.1The security problem in "CVE-2009-0200 / CVE-2009-0201: Manipulated Microsoft Word files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution" was patched in Openoffice.org in version 3.1.1.http://www.openoffice.org/security/bulletin.htmlMikeOpen_Office is FREEIf you run a Linux distro with Open_Office you are immune from 99.99% of this Windows silliness....So, Linux...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-18
- Sun patches 'critical' StarOffice/StarSuite flaw
- Sun Microsystems has shipped a fix for a critical vulnerability affecting its StarOffice/StarSuite product lines. by Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-09-18
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