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- fdsdWith blu ray ripper *, you can easily rip Blu Ray movies to SD/HD video formats.Blu Ray Ripper for Mac
- Tags: Blu-ray, DVD, Consumer electronics, Intel Corp., Apple iPhone, Blu-ray disc, Google Gmail, patch management
- Discussion threads 2009-11-24
- Opera patches 'extremely severe' security hole
- Let me know when it gets really reheheally 'extremely severe'.ntRE: Opera patches 'extremely severe' security holeStill using Opera 10.01, still no problems. I'll upgrade before I sign off.What comes after "extremely severe"? - just so gawd awful, really, must do or die, severe!Critical and importantThese bugs would be rated...
- Tags: Web browsers, patch management, Lynx, Opera Software ASA, security, security hole, Opera patch
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- 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
- Tags: Opera Software ASA, Patch Management, Patches, Security, 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
- Tags: Apple Safari, Patch Management, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, Attack, Patches, Security, 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...
- Tags: Linux, Patches, Construction, Operating systems, SECURITY, Microsoft patches Windows worm hole, Microsoft patches Window, worm hole, Microsoft Patches, flaw, Microsoft Corp., patch management, attacked, window, Microsoft Windows
- 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...
- Tags: Software, Microsoft Indigo, Patch Management, Microsoft Windows, Indigo Rose Software, Patches, Tools & Techniques, Management
- 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...
- Tags: Patches, Desktops, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, patch management, Apple Inc., exploit, security
- 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...
- Tags: Patches, Microsoft Windows 7, SECURITY, Apple Inc., Snow Leopard, Microsoft Windows
- 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...
- Tags: Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, patch management, Microsoft Office, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, marketing, Microsoft Corp.
- 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
- Tags: Microsoft Office, Patch Management, Microsoft Corp., Hacking, Patches, Security, 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
- Tags: Software, Patch Management, Patches, Tools & Techniques, Management, 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...
- Tags: Patches, Operating systems, service pack, released to manufacturing, operating system, patch management, Win7, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Snow Leopard
- 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...
- Tags: Software Piracy, Patch Management, Malware, Malware Infection Rate, Infection Rate, Patches, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Dancho Danchev
- 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
- 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...
- Tags: Patch Management, TCO, Kace, Patches, Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- 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
- Tags: Google Inc., Mobile, DOS, Vulnerability, Patch Management, Cell Phone, Cellular Phones, Open Source, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, 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...
- Tags: Patches, SECURITY, Monster, SMBv2, patch management, vulnerability
- 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....
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Compliance, Patch Management, LANrev LP, LANrev Network Management, LANrev, Patches, Productivity, Apple Mac OS X, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS
- 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...
- Tags: Cisco IOS, Cisco Systems Inc., patch management
- 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
- Tags: Cisco IOS, Vulnerability, Patch Management, Cisco Systems Inc., Patches, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-09-24
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