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Microsoft to release "out-of-band" patches this Tuesday

Microsoft to release "out-of-band" patches this TuesdayI say kudos to Microsoftfor making the unpopular but correct decision to protect their users at the cost of convenience. I wish they did it more often, not just when they know for sure it would be catastrophic if they didn't.It will be interesting...

Tags: Patches, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Windows Folk, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows Vista, Protected Mode, user right, Linux, patch management

Discussion threads 2009-07-27

That Windows 7 bootleg is a ticking time bomb

That Windows 7 bootleg is a ticking time bombDo you feel lucky?Protected mode mitigates, but doesn't stop the exploit from running. And if someone is tired or distracted and clicks Continue in the UAC dialog, they're pwned.Presumably Windows 7 and IE 8 have PM so......there is little to worry about...

Tags: Operating systems, Web browsers, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Protected Mode

Discussion threads 2008-12-19

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

IE7 XML parsing zero day exploited in the wild

IE7 XML parsing zero day exploited in the wildThank goodness for Protected ModeFlaws such as this can easily be present in any browser. Good thing that IE on Vista runs in Protected Mode so that the exploit can't do much damage.Not sure if Chrome's security model includes an equivalent...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Protected Mode, protected mode, exploit, IE7 XML parsing

Discussion threads 2008-12-10

CNET's Clientside developer blog serving Adobe Flash exploits

CNET's Clientside developer blog serving Adobe Flash exploitsIt's why Protected Mode and AppArmor are better than NoScript[i]Slowly, but inevitably, the "do no visit unknown and potentially harmful sites" security tip is starting to lose its charm.[/i]Don't get me wrong, I use NoScript but it fails this test. The instant you...

Tags: Web browsers, NoScript, CNET Clientside, developer blog, Adobe Systems Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-08-07

Talking Firefox security with Mozilla's Window Snyder

Talking Firefox security with Mozilla's Window SnyderProtected Mode is the only thing FireFox is missingWhat I can't figure out is why it should be hard to add. FireFox already works with AppArmor so we know it can run with very few rights.FireFox is still my favorite browser by far and...

Tags: Web browsers, security, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla window, Firefox security, Protected Mode, Mozilla Corp., window

Discussion threads 2008-08-06

Firefox improved on Vista, but still no protected mode

Firefox improved on Vista, but still no protected modeI never encountered those problems - and don't know anybody who hasI dunno, I never encountered any of the problems you describe, and don't know anybody who has. Firefox worked with Vista from the very beginning, as far as I can tell.I...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Web browsers, protected mode, Microsoft Windows Vista, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2007-07-05

Firefox improved on Vista, but still no protected mode

Since our last article on Firefox's problems with Vista, considerable progress has been made to improve the browser for Microsoft's newest operating system. We caught up with Mike Schroepfer, VP of Engineering at the Mozilla Foundation, to bring us up to date.[ZDNet] When Vista first came out, users reported a...

Tags: Web Browsers, Microsoft, Java, General, Community, AJAX

Blog posts 2007-07-04

IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module Protected Mode

Protected Mode PM is a feature of the IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module AMM to isolate management of the Cisco Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module IGESM from the AMM in the IBM BladeCenter. This feature is targeted at environments that have distinctly separate management teams for servers and networking, or...

Tags: IBM eServer BladeCenter, IBM Corp., Protected Mode, Blade Servers, Servers, Hardware

White papers 2007-06-07

Firefox ANI exploit on the way - no protected mode

Firefox ANI exploit on the way - no protected modeOpera MAY be immune to this, I am checking atmIf someone has Vista and metasploit, could they please try this exploit with Opera 9.1 / 9.2beta please.Nice deflectionWhile the "ANI exploit" may be exploitable through FireFox it is in fact MS's...

Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, Windows patch, Mozilla Firefox, protected mode, security, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-04-03

Firefox ANI exploit on the way - no protected mode

Determina is previewing a version of the ANI exploit that will hijack Mozilla Firefox 2 as well as Internet Explorer 7 running on Vista with default DEP settings mostly turned off. DEP could have stopped this exploit from running but its turned off for most applications in Windows by...

Tags: Vista, Security, Browsers

Blog posts 2007-04-03

Cursor hole puts Windows PCs at risk

Cursor hole puts Windows PCs at riskBETTER AND BETTER!!!!!!loool, i'm starting to actuall enjoy your posts now!"more people are becoming computer savvy" - that was priceless!But on a more sober note, I must say I quite approve that M$ is now back on track, and Vista is really XP-SP3 +...

Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, Operating systems, Windows PC, PC, Microsoft Internet Explorer, flaw, Microsoft Windows, Protected Mode, cursor hole

Discussion threads 2007-03-29

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

SiteAdvisor Plus

SiteAdvisor began as a standalone company, and was purchased in early 2006 by veteran security vendor McAfee. Bundled within McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007, SiteAdvisor is also available as a free download for Firefox and Internet Explorer, and as a paid service, SiteAdvisor Plus, for $20 ($40 for three users),...

Tags: Phishing, Web browsers, Cyberthreats, Spam, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, SiteAdvisor

Product reviews 2007-02-17

Is Firefox 2.0 a dud?

Is Firefox 2.0 a dud?Glad it works for you!Do you have any extensions? Did you install it over the top of an oldewr version?Firefox 2You must live in a bubble then if you haven't had any problems.I think it's you who is uninformedProtected mode is a blanket term for...

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, Protected Mode, Mozilla Firefox 2.0

Discussion threads 2006-10-30

Firefox developers need to accept Microsoft help

ZDNet UK reporter Colin Barker reports that Microsoft is reaching out to Firefox developers. Even though this is a generous offer for four days of free lab space and free one-on-one help, the response from many Firefox advocates went along the lines of we don't need no stinking help...

Tags: Web browser, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.

Blog posts 2006-08-22

Additional Resources

Microsoft to share some details on IE 9 at PDC show this week

Tabs that dont hang and,1. HTML 5 standards compliance ahead of Chrome and FF2. Better plugins3. CSS 3 compliance4. FASTER!Trying to develop for IE8 is still a pain!Addon supportFor things like AdBlock Plus.Also, an x64 version of silverlight.Grow upso do not read this blog - OK? Prefer Firefox but...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, IE8, Mozilla Firefox, IE 9, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Microsoft bracing for malware attacks from embedded fonts

Not too worried here......Been using group policy for a long time with font downloads always being disabled for all users on my network. I am patching no doubt, but much less concerned knowing I have always had this blocked. I'm coveredno windoze , no threat.Again with the fear...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, font, Microsoft Windows, malware attack, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, malware, Windows7, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

My scareware night and how McAfee lost a customer

With their Comcast and AT&T dealsMcAfee has a huge market share hereit pretty much does nothing to prevent being infected by these rogue antivirus attacks.I have found Combofix (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix)is the most effective tool to remove these things but even that isn't 100%.Usually you will want to rename it before you...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Vista/7, software, McAfee Inc., AV Software, Malwarebytes

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Eyes Relax 0.65 (Windows)

It is an utility that helps avoiding eyes-related problems when working at a computer for several hours. Concentrating your eyesight on a computer screen can cause an eye strain. You can prevent this by taking regular breaks during the work and look at distant objects. Eyes Relax is a tool...

Tags: Break, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-11