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- Microsoft to push 'mandatory' Live Messenger security patch
- More details on the Microsoft ATL vulnerabilities I am sure that this vulnerability is only for Windows XP. We have been assured by the Windows experts on this site that Windows Vista and 7 are very secure. So It could not affect them.Existence of security patches means an...
- Tags: Patches, Microsoft Windows, security patch, Live Messenger, security, GPO Support, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-09-01
- Microsoft to release "out-of-band" patches this Tuesday
- This Tuesday Microsoft is to release two "out-of-band" security patches. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Tags: Security Patch, Patch Management, Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Patches, Security
- Blog posts 2009-07-27
- Opera ships security patches, adds malware blocker
- Opera ships security patches, adds malware blockerpathetic articleHorrible article describing any brand new version of any software. I'm guessing that When IE 8 and Firefox 3 come out after being in beta for 1-2 years... the title will be "Microsoft patches vulnerabilities" and "Mozilla foundation patches Firefox holes?"This is...
- Tags: blog, Browser speed, malware, malware blocker, Mozilla Firefox, Opera Software ASA, security, security patch, ZDNet Blogs
- Discussion threads 2008-06-12
- Apple pushes security patches with QuickTime 7.5 update
- Apple pushes security patches with QuickTime 7.5 updateAnother QuickTime version, means yet another time I have to ignore iTunes..Another month, another instance of having to re-"ignore selected update" for the iTunes+QuickTime bundle.... UGH!Thanks: this is the right way to report itAnd eminently more sensible in its understanding of what you...
- Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Patches, Apple QuickTime, QuickTime 7.5 update, QuickTime 7.5, security patch, Apple Inc., security
- Discussion threads 2008-06-11
- Microsoft+previews+12+security+bulletins%2C+7+%27critical%27%3B+Excel+fix+likely+en+route
- Microsoft+previews+12+security+bulletins%2C+7+%27critical%27%3B+Excel+fix+likely+en+routeLive Update on Exactly WHAT Date?Since we run apps overnight, it would be nice to know WHEN "Windows Live Update" is going to do all this. That way, we can shut all apps properly the night before, and get in early the next morning to do damage conrol, if...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Patches, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., security, Linux, security patch, OpenOffice
- Discussion threads 2008-02-07
- Super Bowl stadium site packed Trojan horse
- Super Bowl stadium site packed Trojan horseEven if you don't want to the security patches...You should at least get the general stability patches, and other such updates to the systems...Yes, good to patch BUT...... it's practically always Windows machines getting hacked and infected.If my newly bought Canon digital camera will...
- Tags: Web browsers, Patches, computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer, patch management, Linux, security, security patch, Mozilla Firefox, Web browser, hacker, trojan horse
- Discussion threads 2007-02-05
- Microsoft irons out security patch
- Microsoft irons out security patch"In a world without walls and fences, who needs winodws and gates."Personally , I'm getting tired of all the attention microsoft is getting . {NOT}NOw you know who you can trust>patch would not be offered to users if the initial update failed to install. In certain...
- Tags: Patches, Davy Jones, security patch, security, Microsoft Corp., Disney Corp., Gates IS
- Discussion threads 2006-07-19
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- 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
- Apple Safari exposes Windows to drive-by download attacks
- "May lead"?Whenever I see these kinds of statements, regardless of platform, I always wonder if the "may" in "may lead to?arbitrary code execution" is equivalent to the odd, statistically improbable and realistically negligible but observed drug side-effect possibilities, like dry-mouth from eye drops or headaches from suppositories or whether it's...
- Tags: Linux, Operating systems, SECURITY, Apple Safari, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-11-11
- Adobe plugs security hole in Photoshop Elements
- Adobe has shipped a patch to cover a security vulnerability affecting its Photoshop Elements software product. by Ryan Naraine
- Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe PhotoShop Elements, Security, Patches, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-11-10
- 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
- Major online ad site hacked, serving up exploit cocktail
- One more reason to use FirefoxUse Firefox with AdBlock Plus and a simple filter of *media-servers.net* and the problem is solved.I am not sure that they are "major" as I did not have a filter for them.AgreedYet, I bet the web hosts will STILL complain about it. RE: Major online...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Confession, online advertising, Microsoft Windows, Ryan
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- EventMeister 3.0.6 (Windows)
- EventMeister is a powerful solution to centrally monitor and analyze Windows Event Logs. It will alert you to security issues and other critical events throughout your network, facilitate central archiving of log data and assist with analysis and meeting audit requirements. As EventMeister is a centralized monitoring solution there is...
- Tags: Audit, Monitoring, Technology Lighthouse, EventMeister, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, Financial Accounting, Operating Systems, Software, Finance
- 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
- Mac OS X mega patch covers 58 security vulnerabilities
- The most serious of the flaws could allow a remote attacker to gain complete control of an unpatched system. by Ryan Naraine
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Ryan Naraine, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Security, Operating Systems, Software
- Blog posts 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
- 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: Windows 7; Google Dashboard; Driving while texting; Steve Jobs; Droid
- 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: Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are "fantastic" Dana Blankenhorn: What the Google Privacy Dashboard can...
- Tags: Steve Jobs, Google Inc., Web, Dana Blankenhorn, Verizon Communications Inc., Mary Jo Foley, Dashboard, Microsoft Corp., Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Channel Management, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing
- Blog posts 2009-11-06
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