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Apple's week of patching: Camera compatibility flaw patched: Apple on Friday shipped a security update for Aperture 2, iPhoto 7.1.2 with iLife Support 8.2. Here's what Apple had to say in an advisory about CVE-2008-0987: Viewing a maliciously crafted image may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution Description: ...; Tags: Apple Inc., Security Update, Camera, Flaw, Security Administration, Patches, Security, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-03-20
Someone get me rewrite: Apple delivers monster security update for OS X: Someone get me rewrite: Apple delivers monster security update for OS X" *gasp* I thought Macs were secure and superior and invulnerable!"--any Mac user, blind fool, or someone who needs to get laid more than I.Gasp!I thought Macs were invulnerable! Haha!!!!!Actually, they're not. Anyone with any knowledge of security...; Tags: Security administration, Patches, Operating systems, monster security update, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS X, security update, security; Discussion threads 2008-03-18
330994: April 2003, Cumulative Patch for Outlook Express (exe): This update addresses the vulnerability addressed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-014. To find out if more recent security updates are available for you, see the Overview section of this page. A more recent critical security update is now available. To find the latest security releases for you visit Windows Update...; Tags: Security administration, Patches, PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Outlook, security update, vulnerability, security, computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC; Software downloads 2007-10-09
Visual FoxPro 8.0 GDI+ Design-Time Update (exe): Visual FoxPro 8.0 design-time security update for buffer overrun vulnerability in JPEG Processing (GDI+). As a prerequisite, this update requires a released version of Visual FoxPro 8.0. This security update resolves a newly-discovered, privately reported vulnerability.A buffer overrun vulnerability exists in the processing of JPEG image formats that could allow...; Tags: Buffer-overrun, JPEG, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Security Administration, Patches, Security; Software downloads 2007-10-05
Running QuickTime 7.2 on Windows? Well, you better read this: You wouldn't want to run an arbitrary code execution on your PC, now would you? I hear the reaction out there. "Of course not." If you are in the "of course not" camp, you will want to know that Apple's just posted a downloadable...; Tags: Apple QuickTime, Apple Inc., Security Update, Microsoft Windows, Digital Music, Security Administration, Digital Media, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2007-10-04

Visual FoxPro 8.0 GDI+ Runtime Library Update (exe): Visual FoxPro 8.0 GDI+ Runtime Library Update is a security update requires a released version of Visual FoxPro 8.0. Developers who have distributed custom Visual FoxPro 8.0 runtime applications that include a copy of the vulnerable gdiplus.dll file should evaluate the need to deploy the security update for the Microsoft...; Tags: Buffer-overrun, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Buffer-overrun Vulnerability, Security Administration, Patches, Security; Software downloads 2007-09-04
Auction site opens up for exploits, vulnerabilities: Auction site opens up for exploits, vulnerabilitiesSome Zero-Day flaws become 365-day flaws.The problem with MS, as everybody knows, is that they bloat the system with so-called Security updates that cause the system to eventually become unstable.When this happens to most people, the most common response is to wipe the drive,...; Tags: Security administration, security, operating system, Microsoft Corp., security update; Discussion threads 2007-07-06
Patch Tuesday: Critical IE, Vista patches on deck: Patch Tuesday: Critical IE, Vista patches on deckVista Auto Update ToolI like how Vista works updates. It's efficient and not nearly as irritating as XP. Read about my upgrade experience: http://tinyurl.com/38v3mfLame "advance" informationThe advance notice/info provided by the link was so lacking in any useful information regarding the...; Tags: Patches, Security administration, security, security update, Microsoft Windows, patch management, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-06-08
Microsoft: No security patches this month: Microsoft's Patch Tuesday train will be empty this month.A note from Redmond says there are no security updates on tap for Tuesday, March 13, the day set aside for software fixes.Microsoft said it is investigating "potential and existing vulnerabilities" but, because of its rigid patch testing routines, none of the...; Tags: Pen testing, Exploit code, Viruses and Worms, Data theft, Spyware and Adware, Botnets, Vulnerability research, Responsible disclosure, Spam and Phishing, Browsers, Rootkits, Microsoft, Windows Vista, Hackers, Zero-day attacks, Patch Watch; Blog posts 2007-03-08
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-002 (mspx): This bulletin replaces a prior security update. See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the complete list. Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 927198 documents the currently known issues that customers may experience when they install this security update. The article also documents recommended solutions for these issues....; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Bulletin, Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 927198, Security Administration, Patches, Security; Software downloads 2007-01-22
Garanti Technology Deploys Monthly security updates to 13,000 Computers in One Week: Garanti Technology of Istanbul is the IT arm of the Doguº Group, one of Turkey's largest private sector conglomerates. The Doguº Group owns companies in financial, construction, retail, tourism, automotive, and other sectors. Garanti Technology was eager for a more efficient, accurate, and predictable process for deploying security updates to...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Computer, DoguÂº Group, Security Administration, Productivity, Patches, Security; Case studies 2006-11-07
Vista Mythbusters #3: Will Microsoft dump XP to push Vista?: Myth: Microsoft plans to drop support for Windows XP shortly after the release of Windows Vista, forcing Windows users to upgrade or else.Reality: Under Microsoft's published guidelines, consumers will have more than four years to safely say no to Windows Vista, and business users will be able to hold out...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP; Blog posts 2006-09-08
Apple Updates Express Card software for MacBooks: Apple yesterday released Express Card Update 1.0 for MacBook Pros. According to Apple's explanation on their Web site, the 492KB update "resolves an issue that prevented the system from sleeping when some cards are inserted in the ExpressCard/34 slot."In other software update news Apple also issued a version of Security...; Tags: Apple Computer Inc., Security Update; Blog posts 2006-08-11
security update 2006-004 released: Apple yesterday released Security Update 2006-004 (8.5MB) for Intel and PPC Macs that fixes 26 vulnerabilities in Mac OS X. True to Apple's style (and security policy) few details were released about the update:For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a...; Tags: security, Security Update; Blog posts 2006-08-02
Michaelsoft Browser (exe): Michaelsoft Browser v2 is the new and improved browser brought to you by go Michaelsoft. It features many more enhancements than Michaelsoft Browser v1, such as tabbed browsing, security updates, better page handling, and a go Michaelsoft donation button.; Tags: Security Update, Security Administration, Patches, Web Browsers, Security, Internet; Software downloads 2006-07-13
Firefox gets a fresh security update: Firefox gets a fresh security update"just weeks" eh? Great spin!Maybe they should have waited until a specific day of the following month or the month after that or ... oh, but of course only after an actual exploit in the wild!Firefox gets a fresh security updateGot the update first...; Tags: Web browsers, Security administration, Patches, Mozilla Firefox, fresh security update, security update, MS-IE, Mozilla Corp., security; Discussion threads 2006-05-03
Such a deal - used iBooks for $48 a pop: Such a deal - used iBooks for $48 a popRemember the old saying ..."Penny-wise and pound foolish." A four-year-old iBook is only supportable until it breaks! It will require a new OS to get security updates so that's another $69 (at Apple's educational discount.) Now your up...; Tags: Security administration, Patches, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., security update, IBOOKS, security, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2006-04-28
Debian drops ball on security updates: Debian drops ball on security updatesDebian drops ball on security updatesROFLMAO!!! It's only out for a day and it already has security issues. That is just too funny. I guess linsux security isn't all its cracked up to be. Be safe, be secure, harness the power...; Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Security administration, package management, Debian, security, security update; Discussion threads 2005-06-08
Bypass found for Windows piracy check: Bypass found for Windows piracy checkAs if to confirm the OBVIOUS !Does ANYONE with a CLUE believe MICROSUCKS can provide a secure O/S or app??? If so you must be using some very good CRACK!IMNHO, experience demonstrates the clowns at MICROSUCKS couldn't secure their outhouse with a battalion of armored...; Tags: Security administration, Patches, industry, Now Microsoft, Microslop, Microsoft Corp., piracy check, piracy, security update, security, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2005-05-23

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Firefox 3 RC1 code complete, due in late May: Mozilla now expects Firefox 3 RC1 will be ready to go in late May. RC1 was originally plannedÂ to be releasedÂ last month but several bugs have arisen during theÂ final phase of development that needed to be addressed, including problems with the new Places bookmarking feature, themes UI and...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Firefox Team, Web Browsers, Internet, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2008-05-11