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Apple Security Update 2009-006 (Mac): Security Update 2009-006 is recommended for all users and improves the security of Mac OS X. Previous security updates have been incorporated into this security update.; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Security Update, Patches, Security Administration, Security; Software downloads 2009-11-09
Extended Security Update Inventory Tool 2.50.3174.2189 (Windows): Determine SMS client PCs that need security updates that aren't detectable using the existing SMS Security Update Inventory Tool. The SMS Extended Security Update Inventory tool is a scan tool built for the sole purpose of helping customers determine SMS client computers that may need security updates that are not...; Tags: Security, Microsoft Windows, Security Update, SMS, Tool, SMS Extended Security Update Inventory Tool, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking; Software downloads 2009-07-28
'Critical' DirectX patch in Microsoft security updates: 'Critical' DirectX patch in Microsoft security updatesWhat is really interesting...is they knew about the hole for 16-18 months.No patch in sight with an emergency "kill bits" solution to disable to control.Vista is not affected.Yet another reason to use Vista.Well ...Was that due to negligence or was that just the time...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Security administration, Patches, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, DirectX, security update; Discussion threads 2009-07-10
Live Webcast: Security Update: What's New With the Threat Landscape: With all of the hype surrounding the Conficker worm and web threats on the rise, Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, will explore the 2009 threat landscape during a live Webcast. Gain insights into the latest trends in malware with Sophoslabs - where more than 20,000 new samples of...; Tags: Webcast, Sophos Plc., Malware, Security Update, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; Webcasts 2009-06-12
Microsoft sneaks in Firefox extension via Update: The good news is that Microsoft is writing extensions for Firefox. The bad news is, the Redmond giant is slipping the extension onto systems without notifying users and making it difficult to get rid of the extension. Even worse? It's an extension that allows Web sites to install software onto...; Tags: Firefox Extension, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Extension, Krebs, Security Administration, Patches, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Web Browsers, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Joe Brockmeier; Blog posts 2009-05-31

Critical IE 7 fix is now available: If you're running Internet Explorer IE 7, you can go get the critical patch Microsoft released on December 17 to thwart a serious security vulnerability discovered earlier this week. by Mary Jo Foley; Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, MS08-078, Web Browsers, Security Administration, Patches, Security, Internet, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-12-17
Secure your computer after a Windows install or reinstall: Microsoft recommends that you connect to the Internet to get the important security updates and service packs after a fresh install. But the catch-22 is that your computer is more vulnerable until the security updates are installed. Alan Norton details five ways to better secure your computer immediately following a...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Security Update, Computer, Alan Norton, Security Administration, Patches, Productivity, Security; Download resources 2008-11-24
Lessons learned from five years of Fedora: Lessons learned from five years of FedoraCongratulations"The most valuable thing I've learned watching Fedora is this: Patience. It takes time and steady, incremental growth to build a solid community."Whilst a users of RHEL for servers longer support cycle fedora has long been my Linux desktop of choice. I can't believe...; Tags: Security administration, Patches, Linux, SECURITY, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Fedora Project, Lessons Learned, security update; Discussion threads 2008-09-24
How long will Microsoft support XP and Vista?: In the comments to an earlier post, a reader wonders out loud whether Microsoft plans to dump its Vista users when Windows 7 comes out. Fortunately, the support lifecycle for all Microsoft products is well documented. In this post, I show you where to look up the details and explain...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-09-21
Microsoft blames 'human issues' for Bluetooth patch hiccup: Microsoft has re-released its critical MS08-030 bulletin for Windows XP SP2 and SP3 users, warning that "two separate human issues" caused a major hiccup with the critical security patch. The original version of the patch, which corrects a remote code execution flaw in the Windows Bluetooth stack,...; Tags: Service Pack 2, SP3, Bluetooth, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Bulletin, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Security Administration, Patches, Microsoft Windows XP, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-06-19
IT Manager Webcast: How Microsoft IT Does Patch Management (Level 200): Successful security update management is crucial to maintaining computer security at any organization. The listener of this webcast will hear Microsoft IT's experience managing patching with over 330000 devices in a challenging environment. Microsoft IT will share approach, timeline, technology, testing, reporting, and the future as Microsoft IT continues to...; Tags: Webcast, Information Technology, Patch Management, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Security Update Management, Security Administration, Patches, Strategy, Security, Management; Webcasts 2008-05-22
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
Security Update (Universal) 2008-001 (Mac): Security Update 2008-001 Universal is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components: Security Update 2008-001 Universal SHA1 Digest: SecUpd2008-001Univ.dmg=f572a0e29df4b44e124a92d5601ba45772818e02. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Security Update, Security Administration, Patches, Security; Software downloads 2008-03-04
Hotfixes and Security Updates Included in Windows Vista Service Pack 1: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 includes all previously released updates for Windows Vista. Many of these updates are available to the public on the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update, while others are only available to specific customers or partners. It is standard practice to include all of these updates...; Tags: Security, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software; White papers 2008-02-01
Vehicle Liquidation Company Reduces Security Exposure With Services Engagement: IAA lacked the best practices and operational guidance needed to reliably perform security update deployments. As a result, some critical security updates were not deployed, leaving the company network vulnerable to external threats. IAA needed to implement new software update processes and best practices to reduce their operational risk and...; Tags: Software, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Best Practice, Software Update, Vehicle Liquidation Company, Software Update Management Engagement, Security Administration, Patches, Security; Case studies 2007-12-19
Security Update for Visio 2002 (KB920816) 1 (Windows): Microsoft has released a security update for Microsoft Visio 2002. Security Update for Visio 2002 (KB920816) addresses a vulnerability that could enable malicious code execution. Additionally, other fixes may be included in the update. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Microsoft Visio, Malicious Code, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Security Administration, Patches, Security; Software downloads 2007-10-11
Security Update for Visio Multilingual User Interface 2003 (KB921585) 1 (Windows): A security vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Visio 2003 Multilingual User Interface Portuguese Grammar Checker that could allow remote code execution. This update resolves that vulnerability. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Security Administration, Patches, Microsoft Windows, Security, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2007-10-11
Visio 2003 Security Update: KB838345 1 (Windows): This update fixes a vulnerability where a specially crafted image could allow an attackers code to run on a users machine due to a vulnerability in the graphics interpreter code. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Microsoft Visio, Vulnerability, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Graphics, Security Administration, Security; Software downloads 2007-10-11
Security Update for Excel Viewer 2003 (KB914451) 1 (Windows): A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003 that could allow arbitrary code to run when opening a malicious document. This update addresses that vulnerability. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Security Update, Microsoft Excel, Security Administration, Microsoft Office, Security, Office Suites, Software; Software downloads 2007-10-10