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Coming on Patch Tuesday: 3 Windows bulletins, 1 critical

Coming on Patch Tuesday: 3 Windows bulletins, 1 criticalIf this were Apple, the entry would read as followsMS announces yet another critical bulletin. Another remote exploit. This one affects even the latest version of the operating system as well.In addition, in keeping with their practice of poor security, Microsoft is...

Tags: Operating systems, SECURITY, Windows Bulletin, Patch Tuesday, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-03-05

Two Windows bulletins coming on Patch Tuesday

Two Windows bulletins coming on Patch TuesdayI don't have any updates to install in Windows Vista.But I do have definition updates to install, so that's no big deal.I am always cautious when visiting websites and I will never open attachments (only an idiot will do that to get their computer...

Tags: Operating systems, Patch Tuesday, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-11-08

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Private Coach 2.2.91 (Windows)

Private Coach is a personal training software. It provides custom training and nutrition advice through the unique "TrainerAssistance" feature. The included Nutrition Manager allows for calorie budgeting and tracking of key nutrients. Many health- and fitness related parameters such as BMI, resting heart rate, and blood pressure can be recorded....

Tags: Nutrition, Microsoft Windows, Training, Digital Environment, Nutrition Manager, Workforce Management, Training And Certification, Human Resources

Software downloads 2009-11-18

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

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

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

Microsoft does a 180 on Exchange 2007 support (in a good way)

Why does Microsoft continue to be so clueless?I swear some of the decisions this company makes about their products amazes me. What were they thinking by not supporting Exchange 2007 on 2008 R2?Hmm.They were thinking... Why would you upgrade the server OS and not upgrade Exchange? It makes us...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Corp., Exchange 2007 support, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, MicroSoft DOES

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Bright Shadow 1.2.3 (Windows)

Game Story For over a century, the civilization of Luciena has known the mysterious properties of Soul Power. Soul power exists within every facet of the universe, in all sentient beings, and can be manipulated for power, benevolence, or evil. Lucienans used this power to create a peaceful society. However,...

Tags: Society, Microsoft Windows, Gamepot USA, Soul Power, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-10-26

Who is a Candidate for Desktop Linux?

I personally do not fall into the group of people that can easily migrate away from Windows, but that doesn't mean you or someone you know can't make the switch. As I said in earlier post last month, the work that I...

Tags: Desktop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Desktop Linux, Computer, Super-Casual Web Surfer, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-10-11

From Gimmiv to Conficker: The lucrative MS08-067 flaw

GENEVA -- The critical MS08-067 vulnerability used by the Conficker worm to build a powerful botnet continues to be a lucrative security hole for cyber criminals. During a presentation at the Virus Bulletin 2009 conference here, a trio of Microsoft researchers dissected the malware attacks linked to...

Tags: Flaw, Malware, Conficker, MS08-067, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-09-23

Sun patches 'critical' StarOffice/StarSuite flaw

Sun patches Openoffice.org with 3.1.1The security problem in "CVE-2009-0200 / CVE-2009-0201: Manipulated Microsoft Word files can lead to heap overflows and arbitrary code execution" was patched in Openoffice.org in version 3.1.1.http://www.openoffice.org/security/bulletin.htmlMikeOpen_Office is FREEIf you run a Linux distro with Open_Office you are immune from 99.99% of this Windows silliness....So, Linux...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, OPEN SOURCE, PRODUCTIVITY, Cyberthreats, Linux, Sun Microsystems Inc., patch management

Discussion threads 2009-09-18

Patch Tuesday heads-up: Six 'critical' bulletins on tap

InformativeNOT!This bulletin is sub-standard. Microsoft usually delivers information about which components are affected so diligent sysadmins can weigh pros and cons of allowing the patch on to certain network segments.This bulletin is useless for that purpose.RE: Patch Tuesday heads-up: Six 'critical' bulletins on tapFun.But not quite as much fun as......[b]this:[/b]http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=4185They're...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Cyberthreats, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-09-03

Source code for Skype eavesdropping trojan in the wild

Social Engineering?According the the Symantic press releasehttp://www.prwire.com.au/pr/14463/symantec-threat-bulletin-trojan-peskyspy-recording-skype-voip-conversation"The Trojan is detected by Symantec as Trojan.Peskyspy and can be downloaded to a computer by way of tricking the user with an E-mail scam or other social engineering tactic....The Trojan is targeting Windows API hooks, a technique used to alter the planned behavior...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Skype Technologies S.A., trojan horse, Source Code Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-28

wodImapServer 2.2.3 (Windows)

ImapServer ActiveX control is component that you can easily integrate into your applications to provide full IMAP4rev1 protocol server implementation. All you need to do is to put it on VB form, call it's Start method and it's immediately accepting connections by your clients. It fully supports commands defined in...

Tags: Message, Microsoft Windows, ImapServer ActiveX Control, IMAP, Productivity, E-mail, E-mail Servers, Servers, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-08-20

Microsoft: Exploits likely for 'critical' Windows vulnerabilities

Who cares if exploit code will be released in the futureAs long as it is patched before the exploits are out, the exploits no longer count. Or something like that.Cue the double standards...PS I wonder which one of these was labeled "Bulletin 3" in the pre-patch announcement? According to some...

Tags: Patches, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows, exploit, patch, Microsoft Corp., LUA

Discussion threads 2009-08-11

Microsoft: Exploits likely for 'critical' Windows vulnerabilities

Microsoft today dropped a mega patch bundle with fixes for several "critical" vulnerabilities affecting the Windows platform and warned that "consistent, reliable exploit code" was likely to be released within 30 days. The Redmond, Wash. software maker released nine bulletins -- five rated critical -- to provide...

Tags: Windows Vulnerability, Vulnerability, Microsoft Windows, Exploit Code, Microsoft Corp., Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-08-11

The echo chamber misreads another Windows 7 survey

The echo chamber misreads another Windows 7 surveyVista after one year.....was about the same as XP after one year.http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=352Excellent article, Ed!Thanks for the great article! Just shows how biased many news sources there are on the 'net!unfreakingbelieveablethese writers are either terribly ignorant of how this stuff works or else...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 survey, Microsoft Windows Vista, adoption rate, Microsoft Windows, survey

Discussion threads 2009-07-13

MobiTradeOne for TD AMERITRADE 1.0.6 (Mobile)

MobiTradeOne gives you an opportunity to manage your TD AMERITRADE account, observe financial market trends, place new orders and execute current positions in stocks and options. MobiTradeOne enables trading securities listed on the NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ, as well as OTC Bulletin Board OTCBB securities, pink sheet securities, options and exchange...

Tags: TD Ameritrade Inc., Mobile, OLSOFT, MobiTradeOne, Financial Accounting, Advertising & Promotion, Finance, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-06-05

Patch Tuesday heads-up: Critical Windows, IE fixes coming

Patch Tuesday heads-up: Critical Windows, IE fixes comingOnly 4 bulletins for VistaPlease pay attention to the versions, don't generalize, newer Windows versions have less vulnerabilities: on June 2009 Microsoft will release 7 bulletins for XP and only 4 bulletins for Vista ===> yet another reason to use VistaBut one of...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), SECURITY, Patches, Microsoft Windows Vista, vulnerability, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-04

The Business OpsCenter 3.8.2 (Windows)

The core features of OpsCenter include a real-time employee in/out board, sending and receiving text/phone messages, vacation/sick day calendar and management system with optional vacation requests, bulletin board system, event calendar, out-of-office and work schedule manager, and highly customizable features on both the system level and individual client level.OpsCenter is...

Tags: Client, Audama Software, OpsCenter 3.8.2, Corporate Governance, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-05-23