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Bogus Microsoft bulletin spreads virus
News A fake Microsoft security alert is being used to spread the latest version of a worm over the Internet.
Bogus Microsoft bulletin spreads virus
News A fake Microsoft security alert is being used to spread the latest version of a worm over the Internet.
Worm surge exploits Microsoft vulnerability
News A surge in worm activity for a patched Microsoft flaw means IT professionals need to apply the update, says F-Secure.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Business applications, Servers, Microsoft Corp., Malware, Security, F-Secure Corp., Worm, IT Security, Vulnerability
Microsoft patches four critical IE, Exchange holes
News Critical vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take control of an affected computer remotely. Patches also released for holes in SQL Server and Office.
Tags: Network security, windows alerts, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Security, Vulnerability, Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server, Admin User, Security Bulletin MS09-004, Server
Microsoft to plug holes in Windows, IE, Word, Office and Excel
News Microsoft will issue six critical security updates and four others for Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, Word and Excel as part of next week's Patch Tuesday.
Tags: Business applications, Mobile applications, Personal applications, Microsoft Office, Adobe Systems Inc., Security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security bulletin, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Excel
Microsoft to fix critical hole in IE
News Microsoft said it would be releasing security updates this week for a critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer and a moderate vulnerability in Visual Studio.
Tags: Web browsers, Software, Security, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft Update, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Software, security bulletin, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows
Microsoft revises DirectX security bulletins
News Software giant revises critical DirectX-related security bulletins.
Tags: Security, Microsoft Corp., DirectX, Microsoft Windows Vista, Server, security bulletin, software, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
Microsoft says security programs are paying off
News Company releases progress report on three programs launched a year ago to identify security holes and patch them faster.
Tags: Data security, PC security, Authentication and encryption, Security, Sourcefire Inc., Vulnerability, Software Update, Microsoft Internet Explorer, exploit code, security bulletin
Microsoft to fix six critical flaws on Patch Tuesday
News For the last Patch Tuesday of the year, Microsoft expects to patch flaws in Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Windows Media Center, and SharePoint, among others.
Tags: Security applications/tools, Security Management, Databases, Remote management, Microsoft Corp., Bulletin, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Media Center PC, Flaw, Pre-announcement
Microsoft: Scareware, PDF exploits rise
News The company's latest Security Intelligence Report shows a rise in the use of rogue security software and attacks targeting PDF, Word, and other common file formats.
Tags: PC security, Network security, Security Management, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Phishing, Microsoft Corp., Malware, Security, Vulnerability
Microsoft to issue 11 security patches on Tuesday
News Starting next week, company is expected to also provide an "exploitability index" to help system administrators prioritize the patches.
Tags: Business applications, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Security, Microsoft Host Integration Server, software company, critical patch, security bulletin, software
Microsoft Host Integration Server flaw exploited
News Researchers add Microsoft communication exploit to Metasploit testing tool, putting pressure on system administrators to patch quickly.
Tags: Security, Business applications, Hacking, Microsoft Corp., SNA, Vulnerability, Microsoft Host Integration Server, Admin User, Flaw, Server
Microsoft to tip off partners on security flaws
News The scheme will provide some security companies with details of Microsoft software vulnerabilities prior to the monthly 'Patch Tuesday'.
Tags: Security, Business applications, Software, Microsoft Corp., Juniper Networks Inc., Vulnerability, software company, security bulletin, Microsoft Security Response Center, network
Adobe fixes 28 holes in Reader and Acrobat
News Adobe's second quarterly update for Reader and Acrobat plugs 28 holes, including one that is being exploited in attacks.
Tags: Data security, PC security, Network security, Security applications/tools, Adobe Systems Inc., Security, Microsoft Corp., software, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Trend Micro Inc.
Microsoft fixes holes in Server Message Block
News The software giant has released security update to fix weaknesses in the network file-sharing protocol used in Windows.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Firewalls, Server Message Block, Microsoft Corp., Vulnerability, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server, File-sharing, network
