Security Patch
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RealNetworks fixes 'highly critical' flaw
News A security hole in RealPlayer could open the door for hackers to remotely run code on vulnerable computers.
Tags: Security Management
Microsoft patch to block "Love"-like viruses
News Microsoft yesterday released a security patch for its Outlook email software to create stronger safeguards against virus attacks such as the recent "I Love You" outbreak.
Sun patches critical JRE security flaws
News Patches aimed at vulnerabilities in Java Runtime Environment that could occur when processing GIF images.
Tags: Data security, Security, Java
How should you handle software updates?
Techguide Different scenarios--computers in a well-secured enterprise network or those plugged directly into a DSL modem at home--affect how software patching should be handled.
Tags: Security Management, Security applications/tools, Microsoft Corp., Security, Security Patch, Software Update, computer, Chad Perrin, software, patch management
Microsoft issues security patch for unreleased software
News Security update fixes critical hole in pre-beta version of Windows 7 operating system, due to be distributed to attendees of PDC 2008 on Tuesday.
Tags: Security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Security Patch, Microsoft Windows 7, RFC, software, Microsoft Windows Server, e-mail request for comment, operating system software
Microsoft releases patch for critical IE security flaw
News Faced with malicious attackers exploiting Internet Explorer, Redmond releases a critical security patch outside its normal cycle.
Tags: Web sites, Domain names, Hacking, PC security, Data security, Spam and phishing, Microsoft Corp., Malware, Security, Web Browser
Microsoft probing SQL Server vulnerability
News The vulnerability opens system to remote code execution but only affects certain versions of the database software.
Tags: Network security, Server platforms, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Security, Vulnerability, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Microsoft Data Engine
Microsoft to patch new DirectX hole
News New hole in DirectX could allow an attacker to take control of a computer if the user visits a site and runs a maliciously crafted QuickTime file.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Software, Security, Security implementation/standards, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Apple QuickTime, DirectX, Vulnerability, Admin User
Critical IE 7 exploit making the rounds
News Microsoft issues warning of a nefarious Internet Explorer 7 exploit that is making the rounds, which carries the potential of installing malware onto users' computers.
Tags: Web browsers, PC security, Data security, Microsoft Corp., Malware, Security, Site, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft re-releases security patch for Windows XP
News The security patch first released earlier this month may not have fixed a Bluetooth stack problem that could allow an attacker to take complete control of a computer running the OS.
Tags: Security, Microsoft Windows, Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., SP3, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Bluetooth, software, blog entry
Opera issues security patch
News Update addresses flaws that could allow a malicious attacker to remotely take control of a user's system.
Tags: Security, Network security, Hacking
IE7 gets tabs but does it matter?
Insight What will it take for Microsoft to remain dominant in the browser war?
Tags: Web browsers
Priming for patch management
Insight Use these resources to learn about patch management solutions for your organization.
Tags: IT Management, Business applications
Apple patches 'critical' OS X flaw
News Company executives call the vulnerability its first critical security issue since Mac OS X was released three years ago.
Tags: Network security, Mac OS
Yahoo releases critical security patch for IM
News Patch for Messenger addresses zero-day exploits that take advantage of vulnerabilities in its Webcam ActiveX controls.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Security
