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Researchers warn of bogus Microsoft patch spam

Researchers warn of bogus Microsoft patch spam

Users are being warned of a new phishing scam falsely telling recipients they need to download a Microsoft patch.
Dan Kaplan Jun 28 2007 9:59AM Security
Apple updates Safari for Windows to patch bugs

Apple updates Safari for Windows to patch bugs

Apple today released an updated version of its Safari web browser for Windows to fix security holes researchers discovered soon after Monday's unveiling of the beta.
Dan Kaplan Jun 15 2007 10:09AM Security
IE takes center stage in June patch release

IE takes center stage in June patch release

USA - Microsoft has released security updates that repair a total of 15 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating system and bundled products.
Tom Sanders Jun 13 2007 5:37PM Software
Vista, IE flaws highlight patch Tuesday

Vista, IE flaws highlight patch Tuesday

Microsoft unveiled its first Windows Vista-only patch along with five other security bulletins in its latest monthly "Patch Tuesday" release on June 12.
Jim Carr Jun 13 2007 9:33AM Security
Yahoo rushes out IM patch

Yahoo rushes out IM patch

GLOBAL - Yahoo has released an update for its Instant Messenger software shortly after researchers posted code that exploits flaws in the application.
Tom Sanders Jun 12 2007 12:55PM Software
Microsoft to release six Patch Tuesday fixes

Microsoft to release six Patch Tuesday fixes

Microsoft said today it plans to release six security bulletins Tuesday as part of its June patch release.
Dan Kaplan Jun 8 2007 9:50AM Security
Student details flaw in Firefox add-ons

Student details flaw in Firefox add-ons

As users await the latest Mozilla Firefox patches, expected to be released today, absent will likely be a fix for a new remote vulnerability in browser extensions reported by a University of Indiana graduate student.
Dan Kaplan May 30 2007 5:35PM Security
Microsoft to boost Patch Tuesday details

Microsoft to boost Patch Tuesday details

A new initiative from Microsoft will take some of the sting out of its Patch Tuesday security updates by offering additional information about the patches five days prior to their release.
Dan Kaplan May 21 2007 3:58AM Security
Microsoft to offer more security details in advance

Microsoft to offer more security details in advance

A new initiative from Microsoft will take some of the sting out of its Patch Tuesday security updates by offering additional information about the patches five days prior to their release.
Dan Kaplan May 18 2007 10:18AM Security
Microsoft to release seven patches including DNS fix

Microsoft to release seven patches including DNS fix

Microsoft today announced it will release seven Patch Tuesday fixes next week, including one for a flaw in Windows Server 2000 and 2003 DNS Service.
Frank Washkuch May 4 2007 10:43AM Security
Microsoft: DNS patch likely for May Patch Tuesday

Microsoft: DNS patch likely for May Patch Tuesday

Microsoft will likely have a fix available for a sparsely attacked flaw in Windows Server 2000 and 2003 DNS Service as part of the 8 May Patch Tuesday distribution, according to company researchers.
Frank Washkuch May 1 2007 9:28AM Security
Microsoft works against the clock to ready DNS fix

Microsoft works against the clock to ready DNS fix

While stopping short of a guarantee, a prominent Microsoft security researcher said this week that the software superpower is working around the clock to have a patch for the DNS vulnerability ready by the 8 May Patch Tuesday.
Frank Washkuch Apr 20 2007 9:49AM Security
Microsoft fixes flawed .ani patch

Microsoft fixes flawed .ani patch

Microsoft's April update yields 5 critical updates.
Shaun Nichols Apr 12 2007 3:06PM Security
Microsoft fixes eight vulnerabilities on second April Patch Tuesday

Microsoft fixes eight vulnerabilities on second April Patch Tuesday

Microsoft today delivered a motley assortment of patches, offering fixes for eight critical server- and client-side vulnerabilities that could lead to attackers executing remote code.
Dan Kaplan Apr 11 2007 10:08AM Security
Experts: Install .ani patch immediately

Experts: Install .ani patch immediately

Security experts are urging Australian IT administrators to immediately install Microsoft’s out-of-cycle patch released last week, to prevent the spread of the critical .ani cursor vulnerability.
Negar Salek Apr 10 2007 11:19AM Security
Despite patch, Microsoft ANI exploits attack through the weekend

Despite patch, Microsoft ANI exploits attack through the weekend

Six days removed from Microsoft's emergency fix for the dangerous ANI handling vulnerability, spammers are turning to an old friend to get their scams to the masses.
Dan Kaplan Apr 10 2007 11:01AM Security
Five bulletins planned for post-ANI fix Patch Tuesday

Five bulletins planned for post-ANI fix Patch Tuesday

On the heels of Tuesday's early fix for the ANI flaw and other Graphics Device Interface vulnerabilities, Microsoft announced today that it will distribute five security bulletins next Tuesday.
Frank Washkuch Apr 10 2007 10:45AM Security
Yahoo updates to patch Messenger ActiveX vulnerability

Yahoo updates to patch Messenger ActiveX vulnerability

Yahoo has updated its instant messaging platform to protect against a vulnerability that can allow remote attacks.
Frank Washkuch Apr 5 2007 10:03AM Security
Britney Spears photos used as ANI exploit lure

Britney Spears photos used as ANI exploit lure

Count a website touting racy photos of former pop diva Britney Spears as one of about 450 that are hosting the dangerous ANI exploit, patched on Tuesday by Microsoft in an emergency release.
Dan Kaplan Apr 5 2007 10:00AM Security
Microsoft releases early .ANI fix

Microsoft releases early .ANI fix

Microsoft has released an out-of-cycle fix - one week before its scheduled Patch Tuesday release - for numerous vulnerabilities in Graphics Device Interface (GDI) that could allow remote code execution.
Frank Washkuch Apr 4 2007 9:48AM Security

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