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Microsoft re-releases security patch

Microsoft re-releases security patch

Microsoft has re-released a critical security update known as MS08-051.
Aharon Etengoff Aug 27 2008 8:36AM Security
Microsoft fixes 26 flaws, five critical, in August patch cycle

Microsoft fixes 26 flaws, five critical, in August patch cycle

In its largest security update in 18 months, Microsoft on Tuesday delivered 11 patches to resolve 26 vulnerabilities in its operating system and related components.
Dan Kaplan Aug 13 2008 9:50AM Security
Physicist hacks DNS patch

Physicist hacks DNS patch

A Russian physicist has successfully hacked an emergency patch designed to fix a recently discovered DNS vulnerability.
Aharon Etengoff Aug 11 2008 7:15AM Security
Microsoft to release 12 patches

Microsoft to release 12 patches

Microsoft plans 12 fixes - seven for "critical" bugs - in next week's monthly patch delivery.
Dan Kaplan Aug 8 2008 11:00AM Security
Apple misses mark on DNS patch

Apple misses mark on DNS patch

Leopard remains vulnerable to cache poisoning, say researchers.
Shaun Nichols Aug 6 2008 9:52AM Security
Microsoft promises help to beleaguered patch customers

Microsoft promises help to beleaguered patch customers

Microsoft has vowed to work more closely with other security software writers in the battle against targeted exploits.
Andrew Charlesworth Aug 6 2008 7:34AM Security
Four fixes shipped for "critical" RealPlayer holes

Four fixes shipped for "critical" RealPlayer holes

RealNetworks, maker of RealPlayer, has issued an update to address four serious bugs.
Dan Kaplan Jul 29 2008 11:26AM Security
DNS flaw details heighten urgency to patch

DNS flaw details heighten urgency to patch

When researcher Dan Kaminsky reveals details behind the major DNS protocol vulnerability next month at Black Hat, it may not be such a surprise anymore.
Dan Kaplan Jul 23 2008 9:37AM Security
BlackBerry maker fixes PDF flaw that could crash server

BlackBerry maker fixes PDF flaw that could crash server

BlackBerry has fixed a PDF distiller vulnerability in the BlackBerry Attachment Service, which runs on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
Dan Kaplan Jul 22 2008 1:45PM Security
Mozilla issues two critical security advisories

Mozilla issues two critical security advisories

Mozilla Firefox versions 2.X and 3.0, as well as other Mozilla software products, are named in two critical security advisories issued Wednesday.
Egan Orion Jul 18 2008 10:34AM Security
Oracle pushes out 45 patches; 14 for Database

Oracle pushes out 45 patches; 14 for Database

Oracle on Tuesday released 45 fixes for vulnerabilities across its products, including the widely deployed Oracle Database.
Dan Kaplan Jul 16 2008 9:48AM Security
New iPhone plugs 13 flaws

New iPhone plugs 13 flaws

The iPhone 3G, released on Friday, includes faster internet — as well as 13 security fixes.
Dan Kaplan Jul 14 2008 9:54AM Security
ZoneLabs details Microsoft patch workarounds

ZoneLabs details Microsoft patch workarounds

ZoneLabs has issued an advisory detailing workarounds for those locked out of their internet connections by Microsoft's latest round of bug fixes.
Robert Jaques Jul 10 2008 11:40AM Security
Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes nine vulnerabilities

Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes nine vulnerabilities

In its Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft addressed nine vulnerabilities by releasing four security updates, none of which were deemed critical.
Chuck Miller Jul 9 2008 9:46AM Security
Multiple vendors cooperate to issue DNS design flaw fix

Multiple vendors cooperate to issue DNS design flaw fix

A DNS design flaw, which could have allowed remote attackers to silently hijack web sessions, prompted Tuesday's release of an unprecedented multivendor patch.
Dan Kaplan Jul 9 2008 9:41AM Security
Firefox users shown to be safer

Firefox users shown to be safer

A new study has shown Firefox users are the most likely to have fully patched browsers and thus be safer online.
Iain Thomson Jul 8 2008 9:04AM Security
Microsoft plans low-key Patch Tuesday

Microsoft plans low-key Patch Tuesday

Microsoft is planning to issue a relatively low-key monthly security update this month.
Shaun Nichols Jul 7 2008 1:01AM Security
Microsoft readies four patches for July update

Microsoft readies four patches for July update

Microsoft announced on Thursday that it plans to push out four patches -- none for "critical" vulnerabilities -- in the July round of fixes.
Dan Kaplan Jul 4 2008 10:40AM Security
Fake Microsoft patch spam

Fake Microsoft patch spam

A new spam attack falsely alerts users to download a Microsoft patch in an attempt to install malicious malware.
Sue Marquette Poremba Jul 3 2008 10:05AM Security
Apple delivers fourth Mac OS X update of year

Apple delivers fourth Mac OS X update of year

Apple on Monday delivered fixes for 25 vulnerabilities in its Mac OS X platform, plus a patch for a Safari bug.
Dan Kaplan Jul 2 2008 9:53AM Security

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