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IT pros burn the midnight oil as Microsoft fixes 23 flaws on Patch Tuesday

IT pros burn the midnight oil as Microsoft fixes 23 flaws on Patch Tuesday

IT professionals are having a long day today as Microsoft fixed the most vulnerabilities during a Patch Tuesday since it began its monthly patching cycle
Ericka Chickowski Aug 8 2006 11:07PM Security
Another big Patch Tuesday coming next week

Another big Patch Tuesday coming next week

For the second time in three months, Microsoft will release a dozen security fixes as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday release cycle.
Frank Washkuch Aug 3 2006 7:41PM Security
McAfee could patch widespread flaw as early as tomorrow

McAfee could patch widespread flaw as early as tomorrow

A patch addressing a flaw in consumer versions of McAfee software is expected to be released Wednesday.
Dan Kaplan Aug 1 2006 4:23PM Security
IE 7 to be pushed as a security patch

IE 7 to be pushed as a security patch

Microsoft will push Internet Explorer 7 (IE 7) for Windows XP as a high priority security patch through Automatic Updates later this year.
Ericka Chickowski Jul 31 2006 7:15AM Security
Microsoft fixes one July Patch Tuesday fix

Microsoft fixes one July Patch Tuesday fix

Microsoft fixed one of its July patches this week after reports that the patch appears to install correctly, but then is reoffered by Automatic Update and Windows Update.
Frank Washkuch Jul 20 2006 9:55PM Security
Seven new Patch Tuesday fixes released by Microsoft

Seven new Patch Tuesday fixes released by Microsoft

Microsoft's release today of seven much-anticipated patches highlights the continued trend of client-side vulnerabilities – but the most important fix of all corrects a high-risk flaw that malicious users can take advantage of with no user interaction.
Dan Kaplan Jul 11 2006 10:16PM Security
Lucky number of fixes due from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday

Lucky number of fixes due from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft will release seven new fixes next week as part of the July version of the company's monthly Patch Tuesday release.
Frank Washkuch Jul 6 2006 8:17PM Security
Microsoft patches security patch

Microsoft patches security patch

Microsoft has reissued a recent patch after it emerged that the original version included in its June security update damaged the dial-up functionality of Windows.
Clement James Jun 30 2006 9:58AM Security
Microsoft to update new patch because of scripting issue

Microsoft to update new patch because of scripting issue

Microsoft will update one of the patches it released last Tuesday due to an error that prevents certain scripts from running.
Frank Washkuch Jun 19 2006 5:46PM Security
A dozen new Microsoft fixes released on Patch Tuesday

A dozen new Microsoft fixes released on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft released a dozen new patches on Tuesday - eight of which were deemed critical by the software giant - including a cumulative security update for Internet Explorer and a long awaited fix for Microsoft Word.
Frank Washkuch Jun 13 2006 10:25PM Security
Dozen fixes due on Microsoft Patch Tuesday

Dozen fixes due on Microsoft Patch Tuesday

IT administrators will be busy next week when Microsoft releases a monster Patch Tuesday update, sending out a dozen security fixes to users of its software.
Frank Washkuch Jun 8 2006 9:53PM Security
Exchange flaw, two others, fixed on Microsoft Patch Tuesday

Exchange flaw, two others, fixed on Microsoft Patch Tuesday

Microsoft released three fixes – two of which prevent remote code execution - as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday release today.
Frank Washkuch May 9 2006 9:09PM Security
Microsoft's April patch redux

Microsoft's April patch redux

Microsoft on Tuesday released an updated version of an April patch that was clashing with third-party software.
Frank Washkuch Apr 26 2006 7:41PM Security
Microsoft to update April patch

Microsoft to update April patch

Microsoft will re-release one April Patch next Tuesday due to interference between the fix and third-party software.
Frank Washkuch Apr 21 2006 8:45PM Security
Microsoft IE patch clashing with HP products

Microsoft IE patch clashing with HP products

A recent Microsoft security fix – released last week to fix critical flaws in Internet Explorer (IE) – is interfering with a number of Hewlett-Packard (HP) devices.
Frank Washkuch Apr 18 2006 6:29PM Security
Did Microsoft's Patch Tuesday come early enough?

Did Microsoft's Patch Tuesday come early enough?

When Microsoft released five security bulletins - three of which were deemed critical - as part of this week’s Patch Tuesday, the company inadvertently started another debate about when – or if - the computing giant should divert from its scheduled fix release dates.
Frank Washkuch Apr 12 2006 6:31PM Security
IE flaw, four others, fixed by Microsoft on Patch Tuesday

IE flaw, four others, fixed by Microsoft on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft released a long awaited patch for a critical Internet Explorer (IE) flaw today – April’s Patch Tuesday – along with four other fixes for company products.
Frank Washkuch Apr 11 2006 8:10PM Security
Readying for Microsoft Patch Tuesday

Readying for Microsoft Patch Tuesday

Tomorrow will be one of the busiest days of the month for IT security professionals updating their anti-malware protection.
Staff Writers Apr 10 2006 6:36PM Security
Old patch for new McAfee flaw

Old patch for new McAfee flaw

A 2003 patch has been recommended as the solution for a newly discovered McAfee security flaw – revealed by a rival researcher - in its WebShield product.
Frank Washkuch Apr 4 2006 8:34PM Security
Another early patch from Microsoft?

Another early patch from Microsoft?

A patch for recently discovered – and exploited – flaw in Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) is scheduled to be a part of April’s Patch Tuesday release, but could be released earlier.
Frank Washkuch Mar 27 2006 10:49PM Security

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