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Continuous news on hardware and software patches and work-arounds as they emerge. Follow the vulnerabilities topic page to see what's broken.

BMW patches in-car software security flaw

BMW patches in-car software security flaw

Up to 2.2 million cars affected.
Staff Writers Feb 3 2015 11:06AM Security
Google can't 'safely' patch WebView

Google can't 'safely' patch WebView

Details why it won't address hole in old system component.
Allie Coyne Jan 27 2015 4:10PM Security
Google stops patching core Android component

Google stops patching core Android component

Millions of users potentially vulnerable to attack.
Allie Coyne Jan 13 2015 9:19AM Security
Apple pushes first ever automated security update to Macs

Apple pushes first ever automated security update to Macs

Fix for critical NTP vulnerability in OS X.
Staff Writers Dec 24 2014 8:36AM Security
Microsoft pulls buggy Win 7 update over critical errors

Microsoft pulls buggy Win 7 update over critical errors

Root cert patch causes issues with graphics drivers, Windows Defender.
Allie Coyne Dec 15 2014 8:22AM Software
Microsoft issues urgent patch for critical Windows flaw

Microsoft issues urgent patch for critical Windows flaw

Bug allows attackers to become admins.
Allie Coyne Nov 19 2014 2:21PM Security
Largest Microsoft 'patch Wednesday' coming this week

Largest Microsoft 'patch Wednesday' coming this week

Sixteen flaws patched in biggest update collection this year.
Juha Saarinen Nov 10 2014 6:49AM Security
Stop the patches

Stop the patches

[Blog post] The situation has got out of hand.
Juha Saarinen Nov 5 2014 12:14PM Security
Govt agencies struggle to keep up with patching load

Govt agencies struggle to keep up with patching load

"I have never seen anything like it," says DHS CIO.
Paris Cowan Nov 3 2014 12:52PM Security
Vic Govt agencies failing to patch, monitor access controls

Vic Govt agencies failing to patch, monitor access controls

Auditor-General calls on CIOs to focus on security.
Paris Cowan Oct 15 2014 1:49PM Security
Apple patches OS X against Shellshock flaw

Apple patches OS X against Shellshock flaw

Patches out for Mountain Lion and Lion.
Juha Saarinen Sep 30 2014 9:28AM Security
Apple to release iOS 8.0.2 'in the next few days'

Apple to release iOS 8.0.2 'in the next few days'

Promised to include call drop-out, HealthKit fixes.
Staff Writers Sep 26 2014 6:29AM Software
Apple pulls iOS 8.0.1 patch that kills calls, TouchID

Apple pulls iOS 8.0.1 patch that kills calls, TouchID

Botched upgrade disconnects users worldwide.
Juha Saarinen Sep 25 2014 5:58AM Telco/ISP
Apple patches security issues in OS X Mavericks

Apple patches security issues in OS X Mavericks

Low-level OS component vulnerabilities plugged.
Juha Saarinen Sep 19 2014 5:48AM Software
Windows XP users at risk with new IE exploit

Windows XP users at risk with new IE exploit

No fix for those on unsupported OS.
Darren Pauli Apr 28 2014 10:07AM Security
Font flaw allowed Keybase copycats

Font flaw allowed Keybase copycats

Security teams pounce.
Darren Pauli Apr 1 2014 11:56AM Security
Attacks target Microsoft Word zero day

Attacks target Microsoft Word zero day

Google reports flaw with Rich Text Format docs.
Darren Pauli Mar 26 2014 6:19AM Security
Microsoft rushes out last-minute patches

Microsoft rushes out last-minute patches

Debate over XP user vulnerability reignited.
Tim Ring Feb 12 2014 11:53AM Software
IE watering hole hack added to notorious exploit kit

IE watering hole hack added to notorious exploit kit

Criminal hacking kits jostle for top spot.
Darren Pauli Jan 20 2014 11:14AM Security
Adobe patches critical Flash, Reader, Acrobat vulnerabilities

Adobe patches critical Flash, Reader, Acrobat vulnerabilities

Holes are 'critical'.
Adam Greenberg Jan 16 2014 6:28AM Financial Services

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