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Change of pace on Patch Tuesday

Change of pace on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft released two security bulletins today through March’s Patch Tuesday release, including a fix for several Office vulnerabilities that are considered critical.
Ericka Chickowski Mar 14 2006 10:25PM Security
Patch management (2006)

Patch management (2006)

The recent WMF Windows vulnerability emphasized the need for firms to continually assess their needs and take steps to keep up with software security. Rob Jaques reports.
Robert Jaques Mar 8 2006 12:00AM Security
2 minutes on...Third-party patch?

2 minutes on...Third-party patch?

When it comes to third-party vulnerability patches, most security experts still believe patience truly is a virtue.
Frank Washkuch Mar 7 2006 7:10PM Security
Sun shines on Aduva for patch management

Sun shines on Aduva for patch management

Sun Microsystems today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silicon Valley-based patch management firm Aduva for an undisclosed sum.
William Eazel Feb 24 2006 9:46AM Security
Two-thirds of U.K. businesses fail to patch

Two-thirds of U.K. businesses fail to patch

Nearly two-thirds of U.K. small businesses are failing to install patches as soon as they are released by vendors, according to a new study.
René Millman Feb 20 2006 2:22PM Security
Critical patch released by Oracle

Critical patch released by Oracle

Software giant Oracle issued a critical patch update today designed to correct a flaw that lets users with basic access take over as database administrators.
Dan Kaplan Jan 18 2006 9:43PM Security
Vista users get WMF patch

Vista users get WMF patch

Microsoft has extended its Windows metafile (WMF) patch to preview versions of its next-generation Windows Vista operating system.
Frank Washkuch Jan 17 2006 9:12PM Security
Firm: WMF patch ignored by many

Firm: WMF patch ignored by many

The Windows metafile (WMF) vulnerability that forced Microsoft to hurry an out-of-cycle patch to the public is still a threat because many home users have not yet fixed their PCs, one security firm warned today.
Frank Washkuch Jan 16 2006 10:04PM Security
Patch Tuesday fixes two problems

Patch Tuesday fixes two problems

Less than a week after releasing an out-of-cycle security patch, Microsoft got back on schedule by making two other patches it deemed “critical” public as its January “Patch Tuesday” bulletin.
Frank Washkuch Jan 10 2006 10:33PM Security
WMF patch released early

WMF patch released early

Bucking standard operating procedure, Microsoft released a patch Thursday for the recently exposed meta file vulnerability on numerous operating systems.
Frank Washkuch Jan 5 2006 10:19PM Security
Critical Microsoft patch set for release

Critical Microsoft patch set for release

Microsoft is set to release two security updates today as an installment of its monthly “Patch Tuesday” release cycle.
Frank Washkuch Dec 12 2005 8:47PM Security
Lone fix offered on 'Patch Tuesday'

Lone fix offered on 'Patch Tuesday'

Microsoft released just a single patch Tuesday for its monthly security bulletin.
Frank Washkuch Nov 9 2005 2:49PM Security
Prepare for critical Microsoft patch next week

Prepare for critical Microsoft patch next week

Microsoft has revealed that next week's so-called "Patch Tuesday" monthly software security bulletin release cycle will consist of just one update.
William Eazel Nov 7 2005 12:20PM Security
Take the pain out of patching

Take the pain out of patching

It is a constant race to keep up with the virus writers as they push out exploits for newly published vulnerabilities. René Millman looks at the secret of successful patch management
René Millman Oct 21 2005 2:07PM Security
Developing a patch and vulnerability management strategy

Developing a patch and vulnerability management strategy

In the first two quarters of 2005 more than 3,780 software vulnerabilities were reported, leaving a wide range of system components and software open to exploits. With the popular operating systems often the key target of worm and virus writers, the majority of businesses are left open to attacks.
Alan Bentley Oct 20 2005 11:03AM Security
Microsoft warns of flaw in latest Windows patch

Microsoft warns of flaw in latest Windows patch

Microsoft has issued a warning that flaws in its latest Windows patch designed to protect against newly discovered critical Windows vulnerabilities have been causing “various problems” for an as yet unknown number of users.
William Eazel Oct 19 2005 10:35AM Security
Take the pain out of patching

Take the pain out of patching

Television news anchors became the news in August when they had to apologize on-air for computer problems affecting their broadcast. The world watched as ABC and CNN were struck by the Zotob worm.
Rene Millman Oct 10 2005 6:45PM Security
Microsoft pulls September patch for more testing

Microsoft pulls September patch for more testing

Microsoft has pulled its plan to release one security bulletin this month to fix a critical flaw in Windows, saying more testing is needed.
Marcia Savage Sep 13 2005 6:08PM Security
Rotten Apple patch fixed

Rotten Apple patch fixed

Apple re-issued a critical security update for its OS X operating system after it was found to break 64-bit applications. The new update, called "2005-007 v1.1," replaced the flawed original that was released on Monday.
René Millman Aug 19 2005 12:35PM Security
PatchLink signs LAN Systems as distributor

PatchLink signs LAN Systems as distributor

US security vendor PatchLink has appointed LAN Systems as its sole distributor for Australia and New Zealand.
Fleur Doidge Aug 15 2005 12:09PM Security

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