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Patch Tuesday update addresses 24 bugs, including exploited TIFF zero-day

Patch Tuesday update addresses 24 bugs, including exploited TIFF zero-day

With the update, users can employ a patch for a TIFF zero-day, which - when exploited - gives attackers the same user rights as targeted individuals.
Danielle Walker Dec 11 2013 2:00PM Security
Patch Tuesday to include 11 security fixes from Microsoft

Patch Tuesday to include 11 security fixes from Microsoft

With the monthly update, Microsoft will fix a TIFF zero-day impacting users, but not a serious Windows XP flaw under active attack.
Danielle Walker Dec 9 2013 7:00AM Security
Tinder dating flaw tied accounts to Facebook identities

Tinder dating flaw tied accounts to Facebook identities

Patched.
Adam Greenberg Nov 28 2013 10:00AM Security
Facebook patches URL redirection bug

Facebook patches URL redirection bug

Fast fix.
Marcos Colon Nov 19 2013 4:31PM Security
Adobe plugs holes in Flash Player and ColdFusion

Adobe plugs holes in Flash Player and ColdFusion

Four vulnerabilities plugged.
Danielle Walker Nov 15 2013 12:00PM Security
Microsoft patches one zero-day, misses another

Microsoft patches one zero-day, misses another

Eight bulletins fix 19 unique vulnerabilities in Windows, IE and Office.
Danielle Walker Nov 13 2013 8:57AM Security
No fix for Office zero-day in Microsoft Patch Tuesday

No fix for Office zero-day in Microsoft Patch Tuesday

Eight fixes prepared.
Adam Greenberg Nov 12 2013 6:54AM Security
No fix for Office zero day in pending Patch Tuesday

No fix for Office zero day in pending Patch Tuesday

Eight fixes prepped.
Adam Greenberg Nov 11 2013 7:25AM Security
Twitter accounts were open to highjack via CSRF flaw

Twitter accounts were open to highjack via CSRF flaw

Attackers could read direct messages, post tweets.
Darren Pauli Nov 7 2013 1:04PM Security
Microsoft issues emergency fix for zero-day Office flaw

Microsoft issues emergency fix for zero-day Office flaw

Infected Word documents.
Staff Writers Nov 6 2013 10:50AM Software
WordPress automates patching

WordPress automates patching

One less thing to worry about.
Danielle Walker Nov 1 2013 9:00AM Security
Microsoft says ditch XP

Microsoft says ditch XP

Malware booms for SP2.
Adam Greenberg Oct 31 2013 7:13AM Security
iOS 7 update fixes passcode bypass

iOS 7 update fixes passcode bypass

Adds iCloud Keychain.
Adam Greenberg Oct 24 2013 12:16PM Security
51 Java holes patched

51 Java holes patched

And a dozen rated critical.
Danielle Walker Oct 17 2013 10:00AM Security
Google bug bounties now include open source

Google bug bounties now include open source

Rewards for 'down-to-earth fixes' for BIND, Linux kernel, lighttpd, Sendmail, OpenVPN and others.
Adam Greenberg Oct 11 2013 9:23AM Security
Adobe fixes critical bugs in Reader, Acrobat and RoboHelp publishing tool

Adobe fixes critical bugs in Reader, Acrobat and RoboHelp publishing tool

Updates Adobe Reader XI and Acrobat XI from version 11.0.04 to 11.0.05.
Danielle Walker Oct 11 2013 7:00AM Security
Big businesses ignoring critical website flaws

Big businesses ignoring critical website flaws

Retailers, tech companies pushing vulnerable code.
Darren Pauli Oct 10 2013 3:40PM Security
Microsoft fixes 28 bugs, including zero-days

Microsoft fixes 28 bugs, including zero-days

Zero days targeted Japan, Korea.
Danielle Walker Oct 9 2013 4:47PM Security
Recent WHMCS flaw used in PureVPN hack

Recent WHMCS flaw used in PureVPN hack

No information handed over to authorities, PureVPN says.
Juha Saarinen Oct 8 2013 7:00AM Security
Internet Explorer zero-day fix in pipeline

Internet Explorer zero-day fix in pipeline

Four of eight patches rated critical.
Adam Greenberg Oct 6 2013 10:00AM Security

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