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Microsoft investigates 4 new bugs

Microsoft investigates 4 new bugs

Microsoft is investigating reports of four new software flaws.
Tom Sanders Apr 12 2007 11:30AM Security
Microsoft refutes exploit-site reports of Office flaws

Microsoft refutes exploit-site reports of Office flaws

The same week Microsoft released April's second Patch Tuesday distribution, a hacker claimed on exploit websites to have found a number of application flaws. Microsoft today said it has found no such vulnerabilities.
Frank Washkuch Apr 12 2007 9:40AM Security
Microsoft ships Windows Home Server developer tools

Microsoft ships Windows Home Server developer tools

SDK and APIs expected to bring home monitoring and security applications.
Tom Sanders Apr 11 2007 2:10PM Security
Microsoft fixes eight vulnerabilities on second April Patch Tuesday

Microsoft fixes eight vulnerabilities on second April Patch Tuesday

Microsoft today delivered a motley assortment of patches, offering fixes for eight critical server- and client-side vulnerabilities that could lead to attackers executing remote code.
Dan Kaplan Apr 11 2007 10:08AM Security
Microsoft adds instant messaging to Xbox 360

Microsoft adds instant messaging to Xbox 360

Microsoft is prepering to release a Windows Live Messenger client for its Xbox 360 gaming console.
Tom Sanders Apr 10 2007 11:28AM Software
Despite patch, Microsoft ANI exploits attack through the weekend

Despite patch, Microsoft ANI exploits attack through the weekend

Six days removed from Microsoft's emergency fix for the dangerous ANI handling vulnerability, spammers are turning to an old friend to get their scams to the masses.
Dan Kaplan Apr 10 2007 11:01AM Security
Experts: Microsoft should consider change in patching process

Experts: Microsoft should consider change in patching process

Several security experts criticised Microsoft this week for not releasing a fix earlier for the Windows ANI flaw, calling for the company to reassess the way it handles critical patches.
Ericka Chickowski Apr 10 2007 10:29AM Security
Microsoft notches up map technology to compete with Google

Microsoft notches up map technology to compete with Google

Update delivers Firefox support for 3D building images.
Tom Sanders Apr 4 2007 12:21PM Software
Microsoft falls for Vista security hoax

Microsoft falls for Vista security hoax

April fools joke fails to catch gullible media.
Tom Sanders Apr 4 2007 12:18PM Software
Microsoft releases early .ANI fix

Microsoft releases early .ANI fix

Microsoft has released an out-of-cycle fix - one week before its scheduled Patch Tuesday release - for numerous vulnerabilities in Graphics Device Interface (GDI) that could allow remote code execution.
Frank Washkuch Apr 4 2007 9:48AM Security
Microsoft rushes out animated cursor security fix

Microsoft rushes out animated cursor security fix

Microsoft is to issue an out-of-cycle patch tomorrow for a flaw it revealed last week concerning how Windows treats animated cursor files.
Staff Writers Apr 3 2007 11:32AM Security
Microsoft to release ANI patch a week early

Microsoft to release ANI patch a week early

Microsoft announced on Sunday that it will release an out-of-band patch to fix a vulnerability in Windows Animated Cursor Handling (ANI) that some security experts are calling one of the most significant flaws in years.
Ericka Chickowski Apr 3 2007 10:13AM Security
Microsoft nixes 'Big Bang' service pack for Windows Vista

Microsoft nixes 'Big Bang' service pack for Windows Vista

One reason is that new tools such as Windows Update allow Microsoft to dribble out smaller fixes to its new OS whenever necessary.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:56PM Software
eEye releases third-party patch for Windows .ani handling flaw

eEye releases third-party patch for Windows .ani handling flaw

Attacks exploiting a critical unpatched Windows vulnerability were today linked to Chinese hackers and the February cross-site scripting attack on the website of Dolphins Stadium, the site of Super Bowl XLI.
Frank Washkuch Apr 2 2007 1:43AM Security
Microsoft unveils Xbox 360 Elite

Microsoft unveils Xbox 360 Elite

Upgraded console adds HDMI and larger hard drive.
Shaun Nichols Mar 30 2007 2:04PM Hardware
Microsoft in talks to buy DoubleClick

Microsoft in talks to buy DoubleClick

Advert tracking technology worth $2bn.
Matt Chapman Mar 30 2007 1:51PM Software
Novell defends itself over Microsoft deal

Novell defends itself over Microsoft deal

Free Software Federation threatens to cut company off.
Iain Thomson Mar 30 2007 11:58AM Software
Microsoft suspends Soapbox beta

Microsoft suspends Soapbox beta

Public testing closed to new users as Redmond tweaks filters.
Staff Writers Mar 28 2007 2:12PM Software
Exploit code released for patched Microsoft Internet Explorer flaw

Exploit code released for patched Microsoft Internet Explorer flaw

Hackers released exploit code on Monday for a patched Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) flaw. The disclosure could be the catalyst for widespread attacks, according to researchers.
Frank Washkuch Mar 28 2007 1:20AM Security
Microsoft guilty of 'abusive' market tactics

Microsoft guilty of 'abusive' market tactics

European Competition Commissioner threatens Redmond again.
Jane Hoskyn Mar 27 2007 1:41PM Software

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