But Microsoft's answer, it says, is to upgrade to a more secure IE 9. Plus: Adobe confirms Flash bug; Japan quake shakes loose with tasteless hoaxes.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 03/14/2011
With just one "critical" item and two "important" fixes for IT pros to consider, this month's Microsoft update light compared to the previous two months.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 03/09/2011
IE 8 has a target on its back this week. Plus: ISACA to audit social media apps; Microsoft Support isn't calling you personally (a free security tip).
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 03/09/2011
Microsoft is following up the last two patch-heavy months with a small update for March.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 03/03/2011
Microsoft Management Summit will be venue for the release of Microsoft's new cloud-based systems management tool.
- By Scott Bekker
- 03/01/2011
Microsoft removes recently released Windows Phone 7 update from circulation, citing problems with some Samsung phone users.
To address privately reported vulnerability, Microsoft has added an "important" fix to its Malware Protection Engine.
Unrest in Libya reminds us once again about the Internet Kill Switch. Plus: Microsoft outlines plan to apply public health policies to IT security.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/22/2011
Microsoft has been alerted to a Windows vulnerability that could be used to perform remote code execution.
Microsoft on Monday offered some rare insight into its patching process, specifically concerning "silent updates," in a TechNet blog post.
In an attempt to apparently disrupt Iran's uranim enrichment proram, the Stuxnet worm has targeted five organizations in Iran during a 10-month period, according to a Symatec report, titled "W32. Stuxnet Dossier."
- By Kevin McCaney
- 02/15/2011
Autorun disabled on USB and connected devices via update. Plus: IE9 keeps eyes on strangers; Symantec looks at security in Q4.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/15/2011
Cyber war has emerged as the hot topic at annual RSA Security Conference being held this week.
- By William Jackson
- 02/14/2011
Microsoft filed a motion with a Washington State Superior Court on Thursday that accuses Matt Miszewski, former market development manager for Microsoft's government group, of stealing 600 MB of documents the company considered confidential when taking a new position at Salesforce.com.
A Microsoft official briefly noted on Thursday that Microsoft is planning two new options for IT organizations using Windows 7 -- but the catch is that Software Assurance (SA) licensing needs to be in place.
In an "important, non-security update" released on Tuesday, Microsoft is offering a more convenient way to plug an Autorun hole for Windows XP and Vista users.
Two entries in this month's security update, released Tuesday, blocks Windows 7 users from connecting to VMware's View Connection Servers, according to a VMware security bulletin.
Patch Tuesday reminds us once again that hackers will always be a step ahead. Plus: Outlook issue to be fixed out of band; Intel's intentions with McAfee buy seem questionable.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/09/2011
Officials in the United Kingdom now suggest that a cyberattack from purported White House e-mail accounts actually originated from China, and the perpetrator used a hoax e-mail address that resembled a White House account.
- By Alice Lipowicz
- 02/08/2011
As expected, Microsoft today released 12 security bulletins in its February security update, targeting more than 20 software vulnerabilities.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/08/2011