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PowerPoint, Firefox, Other Apps at Risk From DLL Flaw

A vulnerability that Microsoft confirmed just yesterday is already being exploited, and the software giant says it can't fix the problem with a simple update.

One Bing Now Rules Them All in US and Canada

Microsoft today announced that it has completed integrating its Bing search engine technology into Yahoo's U.S. and Canadian Web portals.

Microsoft Warns of DLL Flaw Involving Remote Servers

Microsoft issued a security advisory this evening about an old hacking trick that could affect Windows systems via remote servers.

Microsoft Updates Security Compliance Manager Tool

Microsoft on Friday issued an update of its Security Compliance Manager tool, which helps IT pros set security policies for some Microsoft software.

Report Looks at Microsoft Office Alternatives

Organizations have been considering alternatives to Microsoft Office, but not as replacements quite yet.

Microsoft Releases Windows Azure Security Resources

Microsoft provided more information about security for Windows Azure, publishing a talk and white paper.

Intel To Acquire McAfee for $7.68 Billion

Blockbuster deal will let Intel provide hardware-based security.

Windows Embedded Management TAP Announced

Microsoft today announced a new Technology Adoption Program designed to get product development feedback on managing Windows Embedded-based devices.

GPUs: Secret Weapon of Password Crackers

Among the oft-cited weaknesses in using passwords for authentication are that people choose bad, easily guessed passwords, such as "123456" or, even, "password."

AV-Test Certifies Security Products on Windows 7

AV-Test this week published certification results for 19 software security products running on Windows 7.

Windows Small Business Server 'Aurora' Preview Released

Microsoft announced on Monday that a "preview" of Windows Small Business Server codenamed "Aurora" is now available for download.

Windows Home Server 'Vail' Preview Released

Microsoft announced today that it has released a "preview build" of Windows Home Server (WHS) codenamed "Vail" to test participants.

Windows Mobile Loses Ground in Smartphone Market

Microsoft's operating system for consumer smartphones lost market share last quarter, according to research announced this week by Gartner.

Microsoft Readying Releases of IE 9, MED-V, Opalis and CRM 2011

Microsoft this week provided notice of some upcoming product updates and betas to expect in the coming months.

Microsoft Offers New SQL Server Migration Tools

Microsoft today updated some of its free tools to help users move to Microsoft SQL Server and released a new Oracle MySQL migration tool.

Microsoft Issues New Windows Security Advisories

Microsoft issued even more details about Windows security concerns, even after releasing its August security update on Tuesday.

Microsoft Extends UTD Discount for Windows and Office

Microsoft has extended its "up-to-date" (UTD) discount upgrade offer for Windows and Office licensees through next month.

UPDATE: Microsoft Unveils 'Premier Mission Critical' Support Service

Microsoft today announced a new mission-critical support option for organizations as part of its Microsoft Services consulting business.

Microsoft Releases Record 15 Security Patches for August

Microsoft rolled out 14 fixes in its August security update Tuesday, bringing the total for the month to 15.

Microsoft Lays Out Its 'Open Cloud' Vision

Microsoft used the occasion of an open source conference last month to advance its vision of an open cloud by breaking it down into four basic principles.

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