No surprises as Microsoft releases 17 security bulletins patching of 64 vulnerabilities.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 04/12/2011
Microsoft's advanced security notice previews a large rollout for IE, Windows and some of the tools in the Office suite.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 04/07/2011
Plus: A Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle progress report; Symantec sums up 2010 in Internet security.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 04/05/2011
Microsoft issued Security Advisory 2524375 yesterday concerning nine fraudulent digital certificates.
Plus: Adobe fixes Reader, Flash; Australia works toward better online safety.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 03/22/2011
In an announcement released Thursday, Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU), in conjunction with federal law enforcement agencies, have pulled the plug on the Rustock spybot network.
New tool from Browsium allows IE 6 apps to continue running in IE 8.
Five of my favorite PowerShell cmdlets that make it a breeze to work with Active Directory.
- By Zubair Alexander
- 03/15/2011
The newest incarnation of Microsoft's venerable browser makes its official debut at SXSW in Austin.
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
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
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
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.
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
Microsoft on Monday offered some rare insight into its patching process, specifically concerning "silent updates," in a TechNet blog post.