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Microsoft Issues Security Advisory on Windows Aero

Microsoft released a security advisory on Tuesday concerning a Windows component involved with desktop graphics display.

Apply ISE Pack As Needed

I use PowerShell's Integrated Script Editor Pack mostly for one must-have feature, but there's a whole host of cool scripting tools you might also want to check out.

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Study Targets Windows 'Hooking' in AV Software

Microsoft has been working with a security firm investigating a fundamental flaw in antivirus software for Windows.

What Kernel Hooking is All About

Attackers now patching systems to allow for better attacks. Plus: Microsoft Office and Google Apps go toe-t-toe on security; insider threats growing, says report.

Top IT Security Concerns Voiced in Survey

Network breaches represent the foremost nightmare scenario for IT pros, according to a report.

Microsoft's May Patch Aims at Office Vulnerabilities

After a thick April patch, this month's security update, released today, is light with only two "critical" fixes.

Criticism on Patch Process Thrown Microsoft's Way

Plus: McAfee explains patching problem; what security concerns make you lose sleep?; Patching in the dark.

Microsoft: Two 'Critical' Fixes Coming Tuesday

Microsoft expects to deliver just two critical fixes in its May security update, arriving this Tuesday.

ISE Cool

Do you want your PowerShell environment settings to stick as you're whistling and working? Check out the ISE's very own $psISE object for ideas.

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The Security Patching Fun Never Ends

Two new off-cycle patches follow the usual Patch Tuesday release. Plus: Looking to third-party app security.

Microsoft Warns of SharePoint Security Flaw

Microsoft issued a security advisory on Thursday for a vulnerability in two SharePoint products.

IE 8 XSS Vulnerability To Get Fixed in June

Microsoft is preparing a security update in June for the IE XSS filter in Internet Explorer 8.

Microsoft Reissues Windows 2000 Server Security Fix

Microsoft today released an updated critical fix for Windows Media Services on Windows 2000 Server.

Microsoft Security Report Points Fingers at ISVs

Windows security holes have declined in the last year by 8.4 percent, according to a new Microsoft report.

Profile Pro

Get a handle on PowerShell's profile scripts, used for configuring your PS sessions.

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McAfee Glitch 'Bricks' Windows XP PCs

Thousands of enterprise PCs running Windows XP crashed yesterday after a McAfee antivirus update was applied.

Web Security Threats on the Rise, Report Finds

It may not be Tony Soprano on the Web, but a new security report finds that wise-guy hackers have become increasingly organized.

Microsoft Patches: Between a Fix and a Hard Place

Plus: Symantec details global Internet threats; Metasploit 'sells out'; Conficker rumbles.

Can I Get a Little Help Here?

The Get-Help cmdlet has some useful features you might want to take advantage of.

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Windows Kernel Patch Sidesteps Rootkit Infections

Microsoft's April patch will block installing a Windows kernel fix in the presence of troublesome malware.

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