Microsoft released two security advisories that included solutions April 13 as part of its massive April security update. Along with the 17 security bulletins in the April patch, Microsoft released a tool to help protect older versions of Office, as we…
Whitehats pierce giant hole in Microsoft security shield
When Redmond closes a door, it opens a window
In late December, Microsoft researchers responding to publicly posted attack code that exploited a vulnerability in the FTP service of IIS told users it wasn’t much of a threat because the worst it probably…
Apple vs. Microsoft: Two views on insecurity
Security analysts and Windows managers often point a finger at Apple’s longstanding place at the top of Secunia’s OS vendor vulnerabilities list. However, that chart may map only part of the insecurity picture.
Neil MacDonald, a vice pre…
Microsoft puts hand on Office XP plug, ready to pull
Microsoft today reminded customers that it will pull the support plug for the aged Office XP in July. Office XP, which launched nearly 10 years ago, will exit support July 12, that month’s Patch Tuesday. The date will be the last time Microsoft issues …
Microsoft fixes a security bug in its virus-scanner
February 23, 2011, 09:45 PM – - Microsoft has patched a bug in its malware scanning engine that could be used as a stepping stone for an attacker looking to seize control of a Windows box.
Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability Researched by Microsoft
An unnamed security researcher released information Monday on a discovered Windows vulnerability that could be used to perform remote code execution. Along with bringing the hole to the attention of Microsoft, the researcher posted the proof-of-concept…
Microsoft to seal 22 security holes this month
Microsoft today said it will address 22 vulnerabilities as part of next week’s Patch Tuesday, three of which are critical.
