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Microsoft Security Essentials is out!
Today it's there: Microsoft Security Essentials. The free antivirus program of Microsoft. You can download it from this website: Microsoft Security Essentials . As always, you have to uninstll any other antivirus program first before installing MSE...
New Microsoft site with latest online safety information
Keep up to date with the latest safety information from Microsoft. Watch videos or get information from others through online communities. Protect yourself from fraud, secure the data and, if you think it's helpful, share it with others on Facebook...
Posted: Tue, Sep 8 2009 21:12 by jubo | with no comments
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Microsoft Security Advisory: Video ActiveX control could allow remote code execution
Microsoft has released a Microsoft security advisory about this issue for IT professionals. The security advisory contains additional security-related information. To view the security advisory, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft...
Posted: Thu, Jul 9 2009 11:15 by jubo | with no comments
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Microsoft Security Essentials Beta available for download
If you’re interested in the Beta of Microsoft Security Essentials and you want to download it, then go to their web site MSE Beta . Better hurry because it seems it’s topped at 75,000 downloads. If you have any questions then you’ll find the answers at...
Posted: Tue, Jun 23 2009 18:43 by jubo | with no comments
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Out-of-band security update: MS08-067 – Critical
Last night, European time, Microsoft released an out-of-band security update. This update resolves a vulnerability in the Server service. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an affected system received a specially crafted RPC request...
October: National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Okay, I'm here in Holland. So, we don't really have a "national cyber security awareness month". But still... wherever you are, there should always be cyber security awareness and not only this month. There are always some basic steps...
Posted: Sat, Oct 4 2008 1:58 by jubo | with no comments
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Advanced notification August 2008
On August 12 Microsoft plans to release 12 security updates , which affect Microsoft Windows as well as Microsoft Office software. There will be 7 "critical" and 5 "important" updates. Related links; Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance...
Posted: Fri, Aug 8 2008 10:04 by jubo | with no comments
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From the BBC News Desk: Fix found for net security flaw
This article at the BBC web site, Computer experts have released software to tackle a security glitch in the internet's addressing system. The flaw, discovered by accident, would allow criminals to redirect users to fake webpages, even if they typed...
Posted: Wed, Jul 9 2008 10:37 by jubo | with no comments
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Security update for Opera 9.5
Opera released a security and stability upgrade. For details see the Security section of the Changelog . Download Opera's newest release Opera 9.51 for Windows .
Posted: Mon, Jul 7 2008 11:09 by jubo | with no comments
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Update for Windows Update
Starting at the end of this month, Microsoft Update Product Team will be rolling out an update to the Windows Update agent. You can read all the information in the posting at their team blog: Upcoming Update to Windows Update . What it means for you....
Posted: Fri, Jul 4 2008 8:27 by jubo | with no comments
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Adobe Reader 8.1.2 Security Update
While you're busy updating your software, or maybe you just see this message, then it's a good idea to move your mouse to Adobe dot com too. They just released a security update for Adobe Reader. For more information check the advisory: Adobe...
Windows XP SP3 Released
A few weeks sick, a virus caught me... and see what's happening! Microsoft releases SP3 for Windows XP. If you want to install it then you can get it at the Microsoft Download Center. But before you install it there's always important information...
Posted: Tue, May 13 2008 11:50 by jubo | with no comments
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Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.5)
Since a few weeks a new Windows Live OneCare v2.5 BETA has been released. If you're interested then click here and fill out a short survey at Microsoft Connect . Of course you'll have to uninstall the previous version first, or any other antivirus...
Windows Vista One Year Vulnerability Report
Microsoft's Jeff Jones released the 1 year vulnerability report for Windows Vista. This paper analyzes the vulnerability disclosures and security updates for the first year of Windows Vista and looks at it in the context of its predecessor, Windows...
Posted: Thu, Jan 24 2008 9:03 by jubo | with no comments
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Security Enhancements in Windows Vista™
Microsoft released a whitepaper in which it shows you how to achieve the right balance for managing security settings, given the varying needs of home, professional, and business users. You can download it at the Microsoft Download Center .
Posted: Sat, May 19 2007 19:54 by jubo | with no comments
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Microsoft Malware Protection Portal
Just released: Microsoft Malware Protection Center portal. Will officially launch in July with additional features such as malware sample submission. If you think additional features would be useful then your feedback is welcome! Source: Roger's Security...
Patch will be released to address the Windows Animated Cursor Handling
Tomorrow, April 3rd, 2007. Microsoft will release a patch to address the vulnerability in Windows Animated Cursor Handling . The highest Maximum Severity rating for this is Critical. This updates will require a restart. In the meantime keep your antivirus...
Posted: Mon, Apr 2 2007 20:57 by jubo | with no comments
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Mark Russinovich and what's new in the Windows Vista kernel
Holiday is over and it's back to reality. During the Summit we had a very good session with Mark Russinovich on the security in Windows Vista. I couldn't join the closing dinner where Mark would be present too as I had other arrangements. But there are...
Posted: Thu, Mar 29 2007 15:02 by jubo | with no comments
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RAT: Remote Access Trojan
Remote Access Trojans (RATs) are malicious software programs that criminals can use to control your computer through your Internet connection. A RAT can let a criminal view and change your computer's files and functions, monitor and record your activities...
Posted: Thu, Feb 22 2007 22:44 by jubo | with no comments
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"Winfixer" and "Errorsafe" through MSN Messenger banner advertisements
Excellent article by Sandi Hardmeier (MVP). Please read: WARNING: Winfixer and Errorsafe being distributed via MSN Messenger banner advertisements .
Posted: Sun, Feb 18 2007 11:27 by jubo | with no comments
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