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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...
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...
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...
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 .
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 .
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...
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...
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...
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...
Excellent article by Sandi Hardmeier (MVP). Please read: WARNING: Winfixer and Errorsafe being distributed via MSN Messenger banner advertisements .
Since this year you can also get the Microsoft Security updates as ISO-9660 CD image. These ISO-9660 CD image files contain the security updates for Windows released on Windows Update on February 13th, 2007. These do not contain security updates for other...
Yesterday, when updating two PCs at the office, the SVCHOST.exe was using 100% of the CPU for a long time. There seems to be a fix for this but you have to get in contact with Microsoft. According to the KB article: 916089 it happens when you run Microsoft...
The Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner and Windows Live OneCare are now located at one place on the 'Net: http://onecare.live.com/ . If you just need a quick scan then just go to this site: http://onecare.live.com/scan . Other security related links...
Finally, we're back again. Have been offline because of some problems with my ISP but since January 11th we're back online again. This time I'm connected by UNET , a local Dutch provider who delivers Internet, phone and TV through a fiber glass connection...
Support for Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Service Pack 1a (SP1a) ends today, October 10 , 2006 . Microsoft will end support on this date. This also includes security updates for these service packs. Microsoft is ending support for these...
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