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Possible vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word 2002 Service Pack 3

Microsoft released an advisory for a Office Word 2002 SP3 vulnerability. Investigation indicates that customers who use all other supported versions of Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word,...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2008 10:48 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Advisory, Microsoft Office
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...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2008 10:37 AM by jubo

Filed under: Windows Security, News
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2008

Patch Tuesday or patch Wednesday... it all depends on which part of the world you're in. For me it's patch Wednesday and yes, yesterday Microsoft released their monthly bulletin with 4 "important" updates. On July 8th, Microsoft released...

Published Wed, Jul 09 2008 10:23 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Bulletins
Snapshot Viewer MS Access ActiveX Control Vulnerability

Microsoft has released an advisory for a MS Access remote code-execution vulnerability. The flaw lies in the Microsoft Snapshot Viewer ActiveX control, "snapview.ocx", which may allow remote code-execution attacks. This affects Office Access...

Published Tue, Jul 08 2008 9:00 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Advisory
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 .

Published Mon, Jul 07 2008 11:09 AM by jubo

Filed under: Windows Security, News
Adobe Reader 9 is there...

A few days ago Adobe released version 9 of their Adobe Reader. It seems to add new capabilities, better performance and stronger security, according to Adobe Reader Weblog . You can download the new version here . This download also comes with the new...

Published Fri, Jul 04 2008 1:34 PM by jubo

Filed under: News
Patch Tuesday: Advanced Notification

Last time I was a bit late to tell you about the Windows Updates, but this time we have an advanced notification. On July 8th, Microsoft is releasing 4 "important" updates. For more detailed information check TechNet and the post at the blog...

Published Fri, Jul 04 2008 9:08 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Bulletins, News
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....

Published Fri, Jul 04 2008 8:27 AM by jubo

Filed under: Windows Security, News
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...

Published Wed, Jun 25 2008 11:38 AM by jubo

Filed under: Windows Security, News
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June 2008

It's a bit late, Microsoft already posted their patches for this month. So, if you haven't done that yet then it's a good idea to point your mouse to Windows Update and start getting those updates. On June 10th, Microsoft released the following...

Published Wed, Jun 25 2008 9:21 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Bulletins
Apple's Safari on Windows Platform Threat

Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a blended threat that allows remote code execution on all supported versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista when Apple’s Safari for Windows has been installed. Safari is not installed with Windows XP or...

Published Mon, Jun 02 2008 10:13 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Advisory
Update your Flash!

Because of an Adobe Flash Player issue you need to update this software to the latest version, which is 9.0.124.0. For more detailed information see the Adobe Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) blog web site. To check which version you have...

Published Mon, Jun 02 2008 9:58 AM by jubo

Filed under: News
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2008

Yesterday, May 13th, Microsoft released 3 "critical" and 1 "moderate" update. If the automatic update didn't get them yet, then it's time to move your mouse over to Microsoft Update and start updating your computer. If you...

Published Wed, May 14 2008 9:20 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Bulletins
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...

Published Tue, May 13 2008 11:50 AM by jubo

Filed under: Windows Security, News
Introducing: Live Mesh

You probably have heard it already, but if not then here it is. Microsoft's new product: Live Mesh. For more information check their web site at: Live Mesh Team Blog And at on10 you can see a video of what Live Mesh actually is. Check it out here...

Published Fri, Apr 25 2008 10:53 AM by jubo

Filed under: Miscellaneous, News
Automatic distribution of Windows Vista SP1 begins today

Check out the Windows Vista Team blog: Automatic distribution of Windows Vista SP1 begins today

Published Thu, Apr 24 2008 1:09 PM by jubo

Filed under: Vista, News
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Released to Manufacturing

Yesterday, Chris Keroack, Release Manager Windows Serviceability, posted the following announcement: Today we are happy to announce that Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) has released to manufacturing (RTM). Windows XP SP3 bits are now working their way...

Published Tue, Apr 22 2008 8:52 AM by jubo

Filed under: News
Microsoft Security Advisory (951306)

Vulnerability in Windows Could Allow Elevation of Privilege Published: April 17, 2008 Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a vulnerability which could allow elevation of privilege from authenticated user to LocalSystem, affecting Windows XP...

Published Sat, Apr 19 2008 11:01 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Advisory
Firefox 2.0.0.14 - Security release

Some people I know have this browser installed... If you do not have the automatic update activated then it's time to install an new version of this browser. For more information see the release notes: What's New in Firefox 2.0.0.14 Mozilla Foundation...

Published Sat, Apr 19 2008 10:43 AM by jubo
The "Alternative" Blog...

As you may know, I recently married Kim , the most wonderful and beautiful woman who I met at the MVP Summit in 2007 . Recently she started her own blog... Yes, if you're interested what an American woman does in Holland or what I do in my off-line...

Published Thu, Apr 17 2008 10:00 PM by jubo

Filed under: About Me

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Possible vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word 2002 Service Pack 3

From the BBC News Desk: Fix found for net security flaw

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2008

Snapshot Viewer MS Access ActiveX Control Vulnerability

Security update for Opera 9.5

Adobe Reader 9 is there...

Patch Tuesday: Advanced Notification

Update for Windows Update

Adobe Reader 8.1.2 Security Update

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June 2008

Apple's Safari on Windows Platform Threat

Update your Flash!

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2008

Windows XP SP3 Released

Introducing: Live Mesh

Automatic distribution of Windows Vista SP1 begins today

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Released to Manufacturing

Microsoft Security Advisory (951306)

Firefox 2.0.0.14 - Security release

The "Alternative" Blog...