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NewsLimited attacks against security vulnerability found in IE6 through IE8 spotted
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has admitted to "limited attacks" that were conducted against an unpatched vulnerability in version 6 through 8 of its beleaguered Internet Explorer web browser. The bug has Read more...
Free tools can add security protection
Cybercriminals are constantly on the prowl, using any pretense or means to distribute malware and infect computer systems. Company systems are prime targets, and even with all of the controls and Read more...
Warning: Microsoft has another security problem
Microsoft has a new security problem, and there is no way to fix it. Security firm Symantec told USA Today that cybercriminals have already found the vulnerability, which affects PCs using Windows XP Read more...
McAfee: Microsoft Visa a security risk
Are you worried about Microsoft Vista's security? You probably should be. Criticism of Microsoft's latest Windows operating system has been common, especially with regard to security. Now McAfee, an Read more...
Microsoft tries again
Microsoft is at it again. The company is about to release a major update to its Windows Live OneCare security suite. The exact date is not certain, but Amazon is already taking orders for it. The Read more...
ALSO NOTED: Google, Capgemini to announce partnership;How to support mashups in the enterprise;
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ALSO NOTED: Women could ease IT labor shortage; Watch out for fake Microsoft security alerts;> Women could help IT labor shortage, Penn State researchers say. Study > Watch Out For Fake Microsoft Security Alerts. Read more... ALSO NOTED: Microsoft security czar moves into new Windows system role; Learning from scandal and getting a grip on messaging;> Microsoft security czar moves into new Windows system role. Article > Learning from scandal and getting a grip on Read more... ALSO NOTED: Vendors unite to push VoIP, wireless ahead; NY hands off wireless net project to Northrop; and much more...> Vendors unite to push VoIP, wireless ahead. Article > NY Read more... Microsoft exec says security is better than everYou might have to take this with a big grain of salt: One Microsoft security leader believes that his company has boosted its security grade from a C or even D level to a B with its continuing Read more... | Press ReleasesVUPEN Security Discovers Critical Vulnerabilities in Microsoft SoftwarePARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VUPEN Security, the world leader in vulnerability research and analysis, today announced that the VUPEN Vulnerability Research Team (VRT) has been working with Microsoft for Read more >> HP Introduces Affordable Mini Netbook for SchoolsPALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced an education-focused Mini netbook designed to help schools around the world acquire affordable, reliable computing technology. The Read more >> |
