Internet Explorer out of band patch released, update now

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Microsoft has issued security hot-fixes to patch a security vulnerability in Internet Explorer which saw Google fall victim to some targeted and sophisticated attacks recently. The vulnerability was unveiled when Google went public that they were targeted in a sophisticated cyber-attack. The breach, involving Internet Explorer 6, ...

Windows has a 17 year old un-patched vulnerability

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

When it comes to updating security threats and bugs in their operating systems, Microsoft is, for the most part, pretty good about it. True, there are threats here and there that get overlooked, but eventually, Redmond takes care of them... except in this case. The H Security points out that Microsoft ...

Microsoft investigating zero-day Windows 7 hole

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Microsoft confirmed to Cnet News that it is looking into a report of a vulnerability in Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 that could be used by a malicious attacker to remotely crash PCs. The software giant is looking into claims of a "possible denial-of-service vulnerability in Windows Server Message Block ...

Microsoft to fix first critical hole in Windows 7 on Tuesday

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Microsoft confirmed on Wednesday that the company plans to push out a security fix for a critical security hole in Windows 7 next Tuesday. Microsoft officials posted an advanced security bulletin today that confirms Windows XP will have 6 critical holes patched, Windows Vista 5 critical holes and Windows 7 only ...