This week saw a mix of cybercrime and industry news, with some events highlighting the ever-present threat landscape and others showcasing progress in the fight for online safety. Let’s dive into the top 5 stories: Staying informed about cybersecurity threats is crucial for individuals and organizations alike. By keeping up with the latest news and…
What is the Problem? Microsoft has informed us of a potentially catastrophic vulnerability in all versions of Windows. What is being done? The issue has to do with Secure Web Browsing, which is not so secure unless you install a patch that was released Tuesday. Who is affected? Everyone running the Windows Operating System. Don’t…
Adobe and Microsoft today each issued security updates to fix critical vulnerabilities in their software. Microsoft pushed 14 patches to address problems in Windows, Office, Internet Explorer and .NET, among other products. Separately, Adobe issued an update for its Flash Player software that corrects at least 18 security issues. Microsoft announced 16 bulletins, but curiously two…
Patch Tuesday. When it releases its monthly patches September 13, Microsoft will publish five bulletins categorized as “important” to close 15 holes. Most of the bulletins fix vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office, which attackers can use to inject malicious code and escalate rights. Arbitrary code can also be executed in the Mac edition of Office, and…
Microsoft issued three “critical” security bulletins as part of its monthly patch Tuesday. The top of the list is MS11-003, which is a cumulative update for Internet Explorer that resolves four vulnerabilities. CSS bug outlined in Security Advisory 2488013 is a bug that could give attackers control of people’s computers. Read More….
Microsoft to issue 12 securities updates next week to patch 22 vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer (IE), Windows, its Internet server and Visio, the company’s data diagramming tool. Microsoft also announced it will provide patches next Tuesday for three bugs it has already acknowledged, including one that has been exploited by criminals for several weeks. Read…
