Apple fixes 70 issues with Mac OS X 10.5.3 update

Apple on Wednesday update Mac OS X fixing 70 issues with the operating system and its components. ...continue reading 'Apple fixes 70 issues with Mac OS X 10.5.3 update'

Four Microsoft security patches due next week

Microsoft plans to fix critical bugs in its Word, Publisher and Jet database software next week. ...continue reading 'Four Microsoft security patches due next week'

Why Windows Update should be redesigned

Using off-the-shelf tools, exploits for software vulnerabilities can be crafted in as little as 30 seconds after studying the vendor's patch, giving hackers plenty of time to find vulnerable machines while Microsoft is in the process of distributing patches through Windows Update, according to a recently published research paper. ...continue reading 'Why Windows Update should be redesigned'

Microsoft patched critical Windows bug in XP SP3 early

The appearance and disappearance of a Windows XP installation snafu indicates that Microsoft patched a critical vulnerability in XP's still-unfinished Service Pack 3 (SP3) weeks before it fixed any other version of Windows. The glitch, which sent some PCs into an endless round of reboots, was strangely similar to one faced by Vista users in February. ...continue reading 'Microsoft patched critical Windows bug in XP SP3 early'

April to be another big Microsoft security patch month

Microsoft plans to release eight security updates next Tuesday, five of which are rated critical by the software vendor. ...continue reading 'April to be another big Microsoft security patch month'

Adobe claims it knew of 'PWN 2 OWN' Flash bug

Security researchers at Adobe Systems Inc. claimed that they knew of a Flash bug before it was used to crack a Windows Vista laptop last week in the 'PWN To OWN' hacker challenge. ...continue reading 'Adobe claims it knew of 'PWN 2 OWN' Flash bug'

With thousands of sites affected, Adobe to patch Flash bug

Adobe is working on an update to its Flash Player software that will address a widespread vulnerability found on hundreds of thousands of Web sites. ...continue reading 'With thousands of sites affected, Adobe to patch Flash bug'

Microsoft vs. Apple: Who patches 0-days faster?

Apple's teasing commercials that imply its software is safer than Microsoft's may not quite match the facts, according to new research revealed at the Black Hat conference on Thursday. ...continue reading 'Microsoft vs. Apple: Who patches 0-days faster?'

Apple ships updated security update

Apple has issued Security Update 2008-002 v1.1 (Leopard) and Security Update 2008-002 v1.1 Leopard (Server), recommending these revised security patches to all users. ...continue reading 'Apple ships updated security update'

Buggy Microsoft Excel patch causes bad math

If you installed one of those Excel security patches issued by Microsoft earlier this week, you may want to double-check your math. ...continue reading 'Buggy Microsoft Excel patch causes bad math'

Microsoft security updates focus on Office

Microsoft has released critical security patches for its Office software, fixing a flaw in Excel that had been exploited by attackers for the past two months. ...continue reading 'Microsoft security updates focus on Office'

Cisco to patch routers on regular schedule

Following the lead of Microsoft and Oracle, Cisco Systems will start releasing security patches for some of its products on a schedule. ...continue reading 'Cisco to patch routers on regular schedule'

Microsoft releases massive set of security updates

Microsoft released 11 security updates Tuesday fixing critical flaws in its products, including a publicly known ActiveX bug that affects users of the Visual FoxPro database. ...continue reading 'Microsoft releases massive set of security updates'

Oracle fixes critical flaws in quarterly update

Oracle has released 26 fixes across its product line in its latest critical patch update, nine of which repair flaws that are remotely exploitable. ...continue reading 'Oracle fixes critical flaws in quarterly update'

Two-thirds of Oracle DBAs don't apply security patches

Two-thirds of all Oracle DBAs appear not to be installing Oracle's security patches at all, no matter how critical the vulnerabilities may be, according to survey results from Sentrigo Inc., a Woburn, Mass.-based vendor of database security products. ...continue reading 'Two-thirds of Oracle DBAs don't apply security patches'

Microsoft sends patch to wrong users

A day after Microsoft Corp. accidentally sent a patch to some users running the Windows Vista operating system, the company updated the preview release of Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) to a small group of testers, the company confirmed Thursday. ...continue reading 'Microsoft sends patch to wrong users'

Oracle to ship critical security patches next week

Oracle plans to fix dozens of flaws in its software products next Tuesday, including critical bugs in the company's database, e-business suite and application server. ...continue reading 'Oracle to ship critical security patches next week
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Microsoft: Flaw could lead to worm attack

Microsoft has fixed a critical flaw in the Windows operating system that could be used by criminals to create a self-copying computer worm attack. ...continue reading 'Microsoft: Flaw could lead to worm attack'

Researchers: Microsoft to patch Windows password flaw

Microsoft will patch a flaw in the Windows operating system Tuesday that could give attackers access to passwords on a victim's system, according to security vendor SkyRecon Systems. ...continue reading 'Researchers: Microsoft to patch Windows password flaw'

Microsoft offers work-around for IE security patch problems

Microsoft has offered a technical work-around for Internet Explorer users who have found their browsers crashing after installing a recent set of security patches. ...continue reading 'Microsoft offers work-around for IE security patch problems'