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Microsoft's Jet Engine Sputters
(How To) Plus: Fix an XP SP3 crash and holes in Adobe Reader, Word, and more.
(How To) Plus: Fix an XP SP3 crash and holes in Adobe Reader, Word, and more.
Install Windows XP SP3 Right
(How To) Plus: Step on Vista and IE bugs; block QuickTime and Flash Player risks.
(How To) Plus: Step on Vista and IE bugs; block QuickTime and Flash Player risks.
April to be another big Microsoft security patch month
(News) Microsoft plans to release eight security updates next Tuesday, five of which are rated critical by the software vendor.
(News) Microsoft plans to release eight security updates next Tuesday, five of which are rated critical by the software vendor.
With thousands of sites affected, Adobe to patch Flash bug
(News) 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.
(News) 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.
Apple's first security patches of 2008 fix iPhone, QuickTime
(News) Apple has released its first security updates of the new year, fixing bugs in its QuickTime media player and iPhone and iPod touch devices.
(News) Apple has released its first security updates of the new year, fixing bugs in its QuickTime media player and iPhone and iPod touch devices.
Apple Patches Keep Coming: Mac OS, Safari Beta Fixed
(News) Apple issued a flurry of fixes for its Mac OS X operating system and the test version of its Safari browser.
(News) Apple issued a flurry of fixes for its Mac OS X operating system and the test version of its Safari browser.
Researcher: Mac OS, Linux probably have URI issues too
(News) This week Microsoft Corp said it would patch Windows to reduce the risk of a new kind of Web-based security vulnerability, but security researchers say that other operating systems are probably at risk too.
(News) This week Microsoft Corp said it would patch Windows to reduce the risk of a new kind of Web-based security vulnerability, but security researchers say that other operating systems are probably at risk too.
Microsoft to fix URI security flaw after criticism
(News) Microsoft Corp. plans to fix a bug in the Windows operating system that has been blamed for a handful of critical vulnerabilities in Windows software.
(News) Microsoft Corp. plans to fix a bug in the Windows operating system that has been blamed for a handful of critical vulnerabilities in Windows software.
IE, Outlook, Word get critical bug fixes
(News) Microsoft Corp. has released six security updates for its products, fixing critical flaws in Word, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer (IE) and the Kodak image viewer that ships with Windows.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has released six security updates for its products, fixing critical flaws in Word, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer (IE) and the Kodak image viewer that ships with Windows.
Microsoft to patch Windows, Word next week
(News) Microsoft Corp. will release critical patches for its Windows and Word software next Tuesday as part of its monthly release of security patches.
(News) Microsoft Corp. will release critical patches for its Windows and Word software next Tuesday as part of its monthly release of security patches.
After criticism, Sun changes Java updates
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. is taking a page from Microsoft Corp.'s security group and changing the way it updates Java for the desktop.
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. is taking a page from Microsoft Corp.'s security group and changing the way it updates Java for the desktop.
New Attack Gets at Firefox Through IE
(How To) Plus: iPhone's Safari problem, and a slew of critical Microsoft patches.
(How To) Plus: iPhone's Safari problem, and a slew of critical Microsoft patches.
Microsoft releases super bundle of security patches
(News) Microsoft Corp. has released what security experts are calling one of it most significant security fixes this year.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has released what security experts are calling one of it most significant security fixes this year.
Security firm automates generating attack code
(News) Security firm Immunity has released a tool aimed at largely automating the process of putting together security exploits, a move some believe will lead to a dramatic rise in the number of "zero-day" exploits making the rounds.
(News) Security firm Immunity has released a tool aimed at largely automating the process of putting together security exploits, a move some believe will lead to a dramatic rise in the number of "zero-day" exploits making the rounds.
Microsoft Speech hit by serious flaws
(News) Microsoft's speech-control engines have been hit by major security flaws, according to researchers.
(News) Microsoft's speech-control engines have been hit by major security flaws, according to researchers.
Software more art than science, says Microsoft's Mundie
(News) Ever wondered why Microsoft software needs continually to be patched and updated? Microsoft Corp.'s Chief Research and Strategy Officer Craig Mundie believes it's because software development is still more an art than a science.
(News) Ever wondered why Microsoft software needs continually to be patched and updated? Microsoft Corp.'s Chief Research and Strategy Officer Craig Mundie believes it's because software development is still more an art than a science.
MySpace Bug Hunt Off to a Slow Start
(News) Hackers kick off their month of exposing MySpace vulnerabilities with a softball.
(News) Hackers kick off their month of exposing MySpace vulnerabilities with a softball.
Month of PHP bugs gets rolling
(News) Developer Stefan Esser has launched his Month of PHP Bugs project with 11 bugs in five days, including an old flaw reintroduced in a new version of PHP and several known bugs he says are unlikely ever to be fixed.
(News) Developer Stefan Esser has launched his Month of PHP Bugs project with 11 bugs in five days, including an old flaw reintroduced in a new version of PHP and several known bugs he says are unlikely ever to be fixed.
Microsoft fixes critical flaw in security products
(News) Microsoft Corp. released its February [<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx">set of security updates</a>] Tuesday, including critical fixes for bugs in Office and the scanning engine used by the company's security products.
(News) Microsoft Corp. released its February [<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx">set of security updates</a>] Tuesday, including critical fixes for bugs in Office and the scanning engine used by the company's security products.
Details on Today's Microsoft Patches
(News) Monthly security updates include IE, Windows Media, and Visual Studio fixes.
(News) Monthly security updates include IE, Windows Media, and Visual Studio fixes.
Java Coders Team to Bug-Hunt
(News) Fortify, FindBug launch open-source project to share analysis and tools.
(News) Fortify, FindBug launch open-source project to share analysis and tools.
Flaws Revealed in Adobe Creative Suite's File Manager
(news) Flaws Revealed in Adobe Creative Suite's File Manager
(news) Flaws Revealed in Adobe Creative Suite's File Manager
Microsoft Says No New Security Patches This Month
(news) Microsoft Says No New Security Patches This Month
(news) Microsoft Says No New Security Patches This Month
Microsoft Issues Patch for SP2
(news) Update fixes crashes caused by incompatibility with hidden advertising app.
(news) Update fixes crashes caused by incompatibility with hidden advertising app.
Critical Flaws Found in Windows, Office
(news) Microsoft issues patches for holes that could allow remote attackers to gain control of your PC.
(news) Microsoft issues patches for holes that could allow remote attackers to gain control of your PC.
Security Flaws Found in RealPlayer
(news) Malicious Web sites, RealMedia files could be used to delete files from vulnerable PCs.
(news) Malicious Web sites, RealMedia files could be used to delete files from vulnerable PCs.
Dangerous Exploit Targets JPEG Flaw
(news) A software patch to protect your system is available from Microsoft.
(news) A software patch to protect your system is available from Microsoft.
Posted Code Targets JPEG Flaw
(news) No attacks yet, but Microsoft is still urging users to apply patches.
(news) No attacks yet, but Microsoft is still urging users to apply patches.
Microsoft Warns of Critical JPEG Flaw
(news) Handling of images could allow an attacker to take over your PC.
(news) Handling of images could allow an attacker to take over your PC.
Bugs and Fixes: Problems All Around With Microsoft Software
(howto) Fix weak links in popular programs before your PC comes under attack.
(howto) Fix weak links in popular programs before your PC comes under attack.
Security Flaws Under the Microscope
(news) A new study and controversial guidelines highlight network security problems at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas.
(news) A new study and controversial guidelines highlight network security problems at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas.
Bugs and Fixes: Gaping Holes in Internet Explorer
(howto) Keep up with the latest security cracks in Microsoft's browser--if you can.
(howto) Keep up with the latest security cracks in Microsoft's browser--if you can.
Microsoft Outlines Security Policy
(news) Year-old Trustworthy Computing plan prompts building security measures into every project, exec says.
(news) Year-old Trustworthy Computing plan prompts building security measures into every project, exec says.
Bugs and Fixes: Windows Flaw Makes Shopping Risky
(howto) Plus: Microsoft fixes other holes in Internet Explorer and Office XP.
(howto) Plus: Microsoft fixes other holes in Internet Explorer and Office XP.
HP, Bug-Hunters Declare Truce
(news) Analysis: The story behind SnoSoft's pitch, the extortion charges, and the DMCA threat.
(news) Analysis: The story behind SnoSoft's pitch, the extortion charges, and the DMCA threat.
Toshiba Fixes Flawed Notebooks, Again
(news) Latest BIOS update addresses performance issues found in some Series 5005 Satellites.
(news) Latest BIOS update addresses performance issues found in some Series 5005 Satellites.
Bugs and Fixes: Problems With QuickBooks and Money
(howto) Fix the latest snafus plaguing the Intuit and Microsoft financial programs.
(howto) Fix the latest snafus plaguing the Intuit and Microsoft financial programs.
Bugs and Fixes: Top Tips for Busting Bugs
(howto) Follow our expert's favorite five tips to keep those nasty PC pests at bay.
(howto) Follow our expert's favorite five tips to keep those nasty PC pests at bay.
Privacy Watch: When Killing Bugs Reveals Your Data
(howto) Privacy Watch: When Killing Bugs Reveals Your Data
(howto) Privacy Watch: When Killing Bugs Reveals Your Data
Bugs & Fixes: Save Your PC From Virus Attacks
(howto) Protect your PC against the latest viruses afflicting Outlook, Outlook Express.
(howto) Protect your PC against the latest viruses afflicting Outlook, Outlook Express.
Linux Security Flaw Found
(news) Application, OS vendors prepare patches to plug hole that leaves many Linux programs vulnerable to intrusion.
(news) Application, OS vendors prepare patches to plug hole that leaves many Linux programs vulnerable to intrusion.
Bugs & Fixes: Windows XP--XPect Hassles
(howto) Microsoft fixes some glitches--including biggies--in its new operating system.
(howto) Microsoft fixes some glitches--including biggies--in its new operating system.
Bugs and Fixes: Microsoft Office Causes More Trouble
(howto) Find fixes for the latest problems with Office XP, Word 2000, Excel 2000, and Netscape 6.1.
(howto) Find fixes for the latest problems with Office XP, Word 2000, Excel 2000, and Netscape 6.1.
Three Minutes with Rain Forest Puppy
(news) Bug hunter crafts full disclosure policy to nudge vendors to acknowledge, fix bugs or be exposed.
(news) Bug hunter crafts full disclosure policy to nudge vendors to acknowledge, fix bugs or be exposed.
Three Minutes With Security Expert Bruce Schneier
(news) Security expert pushes full disclosure, forcing vendors to admit and fix bugs quickly.
(news) Security expert pushes full disclosure, forcing vendors to admit and fix bugs quickly.
Three Minutes With Microsoft's Scott Culp
(news) Manager describes the Security Response Center's dilemma: Warn customers about bugs, but don't tip off malicious hackers.
(news) Manager describes the Security Response Center's dilemma: Warn customers about bugs, but don't tip off malicious hackers.
Motives of Code Red Bug Hunters Questioned
(news) Bug hunters say they're doing a service by publicizing vulnerabilities; critics say otherwise.
(news) Bug hunters say they're doing a service by publicizing vulnerabilities; critics say otherwise.
Bugs and Fixes: Money Messes From Microsoft, Intuit
(howto) New patches for finance programs, Word, NetMeeting, and more.
(howto) New patches for finance programs, Word, NetMeeting, and more.
Bugs and Fixes: 500 Fixes for Windows 2000
(howto) Win 2K fixes, WordPerfect Office 2002 update, worm alerts, and a HotSync snag in handhelds.
(howto) Win 2K fixes, WordPerfect Office 2002 update, worm alerts, and a HotSync snag in handhelds.
Bugs and Fixes: Holey Browsers--Make Yours Secure
(howto) Plug browser holes, fix Win Me's System Restore, cure a TiVo bug.
(howto) Plug browser holes, fix Win Me's System Restore, cure a TiVo bug.
CD Creator 5 Platinum Tangles With Windows 2000
(news) Roxio offers tips, fixes if CD-burning software hits a snag on your PC.
(news) Roxio offers tips, fixes if CD-burning software hits a snag on your PC.
Vendors Prepare Patches for FTP Server Flaw
(news) Security hole leaves servers from HP, SGI, and Sun apparently vulnerable to hacker exploit.
(news) Security hole leaves servers from HP, SGI, and Sun apparently vulnerable to hacker exploit.
Bugs and Fixes: Don't Let Bugs Scramble Your Taxes
(howto) Also: PowerPoint 2000 hole, Netscape 6 problems, Melissa's revenge.
(howto) Also: PowerPoint 2000 hole, Netscape 6 problems, Melissa's revenge.
Bugs and Fixes: Entertainment--With Hack Included
(howto) Foil Media Player invaders; trap Outlook worm; patch holes in Explorer.
(howto) Foil Media Player invaders; trap Outlook worm; patch holes in Explorer.
Bugs and Fixes: Microsoft Messes Up Your Money
(howto) Fix Money 2001 glitches, antivirus software headaches, IE Service Pack.
(howto) Fix Money 2001 glitches, antivirus software headaches, IE Service Pack.