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Exchange infinte loop flaw and Sharepoint code execution pose little risk to ...
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
14 Dec 2010 at 7:02pm
Exchange and SharePoint bulletins fix such low risk flaws they don't deserve a full alert.
Microsoft Black Tuesday: Might as well be a record Patch Day.
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
14 Dec 2010 at 1:16pm
According to their Bulletin Summary for December, Microsoft released 17 security updates for Windows, Office, Internet Explorer (IE), and more.
Expect a stocking full of Microsoft patches for Christmas
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
9 Dec 2010 at 7:59pm
If you were looking forward to a slow, relaxing Patch Day this December, it's time to reset your expectation. Microsoft plans to fill your network stocking with updates next Tuesday. Click through to learn how many updates to expect.
Official ProFTPD source code "backdoored" via a zero day flaw
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
6 Dec 2010 at 6:03pm
ProFTPD warned that they've been distributing a booby-trapped version of their FTP server's source code. If you downloaded and installed ProFTPD from a legitimate distribution server between Nov 28 and Dec 1, you likely have a backdoor on your system.
Microsoft Black Tuesday: Seven Office vulnerabilities make documents dangerous
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
9 Nov 2010 at 5:23pm
As expected, Microsoft released three security bulletins; two for Office (and the components that ship with it), and one for Forefront Unified Access Gateway. Unfortunately, they did not release any surprise bulletins or updates to fix the zero day Intern
November Patch Day brings Office and Forefront updates.
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
8 Nov 2010 at 6:31pm
Microsoft plans to release three security bulletins tomorrow, 9 November. The security bulletins will cover vulnerabilities in Office and Forefront Unified Access Gateway. Microsoft rates one of the Office bulletins as Critical, and the rest as Important.
Zero day Firefox vulnerability exploited on Nobel Peace Prize site.
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
27 Oct 2010 at 6:32am
Security researchers find a zero day Firefox exploit on the Nobel Peace Prize web site. Corey tells you how to protect yourself from this new threat.
Researcher releases zero day Shockwave vulnerability and exploit
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
23 Oct 2010 at 6:30pm
A Grey Hat researcher from Abysssec released a critical, zero day vulnerability and exploit for Adobe Shockwave. Adobe hasn't had time to patch. Read on to learn more.
Microsoft Black Tuesday: Officially the busiest Patch Day ever.
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
12 Oct 2010 at 2:09pm
Microsoft has released a record 16 security updates for Windows, Office, Internet Explorer (IE), and some Windows Servers (Sharepoint, Groove, etc).
Microsoft Black Tuesday: Yet another record-breaking Patch Day in October
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
7 Oct 2010 at 6:38pm
Microsoft expects another record setting Patch Day on Tuesday, October 12. Specifically, they plan to release 16 security bulletins, which correct a total of 49 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, and "Windows Server Software."
Apple releases minor OS X and major Quicktime security updates
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
22 Sep 2010 at 5:30am
Apple released a Quicktime for Windows update to fix two serious vulnerabilities, and a Snow Leopard update to fix one relatively minor one. Click through to learn how to fix both issues.
Microsoft Black Tuesday: Security updates plug holes in Windows, Outlook, and...
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
14 Sep 2010 at 6:21pm
As expected, Microsoft has released nine security bulletins, fixing 11 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, and Internet Information Services (IIS).
Adobe plans to fix Reader and Flash zero day vulnerabilities
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
14 Sep 2010 at 11:59am
Adobe released a Flash security advisory and updated a Reader security advisory. Both advisories announced Adobe's plans to fix zero day vulnerabilities in both applications, which attackers are exploiting in the wild.
September MS Patch Day is full, but not record-breaking
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
9 Sep 2010 at 8:08pm
Microsoft will release nine security bulletins, fixing 13 security vulnerabilities next Tuesday, September 14. They rate four of the bulletins as Critical. Click through to learn what to expect.
Safari 4.1.2 and 5.0.2 fix drive-by download flaws
by lsseditor@watchguard.com
8 Sep 2010 at 12:55pm
Apple releases Safari and iOS security updates. Should you be concerned? Click to find out.

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