Microsoft plans nine security updates
Microsoft will release nine sets of security patches, including six critical updates for Windows, Office, Internet Explorer and its Visual Basic development software.
Microsoft will release nine sets of security patches, including six critical updates for Windows, Office, Internet Explorer and its Visual Basic development software.
Some people view vulnerability researchers such as HD Moore as knights in shining armour for their efforts to discover security flaws in software products. Since launching the controversial Metasploit Project in 2003, HD Moore and a group of independent bug hunters have publicly posted information that makes it easier to develop and test code that can be used to attack software vulnerabilities.
Axon has automated the management of 1,700 desktops at Beca, a professional services consultancy, replacing Novell Zenworks in the process.
There are few things I love more than getting something for “free” and having it turn out to be valuable. That’s certainly true with Microsoft’s latest attempt at easing patch management pain, WSUS (Windows Server Update Services).
A subtle trend has been emerging over the last few years and it doesn’t appear to be abating: the number of insecure computer security products is growing. The very products designed to protect us are often the ones introducing the vulnerabilities.
The speed at which hackers are taking advantage of newly disclosed software flaws should be prompting companies to adopt stronger measures for dealing with such vulnerabilities, according to IT managers and analysts.
Trying to stay on top of the flurry of patches released each month is tough for most IT managers, but what happens when the patches interfere with each other and also leave your system exposed without you being aware of this?
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