Experts believe the rising number of exploits targeting Excel gives hackers incentives to continually exploit applications -- rather than operating systems -- for flaws.
In a blog post today, Microsoft announced new APIs that will make security settings easier for developers, particularly for those writing solutions that will run on Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista and Windows XP SP3.
Identity theft is seen as a possibility as data go missing.
Microsoft Update will automatically change settings next month for Office 2003.
Social networking and consumer apps may play havoc with enterprise IT security.
Combined technologies will support server consolidation and build testing for developers.
Company unveiled its virtualization management beta, which aims to ease the task of IT administrators who track software changes across the enterprise.
Popularity and poor security practices may lead to more attacks.
Vista SP1 may arrive next month, plus additional news from Redmond.
Company's server bug suggests that end users of hosted services may need an alternative data backup plan.
SANS Institute report highlights internal security threat for the enterprise.
Browser-based attacks, bot vector incursions, targeted phishing, mobile hacking and insider espionage rank as top five security menaces for 2008.
Microsoft Corp. said hackers have found a way to use some older versions of its Excel spreadsheet program to take over control of people's computers.
Company rolls out new server collaboration product and role-based test solutions for SOAs.
Most IT personnel have not applied critical security patches.
A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner is proving Redmond's Software Plus Services case by offering hosted and customized IT support to the small-to-medium business market.
Service supports organizations that lack in-house IT resources or that want online database functionality.
Company-generated study found security holes in instant messaging apps, with Microsoft's IM in the lead.
Year kicks off with a light "Patch Tuesday."
There will be only two fixes to worry about.