Security News


Microsoft Releases Stopgap Fix for Flawed IE Patch

Automated workaround replaces manual Windows Registry reset, which elicits mixed response from security experts.

Advanced AJAX Security

Security in AJAX apps can have big problems, even for those who go by the book.

Internet Explorer Problems Explode

Latest exploit affects Gmail.

Trojans 2 Crimeware Exploits Web 2.0 Technologies

A new exploit tries to obscure data transfers via RSS feeds and more.

Patch Locks Out Some IE Users

No fix yet; Microsoft investigating.

2008: Year of the Vista Patch?

Vista SP1 includes more than 300 fixes.

Opera Levies Antitrust Suit Vs. Microsoft

Claims that bundling Internet Explorer with Windows stifles competition.

No Surprises in Last Patch Tuesday for 2007

As expected, the last Patch Tuesday offers fixes for seven vulnerabilities -- three of them critical -- and possibly sets the tone for 2008 as the "year of the Vista Patch."

Former Microsoft Program Manager Accused of Stealing +$1M

Carolyn M. Gudmundson, a former Microsoft program manager for MSDN, faces arraignment this week on 18 felony counts of wire and mail fraud in the U.S. District Court of Washington, Western District of Washington, Seattle.

Seven Fixes for Final Patch Tuesday of 2007

Patches mainly affect Windows servers and desktops.

New Exploit Targets Internet Explorer

Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 also at risk.

Vista SP1 To Enhance Security, Block Piracy

Service pack expected early next year for the OS.

Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Coming Friday

Service pack will be released about a year after the server first shipped.

Hedgehog 1.2 Adds Context-Based SQL Injection Security

Solution helps prevent "zero-day" attacks.

Microsoft Not Giving Thanks for Vulnerabilities

QuickTime and WPAD flaws announced over holiday weekend.

Coverity Adds Java Support to OSS Scan Service

Users can check Java- and C/C++-based software for potential security and quality problems before compiling code.

Symantec: Elections, Mobile Computing Among 2008 Security Threats

Phishing, spam attacks will continue to evolve.

Unified Threat Management Platform Expands Mail Security

Check Point enhanced e-mail protections in latest security solution.

MXLogic Expects Spam Volumes to Jump for the Holidays

New delivery methods, malware payloads drive surge in spam.

Security Experts Alarmed by Exposed Database Servers

Number of unprotected SQL servers continues to rise.