The bug reportedly allows authenticated users to elevate privileges on networks using some Windows operating systems.
The PCI Security Standards Council this week announced plans to issue new guidelines that it hopes will give transaction application developers and security specialists a clear direction to the path of least resistance when it comes to assessing risks surrounding customer and vendor data -- most notably, credit card and payment information.
Hundreds of executives at some of America's most well-known companies received e-mails that they probably didn't want to get -- even if those messages weren't a hoax.
Microsoft releases an incremental update in the mean time, Cumulative Update 7.
Microsoft has rolled out Vista Service Pack 1 in all supported language versions, but some existing SP1 users have had problems with USB-based devices after applying a security patch.
Company releases testing and quality assurance tools for development teams.
RSA Conference opening speech emphasized that innovation can be facilitated by considering security as a form of risk assessment.
Microsoft's integrated security solution, code-named "Stirling," is currently available as a public beta release.
Fixes are for client-side vulnerabilities.
Microsoft rolled out five "critical" and three "important" patches for Windows Server 2008, Vista, Office, IE and other software.
Microsoft reported today that it has fixed a problem that caused some users upgrading to Vista Service Pack 1 to enter "an endless reboot cycle."
Patches address remote code execution attacks and other potential problems.
Security is still a concern among IT professionals in both business and government sectors.
Redmond is poised to release eight security bulletins for its April patch release, with five designated as "critical" and three deemed "important."
Majority are stumped, and increased network complexity has added to their burdens.
Federal agencies' adoption of online applications from Internet powerhouse Google Enterprise could usher in an era of rising productivity and improved security, said David Girourard, the company's vice president and general manager.
Microsoft unveiled three additions to its mobile product lines at the CTIA Wireless 2008 event today, with much of the emphasis being placed on enabling custom mobile solutions for the enterprise.
Security experts warn of rise in "poisoning" of thousands of Web pages via iFrame exploit.
The trial version can improve desktop search performance, company reps say.
Some PCs using Intel chips can't be upgraded , and PCs using some Symantec solutions will have to wait for a fix.