New delivery methods, malware payloads drive surge in spam.
Number of unprotected SQL servers continues to rise.
Microsoft also re-released an older patch and plans to roll out nonsecurity fixes.
Microsoft added three updates to various components in its Patch Tuesday release.
Critical update addresses remote code execution vulnerability in XP and Windows Server 2003.
Companies partner on real-time monitoring solution that helps detect client-side problems in service-oriented architectures.
Security and support were key concerns in Independent Oracle User's Group survey.
The company launched a consulting initiative to address service-oriented architectures that have gone awry.
The cross-site request forgery attack can wreak havoc on Web 2.0 apps, security expert says.
OneCare may be behind Auto Updates snafu.
New server allows centralized management of mobile devices.
New controversy swirls around update function.
Let innovation happen with Web 2.0 apps and software-as-a-service delivery.
The two companies are providing material support to universities with resource-intensive computing curricula.
Hackers may release exploits to coincide with "Patch Tuesday."
Security professionals favor open source software about as much as proprietary solutions for IT deployments, a vendor survey suggests.
Microsoft issues security advisory on vulnerability first reported in July.
Companies can get HP's Business Technology Optimization solutions via a hosted option.
One "Important" patch was deleted from the security update release.
Upgrades include faster network stack, plus Group Policy enhancements.